PLD Promoting Literacy Development

Is your whole school moving in the same direction with literacy instruction? A unified approach is one of the most powerful tools for improving student outcomes.

The PLD Whole School Literacy Plan is an essential, downloadable blueprint designed for leadership teams and teaching staff alike. It outlines structured Foundation–Year 6 lesson block frameworks and features convenient QR codes linking straight to brief classroom demonstration videos.

Perfect for staff meetings, collaborative planning sessions, or supporting new teachers entering your team.

Download the plan at https://pld-literacy.org/about/whole-school-literacy-strategy

Request a printed version at https://pld-literacy.org/whole-school-literacy-plan-request-form/

Better literacy outcomes begin with knowing where your students are and what they need next.

PLD’s Tracking Sheets help teachers monitor progress, identify student needs, create targeted groups, and plan effective literacy instruction.

As you prepare for the next teaching period, take time to review student progress and use your data to guide your next steps.

Recommended timing:
• Early Years & Foundation: Mid-term or end of term.
• Year 1–6: Week 10 of each term, during school holidays, or Week 1 of the new term.

Need support? PLD’s School Support Coordinators can provide complimentary feedback to help ensure your tracking, grouping, and planning align with effective Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) implementation.

Request support here:
https://pld-literacy.org/request-for-support-with-pld-tracking-sheets/

Access PLD Tracking Sheets and resources:
https://pld-literacy.org/plds-tracking-sheets/

A recent peer-reviewed study highlights the important role of teacher knowledge and confidence in successfully implementing structured literacy.

Researchers found that as teachers developed their understanding of structured, explicit instruction, they adapted their practice and recognised the benefits for their students.

The findings reinforce the value of high-quality professional learning in supporting evidence-based literacy instruction and sustainable classroom change.

At PLD, our seminars and teacher training are designed to build educators’ knowledge, confidence, and practical skills in delivering explicit, systematic literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading.

Read more:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19404158.2025.2553501

Looking for practical literacy resources that are ready to use?

PLD's free resource library has been developed to support teachers delivering explicit, evidence-based literacy instruction – whether you're planning lessons, supporting intervention, or sharing strategies with families.

You'll find a range of downloadable resources, including:
• Phonics support materials
• Developmental milestone checklists
• Parent information and videos
• Ready-to-use classroom PDFs

Designed to save time and support consistent practice, these resources can be used in the classroom and at home to reinforce learning.

Browse the free collection at
https://pld-literacy.org/freeresources/

If you know an educator who would benefit from these resources, feel free to share this post with them.

The best literacy instruction starts with teachers who never stop learning.

PLD's online Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) courses offer practical, evidence-based professional learning designed for busy educators. Whether you're new to Structured Synthetic Phonics or looking to deepen your expertise, our flexible, self-paced courses provide strategies you can apply in the classroom straight away.

With 90 days of access, you can learn at your own pace, revisit key concepts when needed, and receive a certificate of completion to support your professional learning portfolio.

Invest in your professional growth and help give your students strong foundations for reading and spelling success.

Explore PLD's online professional learning at
https://pld-literacy.org/professional-learning-delivered-online/

Great literacy teaching starts with confident teachers.

When you understand Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP), you can teach reading and spelling with greater clarity, consistency, and purpose – giving every student the best chance to succeed.

PLD's professional learning seminars are designed to turn evidence into action, equipping educators with practical strategies they can implement in the classroom immediately.

Key benefits:
• Learn explicit, evidence-based teaching routines.
• Build confidence in delivering SSP instruction.
• Take away practical resources and classroom-ready strategies.
• Support stronger literacy outcomes for your students.

With one- and two-day seminars, after-school sessions, and online and in-person options, there's a professional learning pathway to suit every educator.

Explore upcoming seminars at
https://pld-literacy.org/australia-wide-professional-development-seminars/

Looking for some professional learning inspiration this weekend?

In this episode of Chalk & Talk, Dr Anita Archer joins Anna Stokke to discuss why explicit instruction is such a powerful and effective approach to teaching. They explore what makes explicit instruction work, who benefits from it, common implementation challenges, and practical strategies teachers can use in their classrooms.

From clear explanations and modelling to guided practice through the “I do, we do, you do” model, this conversation is packed with practical insights for educators wanting to strengthen their instructional practice.

A valuable listen for teachers, leaders and anyone interested in evidence-based approaches that help students succeed.

Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-power-of-explicit-instruction-with-anita-archer-ep-57/id1674223104?i=1000733464372

What’s one idea from explicit instruction that has made a difference in your classroom?

Looking to strengthen whole-school literacy while maximising your budget?

PLD’s Program & Book Bundles make it easier for schools to implement consistent Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) instruction across classrooms with ready-to-go, discounted resource packages.

Why schools choose bundles
• Save 15% compared to individual purchases
• Support consistent SSP implementation across classrooms
• Reduce planning and resource selection time
• Access integrated, evidence-based literacy resources aligned with the Science of Reading

A simple, cost-effective way to support stronger literacy outcomes and sustainable whole-school implementation.

Explore the bundle options at
https://pld-literacy.org/discounted-program-book-bundles/

Only a Few Places Remaining – Perth SSP Seminars Next Week!

Looking to strengthen your literacy teaching with a clear, evidence-aligned approach that delivers measurable results?

Join PLD's two-day Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) seminar in Perth and leave with practical, classroom-ready strategies you can implement immediately.

You'll gain:
✓ A clear roadmap for what to teach and when
✓ Greater confidence delivering SSP with consistency and precision
✓ Practical strategies you can use straight away
✓ A structured approach that supports measurable student growth

Ideal for:
• Graduate teachers
• Teachers moving to a new year level
• Educators transitioning to rural or remote schools
• Any teacher wanting to strengthen literacy outcomes through evidence-informed practice

Perth Seminar Dates:

Foundation–Year 2
6 & 13 August 2026
Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/implementing-ssp-with-pld-in-foundation-to-year-2-tickets-1705233201409

Year 3, 4, 5 & 6
7 & 14 August 2026
Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/implementing-ssp-with-pld-in-years-3-4-5-6-tickets-1708886588789

With only a few places remaining, now is the perfect time to secure your spot.

Explore PLD's full range of in-person and online professional learning:
https://pld-literacy.org/australia-wide-professional-development-seminars/