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Funded Structured Literacy Approaches PLD

Targeted (Tier 2 and 3) to support schools with
Y0-6 staffing requirements

Cohort 7 - Term 4 - 2026

Registrations are now open for Term Four, 2026. 
Dates and locations to be confirmed. Please let us know your preferred location.

** 5 days of training over four terms

8 Facilitated Communities of Practice over four terms
4 hours of Coaching & Mentoring - over four terms

Register your interest for term 4 and let us know your preferred location.

There is immense value in the human element; watching live modeling and receiving real-time feedback from peers and experts gave me the confidence to refine my teaching."

Cohort 1 teacher

The facilitators’ deep expertise and infectious enthusiasm made complex structured literacy elements—feel both manageable and engaging."

Targeted teacher

The transition from theory to practice was seamless; I left with a clear 'recipe' for lesson delivery and resources I could implement in my classroom the very next day."

Cohort 3 teacher
We are proud to be approved facilitators (under Learning Adventures) to provide fully funded targeted (tier 2 and 3) professional development, providing the knowledge, tools, and support needed to implement evidence-based structured literacy approaches intervention with confidence.

This comprehensive training includes:

✅ 5 Full-Day Workshops covering the science of reading, structured approaches to literacy principles, intervention strategies, explicit instruction and data-driven decision-making.

✅ 8 Communities of Practice online sessions

✅ Ongoing coaching & mentoring over four terms.

✅ Access to a free online learning platform - lifetime access

✅ Practical strategies for explicit teaching, phonemic awareness, phonics, morphology, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

✅ Training in evidence-based assessments (DIBELS 8, NZ Phonics Check) to accelerate student progress.

✅ Access to high-quality resources, including Ministry of Education texts, decodable readers, and structured approaches to literacy tools.

✅ Flexible delivery options—in-person, online, or blended learning to suit your needs.

✅ Certificate of Completion

🔹 Aligned with the IDA and Te Mātaiaho (NZ Curriculum), this funded PLD ensures effective assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies for Years 0-8.

By participating in this training, you’ll gain practical classroom strategies and resources, expert support, and the confidence to accelerate literacy outcomes for all learners.

About us:

Our facilitators aren't just consultants—they are MSL-trained specialists with deep roots in clinical intervention and classroom teaching. We bridge the gap between theory and practice to ensure every educator feels confident delivering high-impact literacy instruction.

Certified Expertise: Our team specializes in Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) and evidence-based structured literacy approaches. We have trained directly with Dr Anita Archer - Explicit Instruction.

Proven Intervention Background: Extensive experience working directly with diverse learners, including students with dyslexia and complex learning profiles.

Research-Backed Strategies: We provide practical, "classroom-ready" tools designed to accelerate student progress and close literacy gaps.

Hands-On Mentorship: Beyond initial training, we offer real-world applications and ongoing support to ensure instructional mastery.

Outcome-Driven Focus: Every session is geared toward improving student results through high-quality, fidelity-based implementation.
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