Keynotes, seminars, tailored workshops and coaching
Contact Dr Tessa Daffern to discuss professional learning options that can be tailored specifically for your context.
Beyond the Word List: Integrating Spelling, Handwriting, Reading and Grammar
A masterclass for classroom teachers with Dr Tessa Daffern
Live online via Zoom
Join Dr Tessa Daffern live via Zoom for a practical masterclass exploring how to integrate phonological, orthographic and morphological instruction across a series of lessons.
Using subject-specific vocabulary and words drawn from literary texts students are studying, Tessa will showcase lesson examples that connect spelling, handwriting, reading and sentence-level grammar. Grounded in Triple Word Form Theory, these lessons support spaced and cumulative learning, helping students revisit, connect and build their knowledge over time.
Bonus: Every registered attendee receives a free copy of The Little Compendium of Standard English Spelling, valued at $70.
When: Tuesday 1 December 2026, 7 to 8 pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Where: Live via Zoom
Fee: $100 plus GST
Build meaningful connections. Bring practical ideas to your classroom.
Refining Your Spelling Scope and Sequence: From Research to Instructional Planning
A practical masterclass informed by Triple Word Form Theory
Live online via Zoom
Join Dr Tessa Daffern for a practical session supporting school-based educators to design or refine a coherent spelling scope and sequence. Explore best-practice approaches to sequencing phonological, orthographic and morphological knowledge and skills so that learning is systematic, cumulative and spaced.
Consider when and how to build in retrieval practice and allow time for the acquisition, retention and transfer of taught skills. Explore how to keep planning responsive to students’ needs while making meaningful connections with vocabulary across the curriculum and sentence-level grammar.
Bonus: Every registered attendee receives a free copy of The Little Compendium of Standard English Spelling, valued at $70.
When: Thursday 28 January 2027, 3 to 4 pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Where: Live via Zoom
Fee: $100 plus GST
‘Literacy Courses’ Now Live
We’re excited to announce the launch of Literacy Courses—our new online professional learning platform designed specifically for educators. Access evidence-based, self-paced courses developed by Dr Tessa Daffern, featuring recorded seminars, authentic classroom demonstrations, downloadable teaching resources and practical follow-up tasks. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your knowledge of spelling instruction or deepen your understanding of phonology, orthography, morphology and assessment, you can now learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Explore our courses and start your professional learning journey today.
Tailored School Workshops
Getting the most out of the CoSTEY & CoST Dashboards
Dr Tessa Daffern offers online and/or face-to-face tailored professional development so that teachers can get the most out of the CoSTEY Dashboard and/or the CoST Dashboard.
Designed to suit your current school context, professional development workshops can either be used to refine your existing implementation across the school or to introduce teachers to an explicit, linguistic-focussed approach to spelling instruction using the CoSTEY Dashboard (for the first 3 years of school) and/or the CoST Dashboard (for Years 3 to 6, or for secondary school students requiring intervention).
Dr Tessa Daffern has engaged with many schools across Australia, as well as the following organisations and education departments:
