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.
Two-day Writing through a Structured Literacy Lens Workshop, Christchurch (Literacy Connections)
This workshop will explore Judith Hockman and Natalie Wexler’s book, The Writing Revolution (TWR) and Joan Sedita's book The Writing Rope.
One-day Akoranga Tuarua, Christchurch (Mahi by Mahi)
For educators who have completed Akoranga Tīmatanga and want to gain more practical tools for their practice. This workshop is delivered in person
Dr. Nancy Young Seminar: Meeting the wide range of literacy needs in classrooms, Christchurch (J&J Literacy)
Start the year off knowing how to differentiate your reading and writing instruction for ALL your students!
Dr. Nancy Young Seminar: Meeting the wide range of literacy needs in classrooms, Auckland (LLA)
Start the year off knowing how to differentiate your reading and writing instruction for ALL your students!
Dr. Nancy Young Seminar: Meeting the wide range of literacy needs in classrooms, Palmerston North (Massey University)
Start the year off knowing how to differentiate your reading and writing instruction for ALL your students!
SPELD NZ Conference - Nurturing Neurodiversity, Two Day, Auckland
Presentations will delve deeply into supporting neurodiversity in its many forms.
Topics will include literacy and numeracy (e.g. written expression and dyscalculia), executive function and supporting the twice exceptional student.
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.
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.
Sharing Best Practice Manawatū, Palmerston North (Lifting Literacy Aotearoa)
SPB conferences offer affordable professional development for educators and allied health professionals that can be put into practice.
One-day Akoranga Timatanga, online (Mahi by Mahi)
For educators looking for an introduction to Hanganga Reo Matatini. This workshop is delivered online.
The Reading League Conference, Charlotte USA
Our two-day conference aims to give educators, researchers, and other stakeholders a deeper understanding of the science of reading and its implications for teaching and learning.
One day Sounds-Write Practitioner Training, online (Sounds-Write)
Sounds-Write online practitioner training course.
Three-day Structured Literacy Intervention Workshop, Wellington(Learning Matters)
Three day workshop aimed at those working in an Intervention setting.
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.
Sharing Best Practice Te Tai Tokerau, Whangārei (Lifting Literacy Aotearoa)
SPB conferences offer affordable professional development for educators and allied health professionals that can be put into practice.
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.
Sharing Best Practice Southland, Invercargill(Lifting Literacy Aotearoa)
SPB conferences offer affordable professional development for educators and allied health professionals that can be put into practice.
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.
Child Well-being Literacy Research Symposium, Christchurch (Canterbury University)
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
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.
Cultivating the Literacy Landscape Symposium, Auckland (Learning Matters)
Full day event featuring three international speakers: Dr Anita Archer, Sarah Asome, Dr Carolyn Strom
Two-day Writing through a Structured Literacy Lens Workshop, Christchurch (Literacy Connections)
This workshop will explore Judith Hockman and Natalie Wexler’s book, The Writing Revolution (TWR) and Joan Sedita's book The Writing Rope.
Cultivating the Literacy Landscape Symposium, Wellington (Learning Matters)
Full day event featuring three international speakers: Dr Anita Archer, Sarah Asome, Dr Carolyn Strom
Two-day Enriching Social Studies through literacy and numeracy course for leaders of learning in Y1-8, Wellington (ASSEN)
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.
One-day Structured Literacy Tier 2 & 3 Intervention Workshop, Hastings (Marianne Brown Literacy Resources)
One day workshop in Hastings aimed at those working in an Intervention setting.
Developing Written Expression Module 2, online (Voon Pang)
This series of two 3.5-hour online training modules focuses on helping literacy interventionists (SLTs/SPs, Teachers, Educational Psychologists, and Tutors) apply models of writing to the assessment and teaching of written expression.
Developing Written Expression Module 1, online (Voon Pang)
This series of two 3.5-hour online training modules focuses on helping literacy interventionists (SLTs/SPs, Teachers, Educational Psychologists, and Tutors) apply models of writing to the assessment and teaching of written expression.
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.
Supporting Ākonga in a Structured Literacy Classroom for Teacher Aides, Online (Coactive Education Consultancy)
These workshops will support TAs who are working in learning spaces with Structured Literacy in place. There are two different workshops: for Years 1-3, and Years 4-8.
Two-day Writing Workshop, Auckland (Writer's Toolbox)
Join Dr Ian Hunter from Writer’s Toolbox for two days of hands-on learning to discover proven techniques, energise your classroom, and lead your students to writing success. Suitable for teachers and school leaders across all levels and subject areas.
One-day Akoranga Tuarua, Wellington (Mahi by Mahi)
For educators who have completed Akoranga Tīmatanga and want to gain more practical tools for their practice. This workshop is delivered in person
Sharing Best Practice, Liz Kane Literacy (Auckland)
Save the Date for the next Auckland Sharing Best Practice, Saturday, July 27th.
More information to come.
Organised by Liz Kane Literacy.
One-day Writing Workshop, Rotorua (Writer's Toolbox)
Led by a Writer’s Toolbox expert writing coach, this engaging workshop teaches you explicit classroom strategies that boost student writing—any subject, any year level.
Supporting Ākonga in a Structured Literacy Classroom for Teacher Aides, Online (Coactive Education Consultancy)
These workshops will support TAs who are working in learning spaces with Structured Literacy in place. There are two different workshops: for Years 1-3, and Years 4-8.
Two-day Secondary Workshop, Dunedin (Literacy Connections)
This is for any educators in the secondary setting that would like to know about the Science of Reading, Science of Learning, and Structured Literacy.
One-day Akoranga Timatanga, online (Mahi by Mahi)
For educators looking for an introduction to Hanganga Reo Matatini. This workshop is delivered online.