NSW Centre for Effective Reading provides a range of professional learning to support schools and families. Topics vary each year - keep an eye out for further information on our events page.
The NSW Department of Education also provides professional learning to support educators in their understanding of teaching reading and supporting students with reading difficulties. Teachers who work for the NSW Department of Education can check on MyPL for courses in their local area.
There are also a range of courses from Online Training Australia. NSW DoE teachers can access these through MyPL.
Teachers from other sectors should contact their line manager to check if the courses are available to them through their association or diocese.
There are also a variety of external websites that may be uesful. The following suggestions include professional readings and useful websites to develop your knowledge and skills in teaching reading and supporting students with complex reading difficulties.
Evidence based practice
Websites provided here include a wide range of downloadable material that teachers, executives and parents may find helpful.
Each of the websites are commited to providing resources that reflect scientific research in the areas of beginning reading instruction and reading support for students with reading difficulties.
- Five From Five
- Florida Center for Reading Research
- Intervention Central
- The Educators Guide to Learning Disabilities Online
- Official Dibels Data System
- Reading Rockets
- Universal Design for Learning
Supporting access to education
Resources for teachers, allied health professionals and parents to support students with learning difficulties can be found at The Jill Sherlock Library. Information on how to use the library is available on the Department of Education website.
Information for teachers about providing adjustments to teaching, learning and assessment activities to support students with special education needs can be foun at the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) website.