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. Some are free but most are at a cost.
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 Writing Workshop for Teachers, Wellington (Learning Matters)
This workshop delves into the importance of teaching writing at the sentence level, offering strategies to embed writing instruction into all content areas.
Three-day Structured Literacy Intervention Workshop, Wellington(Learning Matters)
Three day workshop aimed at those working in an Intervention setting.
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 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
Two-day Spelling and Reading Workshop, Wellington (Learning Matters)
Two day workshop in Wellington that will deepen your understanding of the foundational skills essential for all learners to excel as readers and writers. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to integrate Structured Literacy into your classroom or school environment using the iDeaL Approach.
One-day Introduction to Structured Literacy Workshop, Wellington (Marianne Brown Literacy Resources)
One day workshop in Wellington aimed at those new to Structured Literacy.
One-day Structured Literacy Tier 2 & 3 Intervention Workshop, Invercargill (Marianne Brown Literacy Resources)
One day workshop in Wellington aimed at those working in an Intervention setting.