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Teacher Certificate Course - Literacy InterventionAPPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TERM 1, 2025The SPELD NSW Teacher Certificate Course is a highly regarded Professional Learning program aimed at developing teacher understanding of Specific Learning Difficulties and effective, evidence-based instruction in literacy and literacy intervention. The course is focused on language and literacy development, with individual modules on Learning, Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness and Phonology, Explicit Phonic Intervention, Fluency, Vocabulary & Comprehension, Spelling, Handwriting & Morphology, and Adjustments and Intervention Planning.

The Teacher Certificate Course runs twice a year, in Terms 1 & 2 and then again in Terms 3 & 4.  The Teacher Certificate Course available entirely online with a combination of online activities and live webinars. 

Applications open for Term 1 2025.

The cost of the Teacher Certificate Course is $2,250 (inc GST).  The course cost includes Individual SPELD NSW membership worth $80.  More details on the course, application process and payment arrangements are included in the Information Pack. 

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Why consider the SPELD NSW Teacher Certificate Course 

The SPELD NSW Teacher Certificate Course is suitable for Learning Support teachers, Primary School Classroom teachers, High School literacy and support teachers, new graduates and specialist tutors. 

  • 1 1/2 - 2 hours of online learning and reading per week (plus scheduled live check-in webinar workshops)
  • Engaging online learning and live collaboration opportunities
  • Focus on practical application of theory and research
  • Adapt the learning for your own teaching context
  • A wide range of multimodal teaching resources and hand-on activities
  • Research and evidence based
  • Engaging presenters with teaching experience

What is the course structure?

  • Six Learning Modules
  • Independent learning in our learning platform: interactive webinars, video, podcasts, readings
  • Reflections and critical thinking routines
  • Online discussion forums
  • Live check-in webinar workshops

What are the course outcomes? 

  • Understand how learning difficulties can impact a student’s learning
  • Evaluate the research on literacy acquisition
  • Develop specific programs to meet the needs of students with learning difficulties with a focus on oral language, phonemic awareness and phonics, reading and spelling, vocabulary and morphology, written expression
  • Understand how to monitor and assess student learning and growth

Teacher Certificate Course Modules

The Teacher Certificate Course is run in a blended model, using our online learning management system to deliver video lessons, readings, quizzes and practical application and reflection tasks. There is a high level of engagement with course facilitators through online discussions, feedback on tasks and through the three check-in webinars that provide opportunities for Q&A and discussions.

  • Module One - Mind Matter: How We Learn, Learning Difficulties and Assessment
  • Module Two - Sound It Out: Understanding Phonemes and Phonemic Awareness
  • Module Three - To the Letter: Explicit Phonics
  • Module Four - In a Word: Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension
  • Module Five - Spell Bound: Spelling, Handwriting and Morphology
  • Module Six - The Write Way: Adjustments and Creating Intervention Action Plans

Teacher Certificate Course 2025 Dates Apply Today

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2025 Module Dates

MODULE DATES – Term 1 and 2

  • Module 0: Monday 27th January – Friday 31st January
  • Module 1: Monday 3rd February – Friday 28th February
  • Module 2: Monday 3rd March – Friday 21st March
  • Module 3: Monday 24th March – Friday 2nd May
  • Module 4: Monday 5th May – Friday 23rd May
  • Module 5: Monday 26th May – Friday 20th June
  • Module 6: Monday 23rd June – Friday 4th July

CHECK-IN WEBINAR WORKSHOPS

  • Webinar Check-in: Thursday 27th March, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
  • Webinar Check-in: Thursday 1st May, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
  • Webinar Check-in: Thursday 5th June, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
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What teachers are saying about the Teacher Certificate Course

“This was by far the best course I have ever done and would highly recommend it. All six modules were practical and informative. The online format made it easier for me to complete it, as I could work around teaching and family commitments. I have made many adjustments to my own teaching practice based on what I have learnt and have seen the positive impact of this on the students I teach. I now feel much more confident in my role as Learning Support teacher as I have a wealth of knowledge I can draw from.”
“I learnt so much, with many "Ah Hah!" moments. This course brought together so many elements of lived experience and best practice theory, seamlessly connecting them. I feel I have developed a strongly integrated skill set, with awareness of big picture connections, as well as the specific knowledge and skills needed to confidently and effectively ensure a highly inclusive, adaptable approach that supports learners to succeed. Thank you!”
"The SPELD Teacher Certificate Course provided valuable knowledge, skills and strategies to support students in developing literacy ... skills. This course taught me things that should be essential for every teacher in every school. I feel empowered to make a difference to my students.”

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