Implementing PLD - Junior Primary (T2;20-May-2024)

Implementing PLD - Junior Primary (T2;20-May-2024)

Event Details

 
This one-day seminar provides the theory, knowledge, and screening tools to ensure educators are equipped to maximise the literacy outcomes of Preparatory, Year 1, and 2 students.

With a focus on PLD’s evidence-based structured synthetic phonic approach to literacy, educators will be presented with phonic-based targeted teaching experiences for reading, spelling, and writing to transition into a more ‘effortless’ process.

What does the training cover?

Recommended for staff working within the junior primary this seminar explores:

• How to implement PLD’s structured synthetic phonics approach in Prep, Year 1 and 2.
• How children typically read first, spell second and write third.
• The two core skills that enable a child to decode, are the three core skills that facilitate early spelling and the range of skills that facilitate writing.
• Pre-literacy skill development early in the school year, so that the foundations for literacy are established.
• A time-efficient pre-literacy assessment to track skill development and readiness for reading and spelling.
• The teaching of decoding, fluency, and the relevance of decodable reading material.
• Time-efficient decoding and spelling assessments are designed to identify the range in ability so teachers can be more focused in their instruction.
• Phonic dictation is a medium to transfer phonic concepts into written work.
• Techniques to apply for poor (or reluctant) writers.
• A brief overview of the related real language instruction which facilitates the ability to speak in complex, grammatically correct sentences. This incorporates a focus on Narrative retelling and generation which is designed to increase comprehension and written expression ability.
   

Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of PLD’s scope and sequence for Preparatory to Year 6. This is PLD’s best-selling resource ‘Phonic and Sight Word Sequence‘ and is valued at $82.50.

This resource is central to establishing a whole school approach and consistency across year levels and across classrooms.

It provides phonic concepts for Reception to Year 6 along with phonemic (and phonological awareness) skills, spelling rules, spelling words, high-frequency words, placement tests, term reviews, guidelines for explicit teaching, and screening options which can then be plotted onto PLD tracking sheets.

The Phonic and Sight Word Sequence book can be previewed online here. (click on the cover to view sample pages)

About the presenter:

Caitlin Brandt (Ba Ed, Early Childhood)

Educator and QLD Schools Manager at PLD.

Caitlin is an educational leader who has experience in leading and implementing PLD at a classroom, school and regional level. She has been a teacher, coach, literacy mentor, and deputy principal demonstrating her knowledge and expertise in a variety of roles. Caitlin was the QLD teacher delegate for the recent Australian Curriculum review for English and has worked in many different school settings from small schools to large P-12 schools. Caitlin’s area of expertise is teaching children to read and write using explicit teaching strategies and the use of evidence-based programs. 

Venue:

O'Shea Centre, 19 Lovedale Street, Wilston Qld 4051

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Inclusions:

• 1 day training course. 
• Copy of ‘Phonic and Sight Word Sequence‘ book (valued at $82.50)
• Light lunch provided. (Please provide your menu preference of vegetarian, gluten free or dairy free on registration. Catering preferences cannot be changed with less than 7 days notice of course start date. We may not be able to cater for specific allergies/dietary requirements as we have set menu options with caterers)
   

How to register:

 1. Online: Click the green 'Register Now' button below to book and pay online. (Instant confirmation but please allow 2 business days for your Tax Invoice to be emailed)

• Online registration is required so participant details are captured for the enrollment and course reminder database. (You may be prompted to create an Account if you do not already have one)
• If your school cannot pay online, please call our Accounts Team during business hours to discuss your individual circumstances.
   

Other Dates 

This course will also run in:

Term 3: 12-Aug-2024
Registrations will open in Term 2. 

Important Notes

1. Member rate; must be logged in with credentials to receive discount.
2. Payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your registration and is non-refundable. 
3. If you are unable to attend, you may: 
   3.a. Opt for a Credit Note for a future course. 14 days notice is required.
   3.b. Transfer your ticket to another person. 7 days notice required.
4. Non-attendance on day will incur the full registration fee.
5. Speld Qld reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an event if minimum numbers (as determined by us) are not met, or if the presenter is unable to attend. You may choose to transfer to the new event, send another attendee in your place or receive a refund.