PETAA reference texts help educators deepen their understanding of English and literacy teaching through practical, research-informed guidance across reading, writing, language and literature. Drawing together theory, curriculum and classroom practice, they provide the concepts, professional language and instructional frameworks that help teachers interpret curriculum, make informed teaching decisions, and plan, teach and assess with greater clarity.
With membership, reference texts give schools common reference points for sustained professional discussion, shared language and more consistent approaches to English and literacy teaching over time.
Reference texts PETAA is publishing in 2026
Published March 2026
Teaching EAL/D Students in Mainstream Classrooms
by Margery Hertzberg with Cindy Valdez.
Written for classroom teachers (Years F–8) and instructional leaders, this updated edition of
Teaching English Language Learners in Mainstream Classes
translates complex ideas into clear, practical guidance for everyday teaching.
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Coming in September 2026
A Closer Look at Spelling in the Primary Classroom
by Grace Oakley and Janet Fellowes.
This second edition
explains how to select and use multiple strategies for targeted spelling instruction to support diverse learners, including children from EAL/D backgrounds and those with difficulties and disabilities that impact on spelling
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