The full program for the 2024 PETAA Leading with Literacy Conference has been announced!
Your only national conference focused on showcasing evidence-informed, best practice classroom and whole-school approaches to primary English and literacy instruction, this year's conference is unmissable: the theme is Reading: Learning, meaning, pleasure.
For two days, educators, school leaders, and English and literacy experts will gather at the Novotel Parramatta in Sydney NSW (or online via livestream) with a single, shared goal: to transform reading instruction in Australian schools.
The conference features a deep bench of brilliant speakers, both local and international, including a deeply experienced and inspiring group of keynote presenters:
- Distinguised Professor Emeritus Timothy Shanahan (University of Illinois, USA)
- Professor Anne Castles (Australian Catholic University, NSW)
- Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin (VIC)
- "Teacher librarian and author Megan Daley (QLD)
- Professor Teresa Cremin (Literacy and Social Justice Centre, UK)*
- Associate Professor Helen Adam (Edith Cowan University, WA)
- Award-winning children's author Emily Rodda (NSW)
- Associate Professor (adjunct) Noella Mackenzie (NSW)
See the 2024 Conference program
"I want to encourage all educators to attend this conference," said Michelle Bradley, PETAA's Head of Professional Learning.
"After 30 years in Australian schools (most recently as an Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction) I am leveraging my expertise and working with the PETAA team to build opportunities at the conference for attendees to remember and reignite their passion for teaching reading, discover practical strategies backed by latest evidence to ensure effective instruction in Australian schools, and claim vital time and space to build new knowledge and understandings.
"Let’s revolutionise reading instruction together."
View the full program below, and why not register your place today? Earlybird discounts are currently available!