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In this workshop, Del collaborates with Speech Language Therapist Emma Nahna to unpack the important foundations of early literacy through the lens of the “Science of Reading”.
In this workshop they will cover:
- How we learn to read and the powerful influence that ECE kaiako can have on the process
- Ways that foundational literacy can naturally and easily be integrated into a play-based curriculum
- How to grow your (kaiako) knowledge, understanding and application of the science of reading to set tamariki up for future reading and writing success when the transition to school learning.
Facilitator: Del Costello and Emma Nahna
This workshop will be recorded, and presentation slides will be sent to all registrants.
Del Costello
I'm an Education Consultant based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, New Zealand. I am the director and a PLD consultant with Coactive Education and I work in a variety of schools, early childhood centres and Kāhui Ako.
I work alongside teachers and school leaders to grow practice, improve learner outcomes and support sustainable changes in practice and school systems. Specialist areas: oral language, literacy, local curriculum, assessment for learning, cultural capability and digital technologies.
Emma Nahna
Based in the King Country, Emma Nahna established Sound Foundations for Literacy in 2019 to provide professional support and quality teaching resources to educators and parents. With a 15 year background in Speech Language Therapy and a passion for literacy, oral language, and sharing learning with others, Emma works as a Literacy Coach and PLD Facilitator partnering with schools and ECE settings around New Zealand.
Emma empowers schools, ECE and whānau to evaluate and improve literacy outcomes at a whole-school systems level by:
- using evidence aligned assessment tools to identify priority language & literacy target areas
- building deep knowledge and practical skills in language development and Structured Literacy for kaiako to develop childrens’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- coaching to build a continuous improvement model where teams reflect, set goals, plan and evaluate together, with children’s learning squarely at the centre.
Registration information
- $70 for ECC Members
- $245 for non members
Any cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance of the workshop will be entitled to a refund less a 10% administration fee. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the workshop, but before the workshop, are eligible for a credit transfer only. Any cancellations made after the workshop begins will not be eligible for a refund however you will still receive the workshop recording. We will endeavour to provide as much advance notice of a change as is possible, but we cannot accept responsibility for staff time or backfilling positions.
