J and J Literacy, Tātai Angitu—Literacy at Massey University, and Lifting Literacy Aotearoa, 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. This listing is for the Monday 20 Jan 2025 event in Christchurch.
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 9.00 am - 3.30 pm 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 experts representing exceptionalities 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.
Morning tea and lunch are included.
Note that you do not have to have a copy of the Book or Study Guide for this session. We are offering special package deals for both with your ticket for those that wish to acquire a copy of the books. These need to be pre-ordered with your ticket (see the different ticketing options) and will be available for pick up at registration on the day (they will not be posted out before). A limited number of copies will also be available for purchase on the day at regular retail price.
A limited number of scholarships are available for those on low incomes or who would struggle to afford a ticket. To apply for one of these please submit an application using this form by 31 October 2024.