NZLA Regional Events

  • Past Events

  • Hawkes Bay
    Thu 20th May 2021

    Words build Worlds – Imaginative Play and Literacy Learning

    The session will explore: - Research into play - The power of play in literacy learning - Possible opportunities for incorporating play into programmes (Suitable for teachers of all year levels)

  • Southland
    Sat 15th May 2021

    Southland Literacy Symposium

    We are very excited about this year's keynote speaker Liz Kane and the 16 workshops that we will be offering to you on the day!  The Literacy Symposium is open to all teachers (early childhood, primary & secondary), principals and support staff.

  • Tai Tokerau
    Wed 5th May 2021

    Unpacking Neurodiversity & Dyslexia for Parents – Sarah Sharpe

    These presentations are designed to give whānau/family an understanding of neurodiversity, as well as the strategies to best support their tamariki/children in their educational journey.

  • Tai Tokerau
    Mon 22nd Mar 2021 — Thu 25th Mar 2021

    Shared Book and Reading Aloud Workshop – Jill Eggleton

    Jill Eggleton will present practical ideas for the easy implementation of two whole class literacy approaches – Shared Reading – (Shared Book and Poetry) and Reading Aloud. She will demonstrate how these approaches are an essential part of any literacy programme, regardless of age or stage as they provide some…

  • Waikato
    Thu 25th Mar 2021

    Literacy through Play

    We are delighted to bring Linda Cheer from Longworth Education - specialists in Play Based Learning to present a workshop on Literacy through Play. Intended Audience: Junior School Educators, Early Childhood Educators and Management. Linda's presentation will focus on how we can teach literacy through the play. So, the main…

  • Hawkes Bay
    Thu 18th Mar 2021

    Nicola Daly: Exploring Māori-English Bilingual Books

    In this workshop we will explore the linguistic landscape of Māori-English bilingual picturebooks, considering their pedagogical power. As we explore the content and layout of these picturebooks and consider the impact of their layout, I hope you will develop awareness of the range of bilingual picturebooks available, develop cultural competencies,…