Speld Qld Inc

Doug Lemov’s professional learning goes far beyond theory.

Educators don’t just hear about effective teaching. They analyse real classroom practice, explore the research behind it, practise high-impact instructional techniques and leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately in their classroom.

Here’s what past participants have said:

“I have been an educator for 26 years, 16 of those as a principal... TLAC trainings have been the most useful ones I have attended.” — G Smith, Principal

“My students have grown in ways I never expected.” — J Johnson, Educator

This November, Australian educators have the opportunity to learn directly from Doug Lemov during his Australian workshop tour.

- Perth: 10–11 November http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovPerth
- Brisbane: 13 November http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovBrisbane
- Melbourne: 16–17 November http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovMelbourne

With only one workshop scheduled in each city, places are limited.

Wondering how to borrow from our online library catalogue?

We have uploaded a new video detailing the steps you need to take to borrow one of our resources: https://youtu.be/QmSGYmJEweQ

Take a journey through our library catalogue and enjoy over 5500 quality resources such as books, games, reading schemes, reference materials and more by heading to our website here: https://speld.org.au/library/

To use our library, you will need to become a financial member of Speld Qld. You can find out more about the many benefits of being a Speld Qld member here: https://speld.org.au/membership/

How to borrow from our Library! Speld Qld has around 5,500 quality resources, which include books, ...

Speld Qld is back with another Free Parent Support Group, this time focusing on preparing for next year and questions to ask of schools.

This Support Group will be held online via Zoom. After registering, you will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the Support Group.

The primary goal of the Speld Qld Parent Support Group is to bring parents together in a safe & supportive environment to share knowledge in a way that empowers parents to be the best advocate they can be for their child.

This group provides a safe place for parents to:
- Share their stories and to seek advice and help from other parents.
- Seek information about the services that Speld Qld can provide to their family and to their school.
- Seek advice about supports and services available within and outside of schools.
- Be surrounded by a supportive culture that helps to empower parents to best advocate for their child.
- Discuss problems with the view of finding solutions.

If you would like to register your attendance or find out more, head to the event page here:
https://speld.org.au/product/questions-to-ask-a-new-school-preparing-for-next-year/

Join our Speld Kindy Inclusion Service in Toowoomba for a FREE workshop in Phonological and Phonemic Awareness for Kindy Educators!

When is it?
Wednesday the 9th of September 2026 | 6:00pm to 7:30pm

To Register:
Email [email protected] by the 26th August 2026 with the number of attendees from your Kindy Centre. This workshop will be held in-person in Toowoomba and venue details will be sent on registration.

*Please note that you will only be able to attend if you have registered. If additional staff members would like to join after you have registered, please send a follow up email to our Kindy team so they can adjust numbers.*

This hands-on workshop is designed for Kindy educators to develop their understanding of the range of phonological skills and how to support phonological development with a play-based approach. Phonological awareness, particularly phonemic awareness, is critical to the development of effective early literacy skills, and is a strong predictor of later literacy success. Through a range of practical activities, participants will explore ways phonological awareness can be supported and embedded into their daily programs.

Our expert trainer, Kylie Eckermann, is returning to Inala for our latest Sounds-Write course. This is our last Sounds-Write for Term 3 so make sure you secure your spot quickly!

To register, head to our website here: https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-ke090926f-9-sept-10-sept-16-sept-17-sept-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/

The best PL doesn’t end when the workshop does.

We’re loving seeing so many group bookings from Australian schools coming through for Doug Lemov’s workshops this November!

Professional learning can be even more valuable when you experience it alongside your colleagues — learning together, sharing ideas and returning to school with a shared understanding of how to put those ideas into practice.

Doug’s workshops are highly practical and interactive, making them a great opportunity to bring your teaching team, leadership group or colleagues along and build a common approach you can continue developing back at school.

If Doug Lemov is on your school’s 2026 professional learning ‘wish list’, why not make it a team day?

Perth | Brisbane | Melbourne
November 2026

We can’t wait to welcome so many school teams across all three workshop locations!

Find out more and book your places:
Perth: http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovPerth
Brisbane: http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovBrisbane
Melbourne: http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovMelbourne

👉The best PL doesn’t end when the workshop does.

We’re loving seeing so many group bookings from Australian schools coming through for Doug Lemov’s workshop tour this November!

Professional learning can be even more valuable when you experience it alongside your colleagues - learning together, sharing ideas and returning to school with a shared understanding of how to put those ideas into practice.

Doug’s workshops are highly practical and interactive, making them a great opportunity to bring your teaching team, leadership group or colleagues along and build a common approach you can continue developing back at school.

If Doug Lemov is on your school’s 2026 professional learning ‘wish list’, why not make it a team day?

📍Perth | Brisbane | Melbourne
🗓 November 2026

We can’t wait to welcome so many school teams across all three workshop locations!

Find out more and book your places:
Perth: http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovPerth
Brisbane: http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovBrisbane
Melbourne: http://dsf.net.au/DougLemovMelbourne

Speld Qld Inc SPELD Victoria - Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties Support DSF Literacy Services (The Dyslexia Speld Foundation of WA)

Don’t miss out — spots are filling fast!

Join expert trainers Kylie Power & Kylie Eckermann for a one-day UFLI Foundations workshop on Tuesday the 25 August 2026 from 9:00am to 3:30pm at The Jindalee Hotel.

🔗 Register here:
https://speld.org.au/product/ufli-foundations-ke250826f-25-august-2026/

✅ Learn about the science of reading
✅ Discover the UFLI Foundations phonics program
✅ Master explicit, systematic phonics instruction
✅ Gain tools for progress monitoring & differentiated teaching

Perfect for teachers and educators wanting to deepen their knowledge of structured literacy and evidence-based phonics instruction.

Standard ticket: $300.00 | Member ticket: $285.00 (log in for discount)

We hope that everyone has a great time at the Ekka this year!

Speld Qld's main office in Woolloongabba will be closed for the Ekka show holiday tomorrow (Wednesday the 12th of August). We will be back on Thursday.

If you have an assessment scheduled at our other locations, it will still go ahead as usual.

If you have any enquiries while we are away, please send a message to [email protected]

Today is your last chance to secure a spot at our next Sounds-Write course in Jindalee!

To register, head to our website here: https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-ke190826f-19-aug-20-aug-26-aug-27-aug-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/