J and J Literacy, Tātai Angitu—Literacy at Massey University, and Lifting Literacy Aotearoa, are proud to bring to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025 the one and only Dr. Nancy Young - Reading, Spelling, Writing Specialist.

Author of the famous ‘Ladder of Reading & Writing’ and Co-Editor of the book ‘Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners’ (2024).

She will be doing a 3-city tour of New Zealand. This listing is for the Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 event in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.

Start the year off learning about the need for differentiated reading and writing instruction to serve ALL your students! Who? What? Why? How?

This is a full day seminar 9.00 am - 3.30 pm split into three sessions and will include:

Nancy’s journey to creating the Ladder of Reading & Writing - the personal events and experiences as a parent and educator that led her to create the infographic and Book - and an in-depth explanation of the key features, research and terminology packed into the infographic.

An exploration of differentiation in classroom practice, referencing content within the Book ‘Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners’ (2024) and its Study Guide.

A panel discussion during which Nancy and experts representing exceptionalities across New Zealand will address differentiated instruction for literacy. Topics of conversation to include: gaps in the research; classroom practices supporting learners with exceptionalities; and getting the next bit right in NZ from a policy and practice viewpoint. Details of panelists to be announced.

Morning tea and lunch are included.

Note that you do not have to have a copy of the Book or Study Guide for this session. We are offering special package deals for both with your ticket for those that wish to acquire a copy of the books. These need to be pre-ordered with your ticket (see the different ticketing options) and will be available for pick up at registration on the day (they will not be posted out before). A limited number of copies will also be available for purchase on the day at regular retail price. See J and J Literacy Shop for full details on the books.

A limited number of scholarships are available for those who would struggle to afford a ticket. To apply for one of these please submit an application using this form by 31 October 2024.

Early Bird tickets close 7 December. After that tickets will be $275+GST