Webinars

Browse our collection of webinars showing how Structured Literacy can be used for different groups of students or in different contexts.

We have also added links to videos from a selection of others.

All of our webinars can be viewed on our Vimeo or YouTube accounts as well.

For each of our webinars you can also purchase a Digital Toolkit from our Shop for $25. All proceeds help to fund our activities.

- LLA
• 2/10/24
The Mahurangi College Journey from Inquiry Based Learning to Explicit Instruction (Tony Giles)

In this keynote presentation Tony discusses the significant transformation Mahurangi College has undergone since 2021, focusing on embedding evidence-based teaching methods and cultivating a culture of respect and engaged learning.
- LLA
• 14/9/24
Weaving the Science with the Art of Teaching (Leslee Allen)

Leslee Alllen shares her journey into the weaving of play pedagogy and structured, explicit teaching together.
- LLA
• 7/9/24
How to develop the 5 core competencies all ākonga need to achieve at the highest levels in mathematics

Alex Laurie from Maths No Problem! presents the 5 key attributes that advanced maths learners posses that makes them outperform their peers.
- LLA
• 7/9/24
Using manipulatives to help understanding in maths

Discover the power of mathematical reasoning and problem-solving with the help of manipulatives.
- LLA
• 7/9/24
A Mastery Approach to Maths Learning

Linda Baran from Literacy Connections shares the what, how and why of a structured, mastery approach to Maths, using Maths No Problem, and how you can implement this in your school and discover the wide ranging and immediate benefits for your students and teachers.
- LLA
• 12/8/24
Evidence-based Literacy Instruction: The Basics

Overview of the science behind Structured Literacy and the teaching practices that stem from that research.
- LLA
• 8/7/21
Webinar: Meshing play and structured literacy together

Understand how to incorporate a Structured Literacy approach alongside a play-based approach.
- LLA
• 2/9/21
Webinar: Learning to Read and Write - a Parent's Guide

A parent’s guide to understand Structured Literacy and supporting your child to learn to read and write.
- LLA
• 9/9/21
Webinar: Using structured literacy with older students

How to use Structured Literacy with older (struggling) students
- LLA
• 20/10/21
Webinar: Closing the gaps for Māori ākonga with structured literacy

How to use Structured Literacy in a Te Reo Māori akomanga.
- LLA
• 22/11/21
Webinar: Using structured literacy with ESOL students

How to use Structured Literacy for ESOL (English Language Learners)
- LLA
• 21/2/24
Webinar: Fluency Fundamentals Part 2 - Building the Bridge from Decoding to Comprehension

Practical strategies on how to build reading fluency.
- LLA
• 14/2/24
Webinar: Fluency Fundamentals Part 1- Building the Bridge from Decoding to Comprehension (Part 1)

Understand reading fluency’s role in literacy success.
- LLA
• 3/4/22
Our learning challenge to Minister Hipkins

Our video message from April 2022 to the Minister of Education from Lifting Literacy Aotearoa calling on him to acknowledge the Science of Reading. Gives an overview of the science and Structured Literacy.

Podcasts

Our selection of favourite podcast episodes on the science of learning, science of reading and structured literacy.

A characteristic of all high growth schools I work with is that they feel a deep sense of personal responsibility for student outcomes. In this week's podcast, I'm sharing some thoughts on what it looks like when we take radical responsibility for student outcomes as teachers and leaders. Reflecting on this isn't always comfortable, but it is necessary if we are going to achieve great outcomes for all.

Webinars

Podcasts

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