Word Origins is an exciting, explicit year 3 to 6 spelling and word study program, designed to follow any high-quality early primary phonics program. The daily lessons focus on multiple layers of word knowledge, including orthography, morphology, semantics and etymology.

The workshop will introduce the design, scope and sequence, and materials utilised in the program and participants will gain an understanding of the structure and delivery of the detailed lesson plans, including daily reviews. The interpretation of assessment data, and the use of program resources will also be explored.

Developed by DSF Literacy and Clinical Services, the workshop is aimed at teachers of students in mid/upper primary school (including whole-class and remediation settings), and other professionals interested in delivering a comprehensive, evidence-informed spelling and word study program.

Date/times:

9.00am to 3.30pm

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Venue:

The Jindalee Hotel
Sinnamon Rd
Jindalee Qld 4074

https://jindaleehotel.com.au/

Inclusions:

• Training course
• Light lunch *

* Please advise if you would like Vegetarian (V), Low Gluten (LG) and/or Low Dairy (LD) meal option on registration, or if you have any allergies.
The team at the Jindalee Hotel, will do their very best to accommodate them, but as their menu is prepared freshly in kitchen, there may be trace allergens.

Catering preferences cannot be changed with less than 7 days notice of course start date.

Price

• Non-member $290.00
• Member $275.50

* Must be logged in with member credentials to automatically access the 5% Member Discount.

Word Origins Manuals

Word Origins Manual Level 1: 4 Volume Edition (2026) is sold separately. It is an additional $315.00.
 

How to register:

1. Online: Register to book and pay online. Enter Attendee name and email in billing details.
(Online purchase is currently limited to one ticket at a time. Instant confirmation but please allow 2 business days for your Tax Invoice to be emailed)

2. Phone: Please call our office during business hours (8.30am – 3.30pm) to register and pay over the phone.

Registration closes 18 May 2026 (or earlier if sold out), as venue/catering bookings need to be confirmed a week prior to course start date.

Important Notes

1. Payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your registration and is non-refundable.
2. Changes requested within 7 days of start date are not able to be made, as course details are confirmed with venue/trainer.
3. If you are unable to attend, you may:
   3.a. Opt for a Credit Note for a future course. 14 days notice is required.
   3.b. Transfer your ticket to another person. 7 days notice required.
4. Speld Qld reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an event if minimum numbers (as determined by us) are not met, or if the presenter is unable to attend. You may choose to transfer to the new event, send another attendee in your place or receive a refund.

* Our online booking system only allows 1 ticket to be purchased at a time, so we can capture the name and email address of the attendee.
If your school would like to book multiple Teachers into this course, please call our office during business hours.