Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday! Our office is closed for the holiday season from Friday, 20 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025. For any enquiries during this time, please visit our Help Centre at support.pld-literacy.org/en-au/

Happy New Year to all educators! Thank you for your support last year. Your hard work and commitment to improving literacy makes a lasting impact. Wishing you all the best for a fantastic 2025! #HappyNewYear #ThankYou #LiteracyChampions

Prepare to get a head start to 2025 with PLD's video tutorials! Our year-level playlists on YouTube are tailored to support your classroom needs and help you implement the SSP program with ease. Subscribe to our free YouTube channel here: youtube.com/user/pldlitera…

Research shows Structured Synthetic Phonicsthe most effective method for teaching reading and spelling. It’s all about understanding the connection between sounds (phonemes) and letters (graphemes). Learn more via this helpful guide from AUSPELD: auspeld.org.au/wp-content/upl…

Make learning to read fun with PLD’s Stage 1 Reading Race Apps! Designed to engage young learners, these apps turn the fundamentals of literacy into an exciting race. Check out our four Reading Race apps in action with this quick demo video: pld-literacy.org/product/schedu…

Decodable books are more than just practice - they’re a powerful tool for building strong reading skills! By using simple, phonetic patterns, they help children decode words with confidence, improving fluency and comprehension. Learn more here: edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Refresh your skills with PLD’s updated online courses this Summer! Perfect for primary educators at all levels, our courses will deepen your understanding of PLD’s SSP implementation and enhance your teaching practice. Explore our courses here: pld-literacy.org/professional-l…

Check out the “NEW in 2025” section on our homepage to discover PLD’s latest offerings, including Decodable Reading Books, SSP Kits, High-Frequency Words, training options and more - all designed to help you boost literacy outcomes. Explore more here↷ pld-literacy.org

The new school year is just around the corner! Set yourself up for success by starting strong with effective processes and routines. Check out our short videos providing an overview of Term 1 ↷ PLD Essentials: An Overview of Term 1 pld-literacy.org/start-implemen… #training #literacy

Join us for in-person seminars across major cities and regional areas, with special holiday sessions and flexible online options. Whether you're aiming to boost your skills or learn new strategies, these seminars are not to be missed! Register here ↷ pld-literacy.org/australia-wide…

Our updated “Alphabet the Multi-Sensory Way” flipbook integrates pictures into letter shapes, helping children better learn and retain letter-sound associations. Research shows mnemonics improve concept retention and accuracy. Learn more here ↷ pld-literacy.org/the-value-of-m…

Refresh your SSP implementation with PLD through these concise videos. They revisit and summarise the training sessions, ensuring you're fully prepared for a smooth and impactful start to the year. Watch the videos here: pld-literacy.org/term-1-teachin… pld-literacy.org/start-implemen…

PLD’s Whole School Literacy Plan summarises SSP implementation across all year groups, ensuring consistent and effective literacy practices throughout your school and is perfect for staff meetings! Download your copy today to boost student outcomes: pld-literacy.org/about/whole-sc…

Join us for in-person seminars across Australia, with holiday sessions and flexible online options designed to fit your needs. Whether you're a teacher, support staff or school leader in primary education, our training is tailored for you! Learn more: pld-literacy.org/australia-wide…

PLD’s Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) program is a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading. Due to repeated requests, PLD has developed NEW phonic charts and full year teaching outlines. You can download it here: pld-literacy.org/plds-structure…

Set 7 of PLD’s Decodable Reading Book range is now available! Designed for Year 1 students, this set of 30 books helps students apply the phonics knowledge they are learning in the classroom to engaging reading material. Order Set 7 here: pld-literacy.org/product/pld-de…

At PLD, we're committed to continually enhancing our resources to help you achieve the best literacy outcomes in your classroom. Head to the “NEW in 2025” section on our homepage (top right corner) to discover PLD’s latest offerings. Explore more: pld-literacy.org

Make your 2025 budget go further with a 15% discount on Program Bundles! These cost-effective bundles, available as curated sets or multiple copy options, are designed to meet diverse educational needs. Take advantage of our Program Bundles today: pld-literacy.org/program-bundle…

Did you know? PLD’s School Support Coordinators offer complimentary Q&A coaching sessions to help take your school’s literacy program to the next level! Don't miss out on this opportunity – schedule your complimentary coaching session today! calendly.com/pld-qa-coachin…

Teaching high-frequency words (HFWs) can be a challenge for educators. This popular resource features a detailed focus on heart words, as well as a multi-day, scripted approach for teaching the reading and spelling of HFWs. Grab your copy here today: pld-literacy.org/plds-high-freq…