Deciphering Dyscalculia (and other maths learning difficulties)
Explore the underlying causes, impact and practical, evidence-based teaching strategies and accommodations for those struggling with numbers.
Navigating Neurodiversity in Early Childhood
A highly practical, expert-led webinar on the earliest indicators of learning difficulties and simple, effective interventions to support tamariki in preschool and Year 1. This webinar includes [...]
Phonemic & Phonological Awareness – Updated 2025
Delve deeply into how sounds are learned in the English language and understand their critical place in developing skills for reading and writing. Learn strategies and tools to strengthen your [...]
Phonics
Explore the importance of phonics for reading and writing skill development. Understand how phonics skills are assessed and learn ways to strengthen phonics for writing and spelling.
Mastering the Paragraph to Clarify Thinking
Insights from the charismatic and deeply knowledgeable Dr Nathaniel Swain. Learn simple and effective paragraph structures for all students. Plus how to spot style and structure errors and [...]
Professor Pamela Snow on The Science of Learning in Practice
Executive Function, Cognitive Load, and Supporting Students with Specific Learning Disabilities. Insightful learning bridging research and practice, with a focus on targeted interventions for [...]
Powerful Strategies to Boost Writing Skills
Join Elena Ciobanu as she unpacks this evidence-based approach to developing writing skills across all year levels and subjects.
Syntax as the ‘Phonics’ of Writing: It’s as fundamental as that!
Learn from Dr Nathaniel Swain's infectious energy and deep expertise. Understand common writing errors at the sentence level and how to remedy challenges in writing.
What Do I Do After Phonics? Advanced spelling instruction and morphology
Learn advanced spelling instruction and morphology from the dynamic Dr Nathaniel Swain in this presentation from SPELD NZ's 2025 conference.
Oral Language Competence and Transition to Literacy
Oral Language Competence and Transition to Literacy - What can we learn from research? A SPELD NZ Lifting Literacy conference presentation by Professor Pamela Snow.
