News
All the latest on what we have been up to at MultiLit.
MultiLit researchers feature at Australia’s premier language and literacy conference
MultiLit leads key symposium on evidence-informed practice in schools and hosts well-attended workshops at the DSF Language, Literacy and Learning Conference in Perth.
New Reading Pledge provides roadmap to help students who are struggling
Five from Five and Learning Difficulties Australia release new Reading Pledge, providing both primary and secondary school teachers with guidance on the training and resources they need to deliver targeted assessments and interventions to assist students who are struggling.
MultiLit expands its West Coast presence with new Perth Centre
The expanded MultiLit Perth Centre was officially launched on Wednesday 20 March, at a function attended by members of the education community.
Insights
Take a deeper dive into some of our research, programs and professional development, and learn more about our team’s expertise and experience.
St Cuthbert’s committed to success with InitiaLit
Seven years ago, St Cuthbert’s Catholic School in Tasmania made a commitment to explicit, direct instruction and evidence-based practices to ensure all children had the same opportunities and successes. As part of this, they adopted InitiaLit for students in Prep to Grade 2, to develop the foundations for students to become successful readers and writers.
Case Study: St Columba’s Primary School, Western Australia
St Columba’s Catholic Primary School has reported a dramatic improvement in students’ literacy achievement since partnering with MultiLit seven years ago. Principal Allen McMahon discusses the impact of MultiLit’s programs and consistent high-quality instruction on student achievement.
Supporting schools to adapt to Queensland’s new reading approach
To help schools deliver on the Reading Commitment recently announced by the Queensland Department of Education, this article outlines how MultiLit programs are informed by the key principles and evidence encapsulated in the Science of Reading.
Media
MultiLit experts are often called upon by the media to provide perspectives on education policy, literacy and behaviour – check out where we have been seen recently.
Media Mention: 3 April 2024
Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM comments that “Every state and territory education minister must pledge to provide the keys to literacy to every child before they leave primary school and to do what is necessary to support those students still struggling in secondary school…”.
Media Mention: 19 February 2024
With over 35% of students in WA struggling to read, Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM says the results show schools are using approaches “that are inferior to explicit and systematic phonics teaching and leave too many children struggling, or worse, falling through the cracks.”
Media Mention: 19 February 2024
In WA Today’s article, ‘WA’s reading problem is hiding in plain sight’, Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM writes that more must be done to ensure reforms are supported by robust evidence around what works to enhance learning and boost students’ results.
Publications
MultiLit Moments
Our newsletter, featuring our latest research, stories from schools using MultiLit programs, and new product and professional development offerings, is published three times a year. To join the mailing list, contact us.
MultiLit Moments April 2023
In this edition, MultiLit opens Brisbane Centre, new releases from MRU Press, improving oral language skills with LanguageLift, Closing the Gap Initiative expands to 42 schools, and more.
MultiLit Moments May 2022
In this edition, MultiLit Literacy Centres reignite a love of learning, 21 schools join our Closing the Gap initiative, and introducing our new Bookshop, range of picture books and assessment tool.
MultiLit Moments November 2021
Read about MultiLit’s partnership with the Australian Government under the Closing the Gap Initiative, the recent launch of MiniLit Sage, and more in this new double issue of MultiLit Moments.
Nomanis
Reading | Teaching | Learning | Connecting
Nomanis, published twice a year, explores the ideas and evidence about effective instruction in reading and related skills, for teachers, parents, fellow professionals and policy makers. Our aim is to provide readable and engaging accounts of developments in the teaching of reading and writing, distilled from the sometimes rather esoteric, and certainly dry, research literature. Subscriptions are free, and we welcome contributions and correspondence.
Nomanis Notes
Nomanis Notes is a series of single page briefings on educational topics likely to be of interest to parents, teachers and other professionals, with particular reference to learning difficulties. Our aim is to succinctly summarise the state of knowledge on the topic, offer a considered opinion, and to provide starter references for those wishing to find out more.
