News
All the latest on what we have been up to at MultiLit.
MultiLit leaders named among top scholars
Congratulations to MultiLit chairman Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM and senior research fellow Dr Mark Carter who have been named among the top 1 per cent of scholars worldwide by ScholarGPS. The analytics site recognises tertiary institutions and academics for their outstanding performance in various fields, disciplines and specialties. Rankings are based on publication record, as well as impact and quality of academic work.
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.
Insights
Take a deeper dive into some of our research, programs and professional development, and learn more about our team’s expertise and experience.
Addressing Literacy Intervention Challenges: Insights from the ACPPA 2024 Member Survey
Recently the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association (ACPPA) conducted a member survey, inviting MultiLit as a sponsor to contribute to the questionnaire. The 2024 Member Survey sheds light on the current state of literacy intervention in schools, highlighting both the successes and the challenges faced by educators.
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.
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: 15 September 2024
Mentioned in The Canberra Times article ‘Nonsense’ words are helping kids learn to read’, published on 15 September 2024, St Anthony’s Parish Primary School uses InitiaLit as a part of their structured literacy approach in kindergarten to year 2.
Media mention: 14 September 2024
The ABC segment, ‘Inside Australias ‘fee free’ private schools for disadvantaged children’, published on 14 September 2024, Arethusa College is seen using MacqLit to support literacy intervention for disadvantage students.
Media mention: 26 August 2024
In The Australian’s article, ‘States dragging their heels on key step to literacy’, published on 26 August 2024, MultiLit’s Product Development Manager, Alison McMurtrie says explicit and classroom-wide instruction of core reading skills – including phonics – is the best way to teach children to read.
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.
