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Maintaining Strong Implementation of PLD’s SSP Programs
After introducing PLD’s structured synthetic phonics (SSP) programs into your classrooms, it is essential for schools to stay actively involved in the management of the program. Changes in staffing and the busy nature of schools can impact the implementation process and ultimately the fidelity of the program fades over time.
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Videos Tracking Sheets & Refresher Clips Whole School Literacy Plan E-newsletter Updates 2027 Manuals & Tracking Sheets Coaching Sessions
Watch modelled lesson block videos demonstrating how to deliver PLD’s Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) program. Each video provides an overview of the Monday–Friday, 30-minute routine, demonstrating how to structure Daily Reviews, Speech Sound Mapping, Word Study tasks and Phonic Dictation.
Integrated SSP Kit Demonstration Videos: Watch modelled lesson block videos demonstrating how to use PLD’s Integrated SSP Kits. The visual screen-display materials supplied with the Integrated SSP Kits make it easy to project, teach and review lessons directly from the digital platform.
An overview of the resources available within the MY SSP Digital Platform is also provided, helping you navigate the platform and make the most of its teaching and learning resources.
Starter Pack and School Licence Demonstration Videos: Watch modelled lesson block videos demonstrating how to deliver PLD’s non-integrated programs. Teachers will create PowerPoint presentations to support the implementation of the program and deliver the weekly lesson content.
PLD provides editable PowerPoint templates to streamline this process. Teachers can customise the templates by adding High-Frequency Words, phonic concepts and dictation passages while maintaining PLD’s structured lesson block format. The PowerPoint in Ten Minutes video below demonstrates how to quickly and efficiently customise the PowerPoint templates, helping teachers prepare their weekly lesson materials with ease.
PLD Tracking Sheets are essential for maintaining fidelity and consistency across classrooms. When used effectively, they simplify data entry, support efficient group formation and ensure teaching remains targeted each term.
Regular updates enable schools to monitor student progress, plan next steps and maintain a clear record of learning growth. This provides teachers and leadership teams with the information they need to make informed decisions and support ongoing student progress.
Tip! Nominate a staff member to oversee the use of PLD Tracking Sheets and support consistent implementation across the school.
Start each term with confidence by watching and sharing these brief refresher videos with your team. Each video provides practical, essential tips to support the effective implementation of PLD’s teaching sequence throughout the term. The videos also demonstrate how to use screening and tracking data to group students according to their learning needs, enabling more targeted instruction across year levels. The PLD Essentials: Termly Overview videos are a valuable way to refresh your team’s knowledge, build confidence and support teachers and support staff to make the most of PLD’s Scope and Sequence.
Term 1 Videos
Term 2 Videos
Term 3 Videos
Term 4 Videos
A Whole School Literacy Plan (WSLP) provides a clear, consistent approach to literacy instruction across the school. By bringing staff together under a shared vision, it supports consistent teaching as students progress through classes and year levels, helping schools deliver more cohesive and targeted literacy instruction.
The Whole School Literacy Strategy (WSLS) booklet is a practical resource for staff meetings and school-wide PLD implementation. It provides year-level overviews, suggested timelines, implementation guidance and references to essential PLD programs, supported by visual prompts and practical tips.
Schools can download the WSLP booklet or request hard copies to share with their school community.
Further information about high-performing schools and implementing a Whole School Literacy Plan can be found here.
Staying connected with PLD is essential for classrooms implementing our programs. Our e-newsletters provide valuable updates and tips to support ongoing success. To ensure your staff stays informed, register them using this link.
School leaders can also email the PLD office with the names, emails, and roles of the staff members, and we will take care of the registration process for you.
PLD recommends always using the newest version of the tracking sheets rather than re-using previous versions, as the updated sheets have improvements. Access the latest manuals via the links below.
To maximise literacy outcomes, PLD recommends scheduling annual coaching sessions. Schools can take advantage of the complimentary 15 or 30-minute sessions via phone, email, or Teams/Zoom at any time during the year.
These sessions allow for a tailored approach, addressing the specific needs of each school (or classroom) to ensure the implementation of the PLD program with fidelity. Bookings can be easily made using the provided QR code.
Please note, that for additional coaching support beyond the complimentary service, schools will be charged a fee.
To ensure the successful, long-term implementation of PLD, ongoing, school-specific training sessions are essential (every 24 – 48 months). Initial training alone is not enough; without regular follow-ups, the effectiveness of SSP will likely diminish over time, especially with changes in staff.
These refresher sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each school and can be scheduled as full-day, half-day, or one-to-two-hour staff meetings, either in-person or via Teams/Zoom. Before scheduling these refresher training sessions, the leadership team should identify areas that require additional support and training. Common focus areas include revisiting the structure of the literacy block, refining the presentation of phonic dictation, and providing assistance with tracking sheets.
