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Year 7-10 Targeted SLA and Writing PLD

Funded Targeted SLA and Writing PLD (Tier 2 and 3) to
support Year 7-10 intervention teachers

Cohort 1 - Term 2 - 2026


Flexible Professional Development: In-Person & Online

Join our specialist workshops in Christchurch, connect from anywhere online, or request a bespoke session at your location.

5 days of training plus

* 8 Facilitated Communities of Practice.
* 4 hours of Coaching & Mentoring - over 12 months
*Online platform access with additional resources and professional learning

After 20 years in the secondary English classroom, working with Literacy Connections was a revelation. I wish I’d had this level of insight two decades ago.

Their team brings a deep passion for the science of literacy, showing us that with the right supports, we can intervene and accelerate progress.

It’s a powerful reminder that it is never too late for our ākonga to thrive.

Bex Roberts - Papanui High School

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 with confidence.

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:

✅ Highly trained and experienced facilitators - Explicit Instruction with Dr Anita Archer, The Writing Revoloution training, SPELD Dibels training, MSL trained, Secondary experience
✅ 5 Full-Day Workshops covering the science of reading, structured approaches to literacy principles, structured Writing approaches, comprehension, intervention strategies, explicit instruction and data-driven decision-making. All content is evidence-based for Year 7-10 students.
✅ 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, decoding, reading fluency, spelling, comprehension and writing.
✅ Training in evidence-based assessments (DIBELS 8) 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 7-10.
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:

Adolescent Literacy (Years 7–10)

We understand that as students move into Years 7–10, literacy demands shift from "learning to read" to mastering the complex language of the curriculum.

Recognising the unique challenges of the secondary environment, our team delivers evidence-based interventions specifically adapted for diverse learners, including those with dyslexia or persistent achievement gaps. We move beyond foundational basics, equipping educators with age-appropriate, multisensory frameworks that accelerate progress in:

Advanced Morphology & Syntax: Dismantling complex academic and Tier 3 vocabulary across all subject areas.

Disciplinary Literacy: Providing the cognitive tools students need to navigate dense, specialized texts in Science, Humanities, and the Arts.

Adolescent Engagement: Utilising high-impact, research-backed strategies that respect the maturity and agency of older learners.

Our specialists translate theory into classroom-ready, high-utility instruction. We provide the hands-on support and pedagogical precision necessary to improve student outcomes and foster academic independence across the secondary level.
Structured Literacy
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