NZLA Regional Events

Wed 8th May 2019

Literacy in a new era of Education – Jane Van der Zeyden

Jane Van der Zeyden is a Ministry of Education, Accredited Facilitator through her company TOOLS 4 TEACHERS. Jane will share her expertise about how we should be adapting our teaching to include new foci. This workshop will focus on the changes that we may need to make with literacy teaching…

Thu 2nd May 2019

The Dynamic Duo – Gemma Gardiner and Natasha Jacobs

A workshop with hands-on practical ideas to engage and motivate your students in writing… - How to engage and hook boys into writing - Spelling – motivate your students to be curious about English

Wed 1st May 2019

Taranaki Literacy Association Change of date

A hands-on, two hour workshop, focusing on the key elements of play and how to leverage literacy learning from the opportunities within a play-based learning environment.

Wed 30th Oct 2019 — Tue 30th Apr 2019

The Reading Book – Book Launch Workshop

This workshop introduces Sheena and Louise’s new book. The Reading Book aims to support teachers to plan a balanced reading programme that is engaging for students and realistic for teachers. It presents research-based ideas, activities and support material to translate theory into classroom practice.

Wed 3rd Apr 2019

Transforming Literacy learning through play: Taranaki Literacy Association

Explore the purpose, value and possibilities of literacy in play - based learning environments across the primary sector with Sarah Whiting, lead facilitator CORE Education, Christchurch.

Wed 20th Mar 2019

Great Reads for 2019 + TTLA AGM

Come along for afternoon tea to meet Jeannie Skinner, National Library guru and also the winner of the 2018 Storylines Betty Gilderdale Award for outstanding service to Literacy.