Achieving Reading Fluency

Do all students naturally learn to read fluently? And if not, how might you support students to develop reading fluency? And, how fast is fast enough?  Explore these questions and more to build your toolkit of research knowledge and practical application.

Supporting Spelling

What are the best approaches to supporting student spelling? What role might language and vocabulary play in supporting spelling through morphology knowledge? How can technology be used to support skills. As a Speech Pathologist, what is our role in supporting spelling?

Interpreting Data

Deepen your knowledge and expand your toolkit of techniques and tools for the assessment and support of reading fluency and spelling skills with a focus on the students who are at risk of poor progress. Learn how to make data driven decisions based on indiviudal student profiles.

About the course

This course explores the critical role of spelling and reading fluency in literacy, showing how accurate, paced, and expressive reading supports comprehension and higher-level thinking, while strong spelling skills enhance reading, writing, and overall language understanding. Participants will examine evidence-based approaches to supporting student spelling, including the role of language, vocabulary, and morphology knowledge. The course will also cover technology tools to support skill development and highlight the Speech Pathologist’s role in assessment and intervention. You will deepen your knowledge, expand your toolkit, and learn to make data-driven decisions tailored to individual student profiles, focusing on those at risk of poor progress.

Kathryn Thorburn

Starting her professional life in Speech Pathology, Kathryn diversified her skills by completing additional training as a teacher [primary plus a Masters of Special Education] over 20 years ago. An early adopter of research in both Speech Pathology and Education, she has extensive training and practical experience in translating research into practice in the K - 12 classroom and clinic. Kathryn was a member of the syllabus writing team for the new K-2 and 3 - 6 NSW English Syllabus in 2021. Her current focus is on supporting the students who often get lost in the classroom due to dyslexia, DLD and other learning difficulties either developmental disabilities or mild - moderate acquired neurological injuries [tbi, oncology, epilepsy, rare disease]. Kathryn continues to maintain current qualifications in both Speech Pathology [CPSP | MSPA] and Teaching [NESA Accredited Teacher - Proficient] and loves to equip other speech pathology and education professionals to support the success of more students.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 8 Lessons

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    Supporting Lexical Literacy Development

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Reading Fluency - Part 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Reading Fluency - Part 1 Handouts & Resource Downloads

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Reading Fluency - Part 2

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Reading Fluency - Part 2

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Spelling Part 1 Handouts & Resources

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Spelling Part 1

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Spelling Part 2 - Handouts & Resources

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Spelling Part 2

Feedback

Kathryn has presented for Speech Pathology Australia [Conference Presentation | Conference Workshop | Professional Development Sessions], Language, Learning & Literacy Conference DyslexiaSPELD WA, Sharing Best Practice Conference, Australian Inclusive Education Conference, Think Forward Educators, Learning Difficulties Australia, Science of Teaching and Learning Australia [SOTLA] Conference, Successful Learning Conference, University of Sydney, University of Newcastle Speech Pathology Students, AISNSW Schools, DET QLD Schools plus a wide range of Speech Pathology Private Practices.

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Hi Kathryn,  I just finished the first module and goodness, I wish I had jumped onto this last year. I have kids in upper primary for whom I needed this PD. Really getting a lot out of this membership. Thanks so much!
Speech Pathologist.

Sydney, NSW.

Highly recommend! Zero affiliation with Kathryn just a current member and it’s brilliant.
Speech Pathologist.

NSW

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Thanks Tamworth!! Just back from a day presenting for the NSW/ ACT SPA Regional & Remote Network! Loved face to face meeting so many ‘‘virtual friends’. Shared a live version of parts of the Tier 3 Toolkit Membership focusing on School Age Academic Language, Reading Comprehension & Writing - Assessment & Intervention
Kathryn Thorburn.

Language and Learning.

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Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and making this platform happen. The learning I have done in the last month has revolutionised my intervention and I can't wait to keep learning.
Speech Pathologist.

Queensland

One of my colleagues has recently been participating in your online toolkit and has raved about what a great PD experience it has been, and that it is the best training that she has undertaken as a Speech Path – so thanks for big such a great resource and so generous with sharing your amazing knowledge and experience!
Speech Pathologist

Western Australia

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Hi Kathryn I'd love to extend my membership please. You have ruined me for all other training and PD. Your offering is incredible. Thank you so much for what you do.
Specialist Literacy Tutor

Melbourne, Victoria

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