News
All the latest on what we have been up to at MultiLit.
New hi-lo books released for older readers
MultiLit has published a new series of Firecracker Books aimed at Years 4 to 6 low-progress readers. The Ignite Series aims to develop reading skills and confidence of older readers with content that is interesting and relevant and something they want to read.
Vibrant new location for Bella Vista Literacy Centre
As part of MultiLit’s commitment to providing comfortable, conducive and modern learning environments for our students, the Bella Vista Literacy Centre relocated to a new space on 3 June 2024.
Pioneering reading researcher now a debut children’s author
MultiLit Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM has published his first children’s book, When I Was a Lad, heavily inspired by his own childhood growing up in the United Kingdom.
Insights
Take a deeper dive into some of our research, programs and professional development, and learn more about our team’s expertise and experience.
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.
Media
MultiLit experts are often called upon by the media to provide perspectives on education policy, literacy and behaviour – check out where we have been seen recently.
Media Mention: 25 June 2024
Supporting older primary school students struggling to progress in learning to read has long presented a conundrum for educators.
Media mention: 4 June 2024
Dr Mark Carter discusses The Academy for the Science of Instruction and its aim of training teachers in essential skills that universities generally do not cover in initial teacher education courses.
Media Mention: 5 June 2024
Dean of The Academy for the Science of Instruction, Dr Mark Carter and Academic Board Chair, Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM, discuss the need for evidence-based teaching practices to improve student achievement, in an article published in Education Review.
Publications
MultiLit Moments
Our newsletter, featuring our latest research, stories from schools using MultiLit programs, and new product and professional development offerings, is published three times a year. To join the mailing list, contact us.
MultiLit Moments June 2024
In this edition, MultiLit expands in the West, SpellEx Part A is released, and a new initiative to enhance teacher knowledge of evidence-based practice is launched.
MultiLit Moments April 2023
In this edition, MultiLit opens Brisbane Centre, new releases from MRU Press, improving oral language skills with LanguageLift, Closing the Gap Initiative expands to 42 schools, and more.
MultiLit Moments May 2022
In this edition, MultiLit Literacy Centres reignite a love of learning, 21 schools join our Closing the Gap initiative, and introducing our new Bookshop, range of picture books and assessment tool.
Nomanis
Reading | Teaching | Learning | Connecting
Nomanis, published twice a year, explores the ideas and evidence about effective instruction in reading and related skills, for teachers, parents, fellow professionals and policy makers. Our aim is to provide readable and engaging accounts of developments in the teaching of reading and writing, distilled from the sometimes rather esoteric, and certainly dry, research literature. Subscriptions are free, and we welcome contributions and correspondence.
Nomanis Notes
Nomanis Notes is a series of single page briefings on educational topics likely to be of interest to parents, teachers and other professionals, with particular reference to learning difficulties. Our aim is to succinctly summarise the state of knowledge on the topic, offer a considered opinion, and to provide starter references for those wishing to find out more.
