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# We are keen to start introducing PLD in Foundation. How do we go about this?

**Pre-Primary (WA), Prep. (QLD, Vic, Tas) Reception (SA), Transition (NT) or Kindergarten (NSW)**

[A general enquiry form](https://pld-literacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/PLD_General_Enquiry_Form-5.pdf) can be completed.
 
**i. PLD maintains that an investment in training, will assist the effectiveness of how programs are implemented.  The cost effective training options include:**
* [Online courses - Which online course?](https://support.pld-literacy.org/en-au/article/which-online-course-should-i-do-bn8oij/) Please note that the first video in the FOUNDATION course is freely available to view and this will provide direction as to the basics in term 1 and 2 explicit rereading and early reading instruction
* [WA based seminars and interstate SPELD seminars](https://pld-literacy.org/product/pld-seminars-flyer/) can be located at: 
* [Additional skype coaching](https://pld-literacy.org/product/qa-consultancy-sessions-booking-form/) can be scheduled in blocks of 30, 45 or 1 hour bookings.

**ii. Whole School Literacy Strategy** 
* [Download Whole School Literacy Strategy Booklet](https://pld-literacy.org/product/pld-whole-school-literacy-strategy) Overview of the literacy component of the Foundation year can be found on pages 8 and 9.

**iii. Tracking is essential:**
* [Foundation and into Year 1 - Early Reading Tracking](https://pld-literacy.org/product/early-reading-profile-foundation-year/)
* [Pre-Literacy tracking for Term 1 (or semester 1 for lower operating students)](https://pld-literacy.org/product/foundation-years-pre-literacy-screening/)

**Background Videos: (explaining some of the basics)**
[Tracking Early Reading](v=I14A8zjIATA&list=PLaxKqPSrwOUa_hG2NnOAcUbjCmgpVY187)
[Term 1 Prep Pre-reading](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlbsnjABLig)

If you require a quote for 'basic' starter pack resources for the Foundation year, please emial the PLD office: [mail@pld-literacy.org](mail@pld-literacy.org) Please remember to include the details of exactly how many foundation classes are within the school.