TFE Principals’ Forum - 10th Jun 2021
In Jun 2020, we convened our third Think Forward Principals’ Forum, bringing together Principals and APs/DPs to discuss high quality instruction and the Science of Learning.
Are the five components of reading enough? - Troy Verey
Join Troy as he shares his experiences in implementing the five components of reading, discussing an evidence-based approach to explicit instruction and its importance for teaching students to read.
Gippsland Branch - Rosemary Roberts - Systematic Synthetic Phonics: How & Why?
Exclusive to Gippsland members. Gippsland Educators Language & Literacy are very excited to be announcing their second professional learning session for teachers.
Building a Coherent Curriculum - Reid Smith
Reid shares his experiences in working towards a coherent and knowledge-rich curriculum, discussing the development of a low-variance approach to instruction and its importance to long-term knowledge building.
The Science of School Improvement - David MacSporran and Yates Avenue Public School
David MacSporran is the Principal of Yates Avenue Public School in western Sydney. The school has a clear vision for evidence-based teaching practices and continuous improvement for all staff. David and the leadership team will present an outline of how the science of reading and Explicit Direct Instruction has informed their school improvement journey.
How to Provide Evidence-Based Reading Support - Greg Clement - Clayton South Primary
Primary School Principal Greg Clement is successfully leading a change in practice using the science of reading at Clayton South Primary School. You may have heard of the work going on at CSPS via Greg’s new blog. Hear how your school could do the same!
NSW Branch - Inaugural Meeting
Calling all NSW TFE members…
Join Sam Donnan, Rebecca Gillogly, and Sarah Fowler to launch the NSW Branch of Think Forward Educators.
TFE Principals’ Forum - 10th Mar 2021
On the 9th Nov 2020, we launched the Think Forward Principals’ Forum, bringing together Principals and APs/DPs to discuss high quality instruction and the Science of Learning.
Gippsland Branch - Dr Toni Seiler - What do we mean by the Science of Reading?
Exclusive to Gippsland members. Gippsland Educators Language & Literacy are very excited to be announcing their first professional learning session for teachers. Zooming to a device near you…
Writing and the science of learning - Daisy Christodoulou
Think Forward Educators is thrilled to welcome Daisy Christodoulou to speak with us. Join us for an evening with one of the world’s most influential educators. Daisy provides her take on some of her areas of expertise, including Effective instruction, Assessment, and Writing.
TFE PL Nov 2020 - Melanie Henry
This presentation is aimed at secondary teachers considering or at the beginning of their journey into structured literacy. I’ll provide an overview of our journey as a school, what it looks like in the classroom, individual supports for students and staff development, as well as suggest some resources and strategies for starting out.
TFE Nov Webinar Churchill Primary
Churchill Primary uses an Explicit Direct Instruction approach, teaching the five components of literacy based on the science of reading. Principal, Jacquie Burrows has overseen significant increases in NAPLAN literacy results using this approach, and expects to see this trend continue.
TFE Principals’ Forum - 9th Nov 2020
On the 9th Nov 2020, we launched the Think Forward Principals’ Forum, bringing together Principals and APs/DPs to discuss high quality instruction and the Science of Learning.
TFE Sep Webinar Jasmine Lane
Think Forward Educators welcomes Jasmine Lane to share her insights into the intersections of effective instruction with social and racial equity in schools.
TFE Sep Webinar Pamela Snow and Nathaniel Swain
Join Professor Pamela Snow and Dr Nathaniel Swain to discuss literacy for underserved secondary students
TFE July Webinar Dr Robyn Wheldall
Have you wondered how the Science of Reading can improve your practice?
This talk is an ideal refresher, introduction, and/or reconfirmation opportunity for you and your colleagues, to learn how the latest scientific research can optimise educational practice for all students.