Join us on 24 June at 12:00 PM AEST for a live webinar with Dr Julie Vogel, National Education Officer at Renaissance Learning and educational psychology expert, as she unpacks the report findings and explores what the research tells us about tackling disengagement and turning the tide on reading.
Webinars
Beyond Reading Engagement: Building Reading Identity, Agency and Intellectual Culture in Schools
What if reading engagement isn’t actually enough?
Many schools invest enormous energy into reading programmes. But there’s a difference between a student who participates in reading — and one who identifies as a reader.
We’re partnering with Gabrielle Mace to explore exactly this question in a free upcoming webinar.
Beyond Reading Engagement: Building Reading Identity, Agency and Intellectual Culture in Schools
This one is for school librarians, literacy leads, and anyone who cares deeply about reading culture.
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Webinar with Jacqui Ward: Welcoming WellComm
Free webinar for early childhood educators!
Did you know 1 in 5 Australian children start school with a speech or language difficulty? The good news? Early support makes a real difference — and you don’t need to be a specialist to provide it.
Join us for Supporting Early Communication with WellComm, where Kate McGrath from Renaissance Learning and Jacqui Ward from Early Years Learning Hub will walk you through a practical toolkit that helps educators screen, support, and track children’s communication development.
No specialist training needed. Just 15–20 minutes with a child you already know.
The Engagement Gap: Understanding and Reversing Student Disengagement
Australian teachers are telling us something important: student disengagement isn’t a phase – it’s a crisis.
Join us for a live webinar with Dr Julie Vogel, National Education Officer at Renaissance Learning, as we unpack the findings from our landmark YouGov survey of 508 Australian teachers – and what the research tells us about why students are switching off, and how to bring them back.
The ‘Why’ Behind Engagement: A PASS + CAT4 Deep Dive
Join UK Education Advisor Finn McClelland for a practical session exploring how the PASS wellbeing survey and CAT4 work together to reveal hidden barriers to learning. Discover how wellbeing and ability data combine to identify early concerns, guide pastoral decisions, and build student confidence as you prepare for 2026.
Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4) Webinar – Understanding How Students Think and Learn
In this session, Finn will share:
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How CAT4 turns cognitive data into action – helping teachers personalise teaching and target support where it’s needed most.
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Ways to use CAT4 alongside attainment data to uncover hidden strengths, learning preferences, and potential gaps.
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How schools are using CAT4 insights to support diverse learners, inform interventions, and drive measurable progress across year levels.
How early can you spot a communication challenge? WellComm
Listen to this webinar to discover WellComm – a speech and language toolkit helping educators identify and support communication needs early.
Hear from Jacqui Ward (Early Years Learning Hub) and Kate McGrath (Renaissance Learning | GL Education) as they unpack how early intervention can transform children’s learning outcomes.
Learn more about WellComm.
Uncovering Giftedness: Nurturing the Abundance of Talent in Our Classrooms
What if giftedness isn’t rare – just overlooked?
Watch our free webinar with Steve Arnold, Principal at Ranches Primary School (Cognita Schools, Dubai), as he explores how we can broaden our understanding of giftedness – and uncover the hidden potential present in every classroom.
This session challenges traditional views of high performance and offers practical strategies to help educators identify, support, and extend all students – not just the ones who naturally stand out.
From Reluctant to Radiant: Sparking a Love for Reading in Every Student
Why do some students avoid reading – and how can we change that?
Join our quick, practical webinar to explore why students disengage from reading and how to reignite their interest.
Discover fun, proven strategies and tools like Accelerated Reader and myON to boost confidence, personalise reading, and make books part of everyday school life.
Special Guests:
Max Prout – Education Advisor – Renaissance Learning
Katrina Piggott – Product Specialist – Renaissance Learning
Meet myON
Explore how myON is transforming reading in schools.
We’ll look at what it is, how it works, and why students love it.
myON gives students access to thousands of digital books matched to their interests and reading levels – anytime, anywhere. It supports personalised learning, tracks progress, and helps build reading confidence through student choice and engagement.
See how myON can spark a love of reading in every learner.
Special Guests:
Susan Oldfield & Clarissa Phillips
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Meet Star Reader & Accelerated Reader
Meet the Product Series
Join Attila, Account Executive at Renaissance Learning and Special Guest Anthony Rowe, Assistant Principal at Oakleigh South Primary School as they dive deep into two of our most popular solutions, Star Reading, a tool used for assessment & Accelerated Reader, a practice and reading engagement tool.
An in depth overview of Star Reader summative assessment tool & Accelerated reader formative assessment tool with reading practice quizzes.
Special Guests:
Join Attila, Account Executive at Renaissance Learning
Anthony Rowe, Assistant Principal at Oakleigh South Primary School
Let’s Discuss NAPLAN
In this session, we’ll dive into how educators can use NAPLAN and Star Reading results together to drive meaningful student growth in literacy.
We’ll explore practical ways to interpret and connect data from both assessments to identify learning gaps, monitor progress, and tailor instruction to individual student needs. Learn how to turn assessment insights into targeted reading strategies that improve outcomes across year levels.
Whether you’re planning interventions, setting reading goals, or refining your literacy program, this discussion will equip you with tools and tips to make data work for your students.