Dr. Nancy Young NZ Tour 2025

Lifting Literacy Aotearoa, J and J Literacy, Tātai Angitu - Literacy at Massey University, are proud to bring to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025 the one and only Dr. Nancy Young - Reading, Spelling, Writing Specialist.

Author of the famous ‘Ladder of Reading & Writing’ and Co-Editor of the book ‘Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners’ (2024).

She will be doing a 3-city tour of New Zealand:

  • Christchurch/ Ōtautahi: Mon 20 Jan 2025

  • Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau: Wed 22 Jan 2025

  • Palmerston North / Papaioea: Fri 24 Jan 2025

Start the year off learning about the need for differentiated reading and writing instruction to serve ALL your students! Who? What? Why? How?

This is a full day seminar 9am - 3.30pm split into three sessions and will include:

  • Nancy’s journey to creating the Ladder of Reading & Writing - the personal events and experiences as a parent and educator that led her to create the infographic and Book - and an in-depth explanation of the key features, research and terminology packed into the infographic.

  • An exploration of differentiation in classroom practice, referencing content within the Book ‘Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners’ (2024) and its Study Guide.

  • A panel discussion during which Nancy and teaching experts across New Zealand will address differentiated instruction for literacy. Topics of conversation to include: gaps in the research; classroom practices supporting learners with exceptionalities; and getting the next bit right in NZ from a policy and practice viewpoint. Details of panelists to be announced.

Early bird Tickets are $250 +GST and booking fee and can be purchased from Humanitix. Includes morning tea and lunch. Early bird sales close 7 December. After that tickets will be $275+GST

We are offering a 25% discount on tickets for teachers in training ($200 a ticket). Email us for the discount code.

Upcoming professional learning events

Want to know what evidence-based literacy instruction (in the widest sense) PLD is on offer, either in person, or online? Here is a directory of workshops or conference offerings listed by date. These are mainly sourced from a range Structured Literacy PLD providers operating in New Zealand. We also list relevant conferences, both domestic and international.

Please note that many PLD providers can also provide bespoke workshops or consultancy/coaching support for your staff/school/cluster of schools. These are just the public events they have advertised.

You can search the events using the search bar (eg by location, type of offering) or check the calendar or list views below.

If you want your event to be listed please email details to liftingliteracyaotearoa@gmail.com. You must be able to describe and evidence if required how your event/course content is aligned to the science of reading or science of learning research base, and or the principles and components of Structured Literacy.


One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Greenlane (Sunshine Books)
Nov
29

One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Greenlane (Sunshine Books)

Many teachers have questions about the theory behind synthetic phonics and others are looking for guidance on how best to approach teaching it. Our 1-Day Professional Learning Workshop provides educators with the theoretical pedagogy and understanding of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and the practical implementation of this in Year 1-3 classrooms.

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One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Manurewa South (Sunshine Books)
Nov
1

One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Manurewa South (Sunshine Books)

Many teachers have questions about the theory behind synthetic phonics and others are looking for guidance on how best to approach teaching it. Our 1-Day Professional Learning Workshop provides educators with the theoretical pedagogy and understanding of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and the practical implementation of this in Year 1-3 classrooms.

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DyslexiaCon24, Dallas USA (IDA)
Oct
24
to 26 Oct

DyslexiaCon24, Dallas USA (IDA)

Three-day conference in Dallas, Texas connecting a global network of researchers, educators, families and people with dyslexia.

Dive into tailored education sessions, iconic Award Lectures, and engaging Symposia, all crafted to equip attendees with practical insights and strategies.

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One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Auckland (Sunshine Books)
Oct
1

One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Auckland (Sunshine Books)

Many teachers have questions about the theory behind synthetic phonics and others are looking for guidance on how best to approach teaching it. Our 1-Day Professional Learning Workshop provides educators with the theoretical pedagogy and understanding of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and the practical implementation of this in Year 1-3 classrooms.

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One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Auckland (Sunshine Books)
Sept
13

One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Auckland (Sunshine Books)

Many teachers have questions about the theory behind synthetic phonics and others are looking for guidance on how best to approach teaching it. Our 1-Day Professional Learning Workshop provides educators with the theoretical pedagogy and understanding of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and the practical implementation of this in Year 1-3 classrooms.

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The Science of Language and Reading – The Secondary School Perspective, 4 week online short course (La Trobe SOLAR Lab)
Sept
4

The Science of Language and Reading – The Secondary School Perspective, 4 week online short course (La Trobe SOLAR Lab)

Four week on-line short course from La Trobe University. Upskill your language and literacy knowledge and classroom practices for secondary students across ability levels. Gain knowledge and practical approaches to support secondary students’ reading, writing, and skills across the ability spectrum.

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Child Well-being Literacy Research Symposium, Christchurch (Canterbury University)
Sept
4

Child Well-being Literacy Research Symposium, Christchurch (Canterbury University)

  • Te Moana (Room 226) Rehua, University of Canterbury (map)
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This event will bring together reading researchers, school leaders, speech-language therapists, teachers and literacy specialists in a one-day event showcasing research on culturally responsive teaching practices, enhancing children's oral language skills and accelerating literacy learning for all tamariki

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One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, New Plymouth (Sunshine Books)
Aug
23

One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, New Plymouth (Sunshine Books)

Many teachers have questions about the theory behind synthetic phonics and others are looking for guidance on how best to approach teaching it. Our 1-Day Professional Learning Workshop provides educators with the theoretical pedagogy and understanding of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and the practical implementation of this in Year 1-3 classrooms.

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Two-day Enriching Social Studies through literacy and numeracy course for leaders of learning in Y1-8, Wellington (ASSEN)
Aug
19
to 20 Aug

Two-day Enriching Social Studies through literacy and numeracy course for leaders of learning in Y1-8, Wellington (ASSEN)

  • Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, Rutherford House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A two-day pofessional learning course which will illustrate how to do more than just the basics brilliantly. Come along to explore how to meet the requirement of one hour reading, writing and maths per day in ways that enrich learning in Social Studies. Opportunities for learning in Science, Environmental Education and the Arts will also be woven throughout the course.

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One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Auckland (Sunshine Books)
Aug
9

One-day free Cracking the Alphabetic Code Workshop, Auckland (Sunshine Books)

Many teachers have questions about the theory behind synthetic phonics and others are looking for guidance on how best to approach teaching it. Our 1-Day Professional Learning Workshop provides educators with the theoretical pedagogy and understanding of the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning and the practical implementation of this in Year 1-3 classrooms.

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