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• What are PLD's opening hours?

  The PLD office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am until 2.30pm and on other days by appointment, however orders can be placed on our website at https://pld-literacy.org 24/7. Should you wish to arrange an appointment outside these hours, please contact us here(support@pld-literacy.org?subject=Outside hours appointment request). Very popular

• Can I trade-in old resources?

  Yes. PLD provides a 20% discount on the new version of the resources you would like to trade-in. Step 1: Establish what is to be traded in This can be done a number of ways: 1: Post or hand deliver the dated copies of the PLD resources to our Perth office at 116 Parry Street, Perth WA 6000(https://maps.google.com/? q=116+Parry+Street,+Perth+WA+6000&entry=gmail&source=g) 2: Scan/photograph the covers of the resources that may be traded in, and email these to us here(support@pld Very popular

• Is there evidence based research that provides support for PLD's structured synthetic phonics approach?

  There are several studies that we can provide you with that will provide support for PLD’s structured synthetic phonics approach. PLD received significant mentions in the 2015 ‘High Performing School: what do they have in common?’ (Louden) research. You can find a summary of the research here and the whole article here(https://pld-literacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/High-performing-primary-schools-what-t Popular

• We are having a parent workshop, do you have any suggestions of content we can use?

  PLD recommends parent education so that home and school can work in partnership to maximise the learning outcomes of students. The following list of clips are designed to either be embedded within e-newsletters or viewed within parent education workshops/sessions. There between 10 and 15 downloads for each age range that focus on pencil grip, cutting skills, motor development, news-telling, semantics, comprehension, picture books etc. These are easily located within the DOWNLOADS tab of eac Popular

• I am having difficulty opening the links within the PLD e-newsletter. Can you assist?

  We're sorry to hear you’re encountering issues accessing the links in our recent e-mail. Our newsletters sometimes include links to YouTube videos which may be blocked by some school networks. Option 1: Temporarily deactivate (or reduce) your virus software settings. Option 2: Access the links on another network outside your school. e.g. At home. Option 3: If those aren’t possible options or don't work, forward the e-mail newsletter to your school IT department and let them know you’re having Some readers

• Where is nearby parking?

  Nib Stadium parking is the easiest parking. It is located on Pier St, Perth. For WA seminars, refer to the map and details below: PLD parking options For NT seminars, free parking is available at the venue: 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin NT 0800, Australia For Qld seminars, parking is available at several local carparks, the details of which you can see here Some readers

• What are some alternatives to having Diana conduct a PD at our school?

  An option for staff professional learning/development when schools are unable to secure the dates they are seeking or when staff budgets are limited are the PLD Online Courses. The online courses are new to PLD’s offering and throughout 2017, the reviews have been very positive. Staff can view the content online for 3 months and a certificate is awarded at the end of the course. The online courses provide the information required for implementation, but it is common that a ‘Q and A’ session is Some readers

• What does PLD stand for?

  PLD stands for Promoting Literacy Development and we are dedicated to Promoting Literacy Development through our resources which deliver outcomes across 3 core areas; Literacy, Oral Language and Movement & Motor. You can learn more about PLD here. Some readers

• Does PLD sell wholesale to re-sellers?

  PLD welcomes interstate and overseas distributors, but given the competitive nature of the publishing industry, PLD requires: Minimum orders of $2500 (after discount and exclusive of GST). Freight to be added to the order. Full payment at the time of the initial two orders and thereafter account terms can be negotiated. Distributors to add their own orders into the PLD website (along with a promo code which will automatically apply the agreed pricing discount to the order). The init Some readers

• I would like to book Diana to come out to the school and present? How do I access Diana's fees and dates she is available?

  Please submit your no-obligation request using our consultancy enquiry form here and we will get back in touch ASAP to discuss your requirements further. Some readers

• Can I access public transport to get to PLD?

  Yes, Claisebrook station on the Armadale/Thornlie and Midland lines is a short walk from PLD, as displayed in the map below. PLD office location Some readers

• What are the options for the staff training?

  Option 1 PLD has a range of online courses available for purchase at https://courses.pld-literacy.org/ There is one course for the EARLY YEARS another for the FOUNDATION YEAR, another for YEAR 1 & 2 and another for YEARS 3, 4, 5 & 6. The interactive online courses flyer outlines the relevant courses are for each year level and can be emailed to PLD. Schools find it cost effective to allocate the relevant online course to each new staff member, or staff m Some readers

• Are your products suitable for home use?

  Absolutely. We’ve made a special effort to make our products easy to use so parents can implement a supplemental learning system at home. You can also use our resources as part of a home schooling curriculum. Few readers

• Do you work outside of the Perth Metropolitan area?

  Yes. PLD provides consulting services in regional areas, nationally and internationally. Please Contact Us(support@pld-literacy.org?subject=Consulting booking enquiry) if you would like more details. Few readers

• Do you have a product catalogue?

  Yes. You can download our catalogue here or request a copy to be posted out by going here. Few readers

• I would like to get the other teachers in my school using the PLD Skills Approach. Can you help me do that?

  We recommend a whole school literacy strategy for schools. We are experts in developing and implementing a whole school literacy strategy and can even tailor a program specifically for your school. Please contact us(support@pld-literacy.org?subject=Whole School Literacy Strategy enquiry) for more information. Few readers

• Can I order now but receive a forward dated account?

  Yes, we understand managing budgets from year to year can be a challenge so PLD is able to provide resources within the current year but forward-date accounts to the following year (or years). E.g. Place an order in 2017, but pay in 2018/2019. For this to occur, the PLD office requires a purchase order number for the subsequent year (or years). To place an order using this method, please get in touch(support@pld-literacy.org?subject=Forward-dated account order enquiry). Few readers

• I would like to place a book order. How do I order books? Can I order a book over the phone?

  All book orders can be processed directly through our website at www.pld-literacy.org. Few readers

• Where can I find your privacy policy & are you GDPR compliant?

  A copy of our privacy policy can be found here: https://pld-literacy.org/help-pages/privacy-policy/ While we are an Australian-based business, we accept that people from the EU may visit our website and so we have implemented protocols to ensure we adhere to GDPR requirements. Further details about this compliance and how EU residents can exercise their rights to access or erasure of data we collect can be found on the privacy policy linked Few readers