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.
The Word Origins manual is available from DSF and will be available to order at the time of attendance at a discounted price for workshop attendees.
(Orders are filled by DSF as Speld Qld does not stock this item)
Presenters:
Kylie Eckermann is one of our Trainers and Education Advisors. The majority of her time is spent delivering the 4-day Face-to-Face training to teachers and Speech Pathologists and supporting schools in their Sounds-Write journey with follow-up communication and visits to their classrooms. Prior to training as a presenter, Kylie co-ordinated the tutoring program in our office.
Before joining the team at Speld Qld, Kylie spent 28 years working as a primary school teacher. She is passionate about helping busy teachers by directing them to evidence-based programs and offering ongoing support.
Kylie Power is an experienced primary school teacher with a passion for teaching reading. She has worked extensively with students at Speld Qld, engaging small groups and individual students in the Sounds-Write program.
Kylie started as an Education Advisor, sharing her knowledge of evidence-based programs and teaching practices with parents, teachers and allied professionals and now works as a Sounds-Write trainer, delivering Face-to-Face workshops to teachers and speech pathologists throughout Queensland. Kylie thrives on this recent role of helping teaching professionals to expand their knowledge of how the English code works and how to best teach students of all ages to become fluent at reading and spelling.
Also in attendance will be Mandy Nayton, the CEO of DSF Literacy and Clinical Services and President of AUSPELD (the Australian Federation of Specific Educational Learning Difficulties Associations). She is an educational and developmental psychologist and qualified teacher with extensive experience in the field of literacy education. Mandy supports schools with literacy planning and provides professional development in the areas of literacy acquisition and intervention, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, working memory and cognitive load, and the science of reading. Mandy is a passionate advocate for evidence-informed instruction and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Curtin University’s School of Allied Health. She is a leading Australian LETRS Trainer and has conducted research and published numerous papers in collaboration with UWA, Curtin and Macquarie Universities.
Date/times:
9.00am to 3.30pm
16 July 2025
(Please arrive 15 mins early for a 9.00am start)
Venue:
The O'Shea Centre
19 Lovedale Street
Wilston Qld 4051
Inclusions:
Price
* Must be logged in with member credentials to automatically access the 5% Member Discount.
How to register:
1. Online: Register to book and pay online. Enter Attendee name and email in billing details. (Purchase 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 9 July 2025 (or earlier if sold out), as venue/catering bookings need to be confirmed a week prior to course start date.
Important Notes
