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Funded Structured Literacy Approaches PLD

Funded Targeted SLA PLD (Tier 2 and 3) to support schools with
Y0-6 staffing requirements
Registrations are now open for Term one, 2026. 
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.
Targeted and tailored SLA PLD to support schools with Y0-6 staffing requirements.

This consists of 5 full day workshops in person and online, 8 Communities of Practice online sessions and ongoing coaching and mentoring over four terms.

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.
🔹 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.

Dates below.

Funded PLD for Targeted Teaching:
Cohort 4 - Term 1 - 2026

Online
To register email admin@literacyconnections.co.nz.
Cohort 4
Online
DayDateWorkshop Type
Day One18 FebruaryOnline
Day Two17 MarchOnline
Day Three22 AprilOnline
Day Four7 MayOnline
Day Five27 MayOnline

** Plus 8 Facilitated Communities of Practice. **Plus Coaching & Mentoring - over 12 months
Email: admin@literacyconnections.co.nz to register now.

About us:

Our facilitators are MSL-trained specialists with extensive experience in structured literacy approaches and intervention teaching. They have worked directly with diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and other learning challenges, using evidence-based approaches to accelerate student progress. With a deep understanding of multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction, our team equips teachers with practical, research-backed strategies to implement effective literacy interventions. Their expertise ensures that all educators receive high-quality training, hands-on support, and real-world applications to improve student outcomes in literacy.
Structured Literacy
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