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Professional Learning

Growing understanding of how children learn to read, write and spell.

Funded Professional Learning Development and Certification

MoE-Funded Structured Literacy Training

Funded places for Y0–8 teachers, RTLits, RTLBs, LSCs, and school leaders to grow capability in structured literacy.

Structured Literacy Intervention Training

The LMIT certification—available as MoE-funded or self-funded—builds knowledge and skill in intervention delivery.

Build strong writers from the sentence up.

Understanding the science of writing is fundamental to nurturing confident and capable writers. This workshop delves into the importance of teaching writing at the sentence level, offering strategies to embed writing instruction into all content areas. 

FREE Regional Structured Literacy Community Afternoons

These free regional community afternoons are designed for school leaders, teachers, and principals at any stage of their Structured Literacy journey. Whether you have just completed Ministry-funded 0–8 PLD, are self-implementing, are further along in your implementation journey, or are seeking additional support, these afternoons are for you. Come along to connect, learn, and discuss your literacy implementation pathway.

FREE Leadership Webinar Series

This three-part webinar series is designed specifically for principals, focusing on the essential knowledge, insight and systems needed to confidently guide Structured Literacy implementation, so you can recognise effective practice, monitor progress and drive meaningful change across your school.

FREE Tier 2 Targeted Instruction: What It Is and How To Make It Work

This FREE live workshop provides a practical and research-informed overview of Tier 2 targeted instruction – what it is, who it’s for, and how to deliver it effectively within a Structured Literacy framework. 

FREE Webinar: Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder

Join Tiffany P. Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP for a FREE live webinar exploring the similarities and differences between Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Discover how understanding both can lead to improved literacy outcomes for all learners.

Further Professional Learning Options

Approved PLD providers

Learning MATTERS is an approved organisation on the Ministry of Education Professional Learning and Development Panel. This allows us to provide funded Structured Literacy professional learning and development opportunities as determined by the Ministry.

In School Support

We work alongside schools to build teacher knowledge and the systems that support a sustainable, schoolwide approach. 

Our team of experienced, facilitators and literacy coaches provides practical, tailored support grounded in the science of learning. 

The iDeaL Approach

The iDeaL Approach has been developed by Learning MATTERS to provide the tools and resources to implement a comprehensive Structured Literacy approach that lifts literacy outcomes when delivered as intended.

LMIT Certification

The Learning MATTERS Intervention Teaching (LMIT) Certification is a professional development opportunity specialising in evidence-based Structured Literacy intervention. It is designed to enhance knowledge and strengthen educators’ practice