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PLD Promoting Literacy Development

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PLD Promoting Literacy Development

Equipping teachers with quality educational programs to maximise the literacy outcomes for children.

Equipping parents and teachers with quality educational programs to maximise the literacy outcomes for children.

06/09/2026

How well does PLD align with the Year 1 Phonics Check – and what can schools do to support strong outcomes?

Our latest blog explains how PLD’s Teaching Sequence maps to the Phonics Check, why maintaining appropriate progression through the sequence matters, and how Foundation tracking data can help identify students at risk well before Year 1.

We also share practical tips for using assessment data to guide targeted review, intervention and decoding practice.

Read more at https://pld-literacy.org/pld-the-year-1-phonics-check/

03/09/2026

PLD’s Online Seminars deliver practical, evidence-based literacy strategies that educators can apply straight away.

Each session is tailored to specific year levels, ensuring the content is relevant, practical and aligned with current best practices in structured literacy.

Why join?
– Flexible access: Join from school or home.
– Live Q&A sessions: Ask questions and engage directly with PLD presenters.
– Classroom-ready tools: Gain practical strategies you can apply right away.
– Professional network: Connect with educators across Australia.

Upcoming Sessions

Early Years | 27 October
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/implementing-plds-ssp-programs-in-early-years-tickets-1704697549259

Foundation to Year 2 | 28 October
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1709378078849/

Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 | 30 October
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/implementing-ssp-with-pld-in-years-3-4-5-6-tickets-1712938939479

Join educators across Australia building their knowledge and confidence through PLD's expert-led professional development.

Learn more about PLD’s seminars and training at
https://pld-literacy.org/australia-wide-professional-development-seminars/

01/09/2026

Finding the right professional development for your needs has never been easier. PLD offers a flexible range of evidence-based seminars designed to suit your schedule and learning preferences.

Explore our professional development options:

– In-person Seminars: Full-day, collaborative and hands-on learning.
– Live Online Seminars: Join real-time sessions from anywhere.
– Online Courses: Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
– After-School Workshops: Convenient 5-week deep dives into key topics.

Why choose PLD?

PLD is a nationally recognised provider of evidence-based literacy programs, endorsed by the WA Department of Education and recognised by NESA (NSW) and TQI (ACT).

Our high-quality, curriculum-aligned programs are designed to support teachers and improve student literacy outcomes.

Find your ideal PD session today:
https://pld-literacy.org/australia-wide-professional-development-seminars/

30/08/2026

What does the research tell us about making early literacy instruction more effective?

In this episode of The Literacy Podcast, Marianne Rice shares insights from a Tennessee report exploring how well early literacy materials align with evidence-based approaches to phonemic awareness and early reading instruction.

The conversation explores five practical approaches that can strengthen early literacy instruction, including phoneme-level work, connecting sounds to print, and prioritising blending and segmenting to support reading and spelling development.

The key takeaway? Small, research-informed shifts in instruction can make a meaningful difference.

Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/287733/episodes/18749283-research-based-shifts-to-strengthen-phonemic-awareness-with-marianne-rice

27/08/2026

Supporting students who need targeted literacy intervention?

PLD’s Integrated SSP Support Kit provides schools with a structured, practical framework to support Tier 2 and Tier 3 learners through explicit, evidence-informed Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) instruction.

Designed for classroom educators and support staff, the kit makes intervention manageable with clear teaching routines, targeted skill development, and simple systems to support consistent delivery.

Key features include:
• 20-minute intervention sessions, 3 times per week, targeting essential Stage 1–3 phonics skills.
• Three layers of support: in-class, withdrawal, and home-based practice.
• Weekly tracking to monitor progress and guide teaching decisions.

Help students build stronger decoding skills, reading confidence, and literacy foundations with a cohesive intervention approach that fits within your school’s existing practices.

Order your Integrated SSP Support Kit today at
https://pld-literacy.org/product/integrated-ssp-support-kit/

25/08/2026

What does a high-quality Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) lesson look like in the classroom?

PLD’s modelled lesson block videos provide practical examples of how to deliver a 30-minute SSP lesson using the Integrated SSP Kits or Starter Packs.

Teachers can see how the Monday to Friday routine comes together, including Daily Reviews, Speech Sound Mapping, Word Study, and Phonic Dictation, helping build confidence and consistency in everyday instruction.

Whether you are new to PLD or refining your current practice, these videos offer valuable guidance to support effective, evidence-based literacy teaching.

Watch the modelled lessons and explore PLD’s SSP approach:
https://pld-literacy.org/maintain-strong-implementation-of-plds-programs/

23/08/2026

Across education systems, there is increasing investment in approaches that help teachers and tutors better support children’s reading development.

A new initiative in New York will train college students in the Science of Reading and explicit phonics instruction before they provide literacy tutoring in local schools. The program highlights the importance of equipping those who support young readers with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills.

Strong literacy outcomes begin with strong foundations – and initiatives like this show the continued focus on helping every child become a confident reader.

Read more at
https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/ny-college-students-tutor-children-effort-boost-22330140.php

21/08/2026

Build a consistent literacy approach across your school.

PLD’s Program & Book Bundles bring together essential literacy resources in convenient packages designed to support Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) implementation from Early Years to Year 6.

With ready-to-go resource combinations, schools can streamline planning, support consistent classroom practice, and access evidence-based materials aligned with the Science of Reading.

Why schools choose PLD bundles:
• Save 15% compared with purchasing resources individually.
• Support a consistent approach to SSP instruction.
• Reduce time spent selecting and preparing resources.
• Access integrated teaching and student materials in one package.

A practical way to strengthen literacy instruction while making the most of your school’s investment.

Explore the bundle options at
https://pld-literacy.org/discounted-program-book-bundles/

19/08/2026

Everything you need for Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP), together in one kit.

PLD’s Integrated SSP Kits are designed to simplify planning and support consistent, evidence-based literacy instruction from Early Years to Year 6.

Each kit brings together ready-to-use lesson sequences, Daily Reviews, assessments, dictation passages, intervention resources, and digital access. Teachers can spend less time preparing and more time delivering effective literacy instruction.

Whether you are implementing SSP in a classroom or across a whole school, PLD’s Integrated SSP Kits provide the resources needed to support confident, consistent practice.

Learn more at
https://pld-literacy.org/sspkits/

17/08/2026

Support every stage of the reading journey with PLD's award-winning decodable readers.

Written by speech pathologists and aligned with the Australian Curriculum (V9), PLD's decodable readers provide a carefully sequenced pathway from Foundation to Year 2.

When students read books that match the phonics they have learned, they experience success.

The series includes:
• Foundation (Sets 1–7): Award-winning decodable readers that build strong early reading foundations.
• Year 1 (Sets 7–10): Extended code readers that consolidate phonics knowledge and build fluency.
• Year 2 (Sets 11–14): Decodable chapter books that support the transition to longer, more complex texts.

PLD's Foundation series received the 2025 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award (Decodable Book Series), and the Year 1 series has been recognised as a finalist in the 2026 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards.

Explore the complete range at
https://pld-literacy.org/decodable-reading-books-landing/

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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.pld-literacy.org/

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