Structured Literacy for Secondary
Accelerate reading and writing in Years 9–10
Our workshops are designed specifically for secondary educators navigating the demands of the new English curriculum. Grounded in the Science of Learning, we support teachers to apply Structured Literacy approaches in ways that are practical, subject-relevant, and effective for adolescent learners.
With over a decade of experience working across the New Zealand curriculum, we bridge the gap between research and real classrooms—helping teachers move beyond theory into strategies that improve both reading and writing outcomes.
From explicit writing instruction to supporting students with gaps in foundational skills, our PLD equips teachers with the tools to accelerate literacy progress across Years 9–10.
Email us at blend@blendlearning.nz with questions and requests of workshops that could support your school.
Elena Ciobanu
MOE Accredited Facilitator
Elena Ciobanu is our specialist Secondary Literacy Facilitator and is a distinguished educator with extensive experience facilitating PLD for hundreds of educators in evidence-based literacy and numeracy strategies. She has developed courses focused on the Science of Learning, literacy, numeracy, and learning disabilities, and is dedicated to transformative professional development. Her qualifications include a BEd, MEdDevPsych, and a SPELDNZ Teaching Certificate, with ongoing doctoral studies in effective PLD.