For Parents
We encourage parents to contact us as soon as they suspect their child may be struggling with reading, writing or spelling. Early intervention using an evidence-based approach is an essential first step.
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For Educators
We currently offer four workshops at Literacy Connections for personalised and practical Structured Literacy professional development. For schools wanting support to implement Structured Literacy we offer a consultancy service.
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Dunedin, Workshop 1 & 2 – in person
22 April 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us for two days of intensive instruction that will deliver an introduction to Structured Literacy in the classroom and via a tiered support system, and the practical skills to confidently teach it in a structured literacy way.
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Workshop 1, Term 2: Introduction to Structured Literacy – online
14 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Workshop 1 is for educators looking for an introduction to Structured Literacy in the classroom and via a tiered support system. This workshop is delivered online.
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Workshop 2, Term 2: Teaching the Patterns of the English Language in a Structured Literacy Way – online
23 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Learn about the patterns of the English language. This increased knowledge will provide a pathway to confidently teach it in a structured literacy way – systematically, cumulatively, explicitly and diagnostically. This workshop is delivered online.
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Workshop 3, Term 2: Fluency, Language Comprehension and Morphology – in person
1 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Understanding and teaching fluency and morphology supported by practical exercises and an exploration into the Language Comprehension strands of Scarborough’s Rope.
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Workshop 4, Term 2: Writing through a Structured Literacy Lens – in person
22 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
This workshop will explore Judith Hockman and Natalie Wexler’s book, The Writing Revolution (TWR) and Joan Sedita’s book The Writing Rope.