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Speld Qld Inc Speld supports QLDers of all ages with learning difficulties - Specific Learning Disorders

Book of the Week!The Dark Waters series is a series of decodable books for those needing to bridge the gap between decod...
29/09/2026

Book of the Week!

The Dark Waters series is a series of decodable books for those needing to bridge the gap between decodable and mainstream books. The synopsis is: 'Lex’s Grandad has been working on a secret invention, but disaster strikes when he encounters some people intent on stealing it. Luckily, Lex has some new friends and a cunning plan that he hopes will save the day.'

It is a 10-book set of longer stories with a higher ratio of text to illustration to build reading fluency and stamina. Each book provides practice and transference of skills taught in explicit phonics instruction. The books supplement any systematic phonics programme.

If you would like to borrow these or any other games that we have in our library, you can view our catalogue here: https://speld.org.au/library/
Borrowing is only available to Speld Qld Financial Members. You can become a Speld Qld member here: https://speld.org.au/membership/

Our library will be open during the school holidays if you would like to come browse and borrow. Our receptionist will be able to assist with the borrowing process. If you had made online reservations, please note that these will not be shipped out until Week 1 of Term 4 as our librarian is on leave during the school holidays.

Have you been interested in becoming a Specialist Teacher/Tutor to support those experiencing learning difficulties? If ...
28/09/2026

Have you been interested in becoming a Specialist Teacher/Tutor to support those experiencing learning difficulties? If you are a teacher or specialist tutor with experience providing literacy and/or mathematics support through evidence-based programs and strategies, we’d love to hear from you!

We are holding live Q&A sessions with our Specialist Teacher Coordinator on Monday the 19th of October from 6pm. Join us for this session to find out more about Specialist Teaching, the expectations for becoming a Speld Qld endorsed Specialist Teacher, and the application process.

Anyone can join even if you have already submitted an application form, or are just curious to find out more.

To register your interest and receive session details, you can:
- Head to speld.org.au/join-our-specialist-teacher-network/
- Email [email protected]

Our trainer, Kylie Power, is returning to Wynnum for our latest Sounds-Write course. This is a great opportunity for Bri...
27/09/2026

Our trainer, Kylie Power, is returning to Wynnum for our latest Sounds-Write course. This is a great opportunity for Brisbane Bayside schools to learn from one of our expert literacy trainers!

To register, head to our website here: https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-kp261026f-26-oct-27-oct-28-oct-and-29-oct-2026/

We have many more exciting courses coming up. Find out more here:
https://speld.org.au/workshop-training/

Sounds-Write is an evidence-based phonics program utilising an exciting and highly successful approach to the teaching of reading and spelling. This four-day intensive course offers an instructional method that is structured, cumulative, sequential and explicit; all of which are strongly recommended for teaching children to read and spell.

You can read more about the Sounds-Write Program here: https://www.sounds-write.co.uk/

Game of the Week!Phonic Books Talisman Card Games Boxes 1-20 are 10 beautifully illustrated playing card games that offe...
22/09/2026

Game of the Week!

Phonic Books Talisman Card Games Boxes 1-20 are 10 beautifully illustrated playing card games that offer practice and consolidation of phonic skills for catch-up readers.

Linked to the popular Talisman series of Readers and Activities, these card games will enthuse and delight older, struggling readers as they learn to read. Starting at CVC word level, the sets introduce consonant digraphs and alternative spellings for vowel sounds.

Each game includes instructions, a word list, 42 word cards, 8 magical Talisman cards and 3 blank cards for making additional words. These exciting, fast-paced games make an ideal teaching resource that will re-engage catch-up readers.

If you would like to borrow these or any other games that we have in our library, you can view our catalogue here: https://speld.org.au/library/
Borrowing is only available to Speld Qld Financial Members. You can become a Speld Qld member here: https://speld.org.au/membership/

Our library will be open during the school holidays if you would like to come browse and borrow. Our receptionist will be able to assist with the borrowing process. If you had made online reservations, please note that these will not be shipped out until Week 1 of Term 4 as our librarian is on leave during the school holidays.

We are bringing back Sounds-Write to Jindalee! This will be our final Jindalee stop for this year so make sure you get y...
20/09/2026

We are bringing back Sounds-Write to Jindalee! This will be our final Jindalee stop for this year so make sure you get your bookings in now!

To register, head to our website here: https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-ke211026f-21-oct-22-oct-28-oct-29-oct-2026/

We have many more exciting courses coming up. Find out more here:
https://speld.org.au/workshop-training/

Sounds-Write is an evidence-based phonics program utilising an exciting and highly successful approach to the teaching of reading and spelling. This four-day intensive course offers an instructional method that is structured, cumulative, sequential and explicit; all of which are strongly recommended for teaching children to read and spell.

You can read more about the Sounds-Write Program here: https://www.sounds-write.co.uk/

Enjoy your September School holidays everyone! Speld Qld will be open as usual for assessments and support. Our Educatio...
18/09/2026

Enjoy your September School holidays everyone!

Speld Qld will be open as usual for assessments and support.

Our Education Advisory team will be on limited staff during the holidays, so we appreciate your patience during this time.

If you have made any reservations for the library, they will be sent during the beginning of Term 4 as our librarian will be on leave. You are also more than welcome to come and visit our library at our Woolloongabba office to borrow and return items in person. We now also have an after-hours dropbox for returning library items.

If you have any queries, please give us a call 07 3391 7900 or email us at [email protected]

The Speld Qld Magazine for Term 3 2026 is out now! In this issue, we have a lot of great content and updates including:-...
16/09/2026

The Speld Qld Magazine for Term 3 2026 is out now!

In this issue, we have a lot of great content and updates including:

-Many informative articles including: Mental Health and Wellbeing: Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties.
-Information about our upcoming events including the exciting news that internationally renowned educator and Teach Like a Champion author Doug Lemov is coming to Australia.
-What’s new in our library including our new Graphic Novel section.
-And much more!

Our newsletter is one of the many benefits of being a Speld Qld member. If you are a member of Speld already, you should have received our newsletter in your inbox. Otherwise, please join as a member of Speld Qld here: speld.org.au/membership

Books of the Week!Welcome to our 'Book of the Week' series where our Speld Qld librarian will recommend a resource from ...
16/09/2026

Books of the Week!

Welcome to our 'Book of the Week' series where our Speld Qld librarian will recommend a resource from our library each week. This could be in the form of a book, series of books, a pack, a game, or anything else exciting that we have available

First up we have our Rip Rap series. Rip Rap books are used across Australia and in New Zealand and Canada, in schools, homes, tutoring, speech pathology, correctional facilities, adult learning and English as Additional Language Centres.
The Rip Rap novels are written for upper primary and secondary aged students.

The Rip Rap Club Books are the newest in a suite of Rip Rap decodable resources for all students, but particularly for those whose reading skills are delayed. The Rip Rap Club books are designed for primary aged students, from about 7 or 8 to 12 years, though older students enjoy them too. The Rip Rap novels are designed to look like the books that similar aged students read.

With a strictly controlled vocabulary, and introducing digraphs and spelling patterns one at a time, these exciting, often funny, stories build confidence in reading and a solid foundation of phonic understanding.
These high interest, low reading level novels are intended to be read in sequence. Each builds on the skills learned in the previous book. Confidence is built through success and practice of word families.

We are posting this on behalf of the Bridge to Better Health research team at the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Int...
14/09/2026

We are posting this on behalf of the Bridge to Better Health research team at the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health.

Help improve healthcare for people with intellectual disability.

The Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Disability Health is recruiting participants for the 'Bridge to Better Health' study. This project aims to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disability by supporting practice nurses to play a greater role in annual health assessments and preventive healthcare.

They are seeking expressions of interest from adults with intellectual disability, family members, carers, and general practices. To learn more, visit the Bridge to Better Health website or contact their team using the information below.

Phone - (07) 3163 2412

Email - [email protected]

Calling all Queensland educators! There are still places available in Doug Lemov’s Teach Like a Champion workshop. This ...
14/09/2026

Calling all Queensland educators! There are still places available in Doug Lemov’s Teach Like a Champion workshop. This workshop will be focusing on: Making Explicit Direct Instruction Work.

Using video from real classrooms, Doug will explore how Explicit Direct Instruction can be dynamic, engaging and highly effective across an entire lesson.

You’ll examine practical techniques including the Alternating Principle, optimising visuals to support learning and combining EDI with Retrieval Practice to strengthen long-term memory.

You’ll leave with:
• A clearer picture of high-quality EDI in practice
• Strategies for keeping explicit teaching dynamic and engaging
• Practical ways to improve the use of visuals and retrieval
• Techniques you can take directly into your next lesson

About:
Where - Brisbane Airport Conference Centre
When - Friday, 13 November 2026
Link - http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovBrisbane

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141 Merton Road
Brisbane, QLD
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