Purpose

This professional learning series equips participants with the knowledge, tools and evidence-based resources to implement exemplary numeracy instruction in their schools.

This six-part professional learning is aligned to the NSW Mathematics K-10 syllabus and will strengthen leader and teacher capability to drive high-impact explicit teaching practices.

Who should participate?

• Assistant Principals, Curriculum and Instruction
• School leaders of numeracy Kindergarten to Year 2
• Teachers of Kindergarten to Year 2

We encourage leaders and teachers to participate in sessions together, either as a school team or across a principal network.

Mode of delivery

Blended learning.

Content

This professional learning will support participants to:

• strengthen understanding of the role of leaders and teachers in targeting numeracy improvement
• plan for implementation of exemplary early numeracy instruction in their context
• conduct an in-depth analysis of their Year 1 Number Screening Check data
• enhance understanding of explicit teaching strategies that promote automaticity of foundational numeracy skills supporting learning across the curriculum.

Event schedule

The 6-part live webinar series will be delivered virtually across 2026,

Full details will be available in Term 1, 2026.

Webinar 1: Numeracy focus: Improvement and impact

This leadership session leverages the evidence base for high impact numeracy instruction, strengthening capabilities of leaders to drive explicit teaching in numeracy. Participants will reflect on the role of leaders in driving numeracy improvement.

Webinar 2: Numeracy unveiled: Data for decision-making

Interactive session, with an in depth analysis of Year 1 Number Screening Check data, to inform decision making for students entering Year 2 who require support.

Webinars 3 and 4: Practical showcases

Numeracy experts will showcase practical techniques across 2 sessions. The sessions include real classroom illustrations to support immediate implementation in the classroom. Participants will examine common misconceptions and beliefs about numeracy instruction and investigate evidence-based approaches

Webinar 5: Unleashing success: The art and science of implementation

Explores the vital role of implementation science bridging research and practice through the lens of numeracy instruction. Participants engage with a template designed to guide leaders through the process of implementation to achieve the best outcomes for all students.

Webinar 6: Piecing it all together: What’s next?

Exploratory session focused on how to use universal resources to implement exemplary practice in numeracy.