Speld Qld offers Professional Learning opportunities in bite-sized sessions to all schools, organisations, parent groups and individuals across Queensland.

Our sessions are designed to promote awareness of Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) in order to improve learning outcomes for students.

We can tailor the professional development to your needs, however, we also offer standard 1.5 hour presentations.

We can deliver PD sessions in regional and remote areas of Queensland through a video conferencing platform. A sound internet connection is required.

These include:

Session: 60 minutes

Teaching students with learning difficulties across all settings is challenging. This practical fast paced workshop will:


• Dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding dyslexia; and
• Identify accommodations that are reasonable to ask of teachers in all classroom settings.

Session: 60 minutes

This 60 minute workshop explores what assistive technology is and how it can bring independence, confidence and joy to learning. Practical tips and strategies are provided relating to how best to use devices such as iPads, tablets, PCs and other technology to effectively support those with learning differences.

Session: 60 minutes


Dyscalculia, a specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics, is an innate difficulty in learning and comprehending mathematics. People who have a specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia) have trouble understanding numbers, learning how to manipulate numbers, learning mathematical facts, and a number of other related difficulties. This 90-minute workshop will explore:


• The main predictors of dyscalculia.
• How dyscalculia is assessed.
• What maths skills may be impacted.
• The adjustments we can make to support.

Session: 60 minutes


Executive functions are skills we use every day to learn, work and manage daily life. When students have difficulty with executive functions, aspects of learning and school life become a challenge.

You will learn what Executive Functions are, how to identify these challenges and how to help students.

Session: 60 minutes

This professional development session will equip educators to effectively support gifted students. Led by a Speld QLD Education Advisor, experienced teacher and parent of two gifted children, participants will explore the unique characteristics and needs of gifted learners. Additionally, we'll delve into the concept of twice exceptionality (2e) and discover evidence-based provisions. Through a strength-based approach, educators will gain valuable insights to enhance their teaching toolkit.

$550.00 (60 - 90 min workshop)


$200.00 (60 minutes workshop for parents*)


*if held the same day as the School PD Booking (otherwise 1.5 hour workshop fee applies)

These workshops are only available to Speld Qld Members. If your school is not a member, please visit our Membership page to find out how to register.

Professional Development sessions are arranged on an individual basis but can take place during:


• School hours.
• Outside school hours.
• School holiday periods.
• Pupil free days.

All requests will be considered and a response will be provided as soon as possible. If you any queries, please email speld@speld.org.au