About this Event
Corrective Reading 2027 is the latest edition of one of the world's most extensively researched reading intervention programs. Built upon more than 50 years of Direct Instruction research, the new edition maintains the explicit instructional routines that have consistently accelerated reading outcomes while introducing updated content, enhanced teaching supports, improved progress monitoring and expanded digital resources.
This full-day professional learning prepares educators to confidently implement the new 2027 edition with fidelity while understanding the instructional principles that drive student success.
Participants will explore the design of the program, placement procedures, lesson routines, correction procedures and effective instructional delivery. Teachers will work through complete lessons, practise delivery techniques, learn how to maintain lesson pace and engagement, and understand how to use ongoing data to make informed instructional decisions.
The training places a strong emphasis on practical application, allowing participants to rehearse lessons, receive coaching and develop confidence before working with students.
Whether implementing Corrective Reading for the first time or transitioning from a previous edition, this professional learning ensures teachers are equipped to deliver high-quality intervention that accelerates student reading achievement.
Participants will learn to:
- Understand the research foundation of Corrective Reading and Direct Instruction.
- Explore the updates introduced in the 2027 edition.
- Navigate all teacher and student resources.
- Administer and interpret placement assessments.
- Deliver highly explicit decoding instruction with fidelity.
- Apply effective signalling, pacing and correction procedures.
- Maximise student engagement through active participation.
- Use progress monitoring to inform instructional decisions.
- Understand mastery criteria and lesson progression.
- Develop practical strategies for successful classroom and school-wide implementation.
Event venue & nearby stays
Swinburne University of Technology, 5 Serpells Lane, Hawthorn, Australia
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