NZLA Regional Events

  • Past Events

  • 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,…

  • Auckland
    Tue 16th Mar 2021

    Dr. Murray Gadd Being an Effective Teacher of Writing & AGM

    Dr. Murray Gadd works nationally and internationally as a literacy facilitator, researcher and teacher. For the Ministry of Education, he was one of the writers of "Effective Literacy Practice Years 5 - 8, the English section of the New Zealand Curriculum, and the English Exemplars

  • Tai Tokerau
    Mon 15th Mar 2021

    The Power of Books & AGM

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