PETAA National Leading with Literacy Conference 2026: A knowledge-rich curriculum

Early confirmed speakers:

• Professor Nell K. Duke (USA)
• Dr Deslea Konza (AUS)
• Dr Steve Graham (USA - virtual)
• Associate Professor Helen Adam (AUS)

Join us for PETAA’s 2026 Leading with Literacy Conference—2 days of powerful insights on how knowledge-rich teaching builds stronger literacy across the curriculum. You can join in-person in Sydney, online via livestream, or sign up to experience the conference as on-demand professional learning.

PETAA’s 2026 Conference will focus on the vital role of knowledge-building through the curriculum, exploring the reciprocal relationship between knowledge and literacy.

When students engage in content-rich learning, their literacy skills—reading, writing, and speaking—are deepened and enriched. Across two days of keynotes and practical sessions, we’ll unpack evidence-based pedagogy to foreground the importance of background knowledge, comprehension, vocabulary, engaging and challenging texts, writing, and purposeful classroom talk.

Join leading researchers, educators, and classroom practitioners as we explore the power of integrating the modes of English and literacy across all learning areas. Together, we will unlock student potential, embrace learner diversity, and build high expectations for literacy achievement.