InitiaLit is an evidence-based whole-class literacy program which will provide all children with the essential core knowledge and strong foundations to become successful readers and writers. InitiaLit is a three-year program, covering the first three years of school (typically Foundation to Year 2). InitiaLit–Foundation was released in 2017, InitiaLit–1 was released in 2018 and InitiaLit–2 will follow in November 2019.
In the context of a Response to Intervention framework, InitiaLit is a Tier 1 program, designed to be delivered to whole classes by classroom teachers. Find out more about InitiaLit here.
The training covers the practical implementation and delivery of the program through extensive small group role-play activities and live video demonstrations of lessons.
What the workshop covers
- The theoretical framework on which InitiaLit is based
- Detailed overview of the program content
- Implementation and assessment procedures
- Practical demonstrations of the lessons and opportunities to practise lesson delivery
Who should attend
- Teachers
- Regular casuals that may relieve in Foundation throughout the year
- learning support staff
- Stage leaders
InitiaLit–Foundation, InitiaLit–1, InitiaLit–2 and InitiaLit PD are available only to schools.
Accreditation
NSW Education Standards Authority
Completing the InitiaLit Professional Development Workshop will contribute 11 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.2.2, 1.6.2, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.5.2, 3.2.2, 3.6.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, and 5.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Teacher Quality Institute, ACT
This program has been accredited by TQI in 2021. Attendance provides 10 PD hours for ACT teachers.
A MultiLit representative will be in touch with you by email to confirm your registration and provide workshop details. Included in all MultiLit workshops are detailed notes to take back to your school, coffee and tea on arrival, morning tea and lunch. If your order includes a program kit, this will be sent directly to your delivery address.
Please note: P-INF 001 (InitiaLit–F Kit Only) and W-INF (InitiaLit PD Only) is available only if you have previously purchased P-INF 1 (InitiaLit PD + Kit). P-IN1 001 (InitiaLit–1 Kit Only) and W-IN1 (InitiaLit–1 PD Only) is available only if you have previously purchased P-IN 1 (InitiaLit PD + Kit). PIN2001 InitiaLit–2 Kit and WIN2001 InitiaLit–2 PD Workshop are only available if your school has previously purchased PIN2 InitiaLit–2 PD Workshop plus Kit.
The use of MultiLit publications and attendance at professional development workshops is for personal education use in schools with State/Territory accreditation (‘Accredited Schools’). Other commercial use, hiring or lending, or other use as part of any commercial, not-for-profit, or fee-paying program of instruction or tuition not carried out within an Accredited School is strictly prohibited.