Case Study: Grace Lutheran Primary School, Queensland
After a thorough six-month professional learning and research process, Grace Lutheran Primary decided to implement MultiLIt’s InitiaLit program beginning in the 2024 school year.
Schools report ongoing intervention resourcing challenges: survey
Understanding Australian primary schools’ ability to meet literacy needs amid high rates of low-progress readers.
Evaluating the research behind MultiLit programs
When considering adopting a new literacy program for your school, evaluating the research underpinning these programs is really important.
Teachers need evidence-based training
In Dr Mark Carter’s OpEd published in Education HQ on 5 June 2024, he discusses the need for schools and teachers to be equipped to meet their students’ challenges.
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.
Case Study: Upwey South Primary School, Victoria
Principal Damien Kitch discusses the remarkable impact of implementing InitiaLit and MiniLit, within a Response to Intervention framework, on both teachers and students. The school placed among the top five for literacy achievement in its region in 2022 NAPLAN results.
Literacy Centres Testimonial:
Kate H. on holiday programs
Seeing the positive impact of MultiLit Literacy Centre programs on children’s confidence, skills and abilities is incredibly rewarding, but there’s nothing better than hearing about it from families themselves. This parent testimonial demonstrates the benefits of the holiday program option and provides insights into their family’s experience of MultiLit Literacy Centres. We thank Kate very much for being willing to share her thoughts and feedback publicly.
Case Study: Toowoomba Anglican School, Qld
Based on extensive research into how children learn to read, MultiLit has been supporting educators to provide effective literacy instruction for more than 30 years. This case study demonstrates how MultiLit programs are having a significant impact: both in building teachers’ knowledge and capacity and lifting student learning outcomes.
Meet our Team: Freya Purnell
COO and Publisher Freya Purnell on how MultiLit products come to life and what drives our culture of innovation and commitment to effective instruction.
Innovation in learning: The MultiLit Research Unit
The MultiLit Research Unit (MRU) is at the heart of the development of MultiLit products and resources, ensuring the best translation of research into practice.