Courses

There are many imitators, but Spalding Education Australia is the only authorised source in Australia that perpetuates the Writing Road to Reading (WRTR) and The Spalding Method (TSM).

We’re committed to providing our students with quality courses and support to nurture a confident English instructor. Our highly sought after certifications will distinguish you as an education professional and accelerate your teaching career.

As a student of Spalding Education Australia, you’ll undergo a variety of challenging, yet rewarding tasks to build your confidence in the classroom. Our courses are unrivalled - backed by evidence-based research and proven to yield positive results in improving the English language skill level. Our courses provide the essential tools to teach reading, writing, and spelling.

Writing Road to Reading (WRTR)

The Writing Road to Reading program is everything you’ll need as an instructor to guide your students on the path to literacy. The possible pathways available to Spalding community members are:

Spalding Authorised Tutor (SAT):

After successfully completing MILA 1, you will have the confidence and skills to tutor children and adults using The Spalding Method. You may now register as a Tutor on our website.

As a Spalding Authorised Tutor you will be equipped with the tools to confidently implement The Spalding Method at home, school, or in another setting amongst individuals, or small groups struggling to improve their spelling, reading, or writing.

Spalding Certified Teacher (SCT):

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required to qualify as an SCT along with the completion of MILA 1 and MILA 2 twice and submit 5 videos that demonstrate your teaching method of each aspect of the Spalding lesson to be reviewed by our accreditation panel.

SCTs are certified to implement The Spalding Method in an educational setting (public or private schools, reading or literacy centres, clinics etc…). SCTs are also qualified to demonstrate and explain The Spalding Method to parents and teachers in group “question and answer” sessions and teach the Parent Introduction to Spalding course.

Spalding Certified Instructor (SCI):

The top candidates amongst the SCTs are invited to continue their studies to become a Spalding Certified Instructor and will need to submit at least 2 more videos of your teaching practicums for review by our accreditation panel.

Spalding Certified Instructors are highly respected positions. SCIs are the only qualified instructors to teach our courses to educational professionals and those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of The Spalding Method.

If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please contact us or view details of the courses below.

Want to know how Spalding Australia is able to help you remove barriers to learning?

Join our monthly online information sessions at 7:30pm on Thursdays. The cost is $20 for a two-hour program. Individual sessions can be scheduled for an additional cost.

These information sessions are valuable for professional practitioners and parents alike and provide an excellent induction into our content (although no substitution to our certified 45-hour MILA 1 course!). This scientifically proven method increases student engagement and success. Teachers become more confident and empowered to accomodate the needs of all students.

If you are a school or have a group of participants interested we are able to visit your location and tailor this introduction from a two hour session to a full day of material depending on the level of depth required.

Get in touch with us today to partner together.

Book now online or contact us to express your interest.

Build your child's confidence and self-esteem through increasing their literacy skills by understanding the phonograms and rules of spelling.

This 10-hour online program is designed for parents and invested individuals whose children are learning literacy using "The Spalding Method" or are in need of support and development in this area.

It is highly recommended for parents to attend this course if they wish to boost their children's learning at home.

The lessons are support-driven with the guidance of an instructor. Parents can expect this course to be interactive, to be provided with feedback, and will be given the opportunity to bring questions to the instructor. Additionally, no assessment is required as it is an introductory course.

Contact us today to express interest in our Parent Course!

MILA 1 (Multisensory Instruction in Language Arts 1) is our internationally accredited 45-hour flagship course.

There should be no limit to the learning potential of individuals. Understanding the pathway to achieve this goal is the primary focus of our comprehensive program. Using instruction in reading, writing and spelling as our launching pad we show you how to take control of learning and understand how all the pieces fit together.

Spalding uses rapid, logical, sequential, systematic and integrated instruction in each element of literacy. This economical course provides incredible benefits to students, parents, and professionals alike.

MILA 2 has a strong focus on the development of grammar, fine-tuning writing skills, and reading comprehension. This course expands the participants’ knowledge of scientifically-based language arts content and methodology. Students may expect to build on the foundational skills and techniques learned in MILA 1.

The MILA 2 course is your opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career. In order to qualify, you must have completed a high achievement in MILA 1 (grade of A or higher), and have implemented Spalding teaching methods for a minimum of one year.

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate increased knowledge of the Writing Road to Reading Program
Demonstrate increased knowledge of spelling and language rules with a particular emphasis on expanding knowledge of morphology
Model/coach writing instruction
Model/coach reading instruction
Demonstrate effective lesson planning of spelling, writing, and reading
Demonstrate ability to create valid and appropriate assessment rubrics

The MILA 1 Refresher gives the participants the opportunity to return to the MILA 1 course with more experience under their belt to better understand the methodologies, stay up-to-date with industry research, and refine teaching techniques.

The course gives students the chance to ask the instructor questions and observe teaching procedures in more detail. The revisions and ideas presented in the refresher will make implementation of the program seamless in the classroom with tips and suggestions for classroom management.

Participants will gain greater knowledge of the Teacher’s Guide and its use in planning a differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

Note: You must have completed MILA 1 to be eligible for this course.

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This course called 'From Spelling to Writing', guides participants through the words for the Ayres list and instructs its use as a basis for sequential, systematic writing instruction. Teachers will be given direct instruction in the teaching of writing.

Writing is a difficult skill to teach, and intimidating. This course is dedicated to giving teachers the confidence and tools to help their students succeed in learning writing skills.

To be eligible for the 'From Spelling to Writing' course, you must have completed MILA 1 and have implemented the program for a minimum of 12 months. This course is geared for those who feel uneasy about their grammar knowledge and are unsure how to teach or improve their students’ writing skills. This may include general and specialist teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, speech and reading specialists, instructional assistants and tutors, educational psychologists, and occupational therapists.

Contact us today to express interest in From Spelling to Writing!

Due to popular demand, Spalding Education Australia has introduced a taster of the Spalding Circle's Reading component, which is a key element of MILA 2.

Whilst no substitution to the indepth content found in our two-week MILA 2 course, it is a great way to transition between our core courses and develop further understanding of the Spalding Program's Text Structures and Mental Actions.

Currently this course will be delivered online via Zoom and will be conducted over one day (Approx. 7 hours).

Research indicates that the ability to read connected text fluently is one of the essential requirements for successful reading comprehension. The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the new Oral Fluency Program.

You must have completed MILA 1 and have been implementing the program for 12 months to be eligible. Participants need to be confident in their ability to teach the spelling lesson, and their students should have mastered the 70 phonograms and the majority of the 32 spelling rules.

Being able to process phonologically, use orthographic skills (decoding), have some semantic skills (vocabulary), and contextual skills (background knowledge) are prerequisites for building fluency in a language. Your students will be equipped to learn a new literacy skill that builds on their existing knowledge with the implementation of the Oral Reading Fluency techniques.

Fluency is reading words with ease, expression, and without hesitation. Appropriate volume, pacing, and inflexion are involved. It’s the ability to gain deep meaning of the content read without noticeable mental effort.

Participants will learn how to teach students the ability to develop control over surface-level text processing so that their students focus on understanding the deeper levels of meaning embedded in the text. The goal is to have students reach the level of fluency where no conscious effort or attention is required because the fundamental literacy skills have become automatic. Fluency is not an end in itself, but a critical pathway to comprehension.

Upon completing the course, you will have all the necessary tools to teach oral fluency to students from Kinder through to adult-level reading and be able to assess and evaluate the oral fluency levels of the students.

You’ll be provided with fluency training powerpoints at both primary and intermediate levels to use with the students to equip them in self-directed use of the program. You will be provided with a manual of passages from levels Prep to Year 6. Passages will include both assessment and ongoing practice passages to further develop fluency.

Contact us to today express interest in Oral Reading Fluency.