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Leah helps schools cut through the research-to-practice gap and implement strategies that lead to confident teaching and strong student outcomes.
Services
Leah supports schools to embed research-aligned teaching.
Explicit Instruction & Cognitive Science
Support with implementing explicit instruction, reducing cognitive load, and aligning teaching with how memory and attention work.
Structured Literacy & the research that underpins the Science of Reading
Guidance on reading and writing instruction, including literacy blocks, morphology, fluency, and evidence-based assessment tools like DIBELS.
Support with designing assessment schedules, interpreting data, and using tools like DIBELS to inform instruction and drive targeted student support.
Assessment & Data-Informed Practice
Coaching & Modelling
In-class coaching and live modelling to support teachers with real-time feedback and demonstrate research-aligned practices in action.
Curriculum Mapping & Planning
Development of clear, coherent scope and sequence documents across English, humanities, science, and more building a knowledge rich curriculum.
Professional Learning
Tailored workshops and whole school training sessions that make evidence informed teaching practical, engaging, and relevant.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Practical support to build and refine behaviour and academic intervention models, including data-informed planning, progress monitoring and tiered instruction.
Instructional Models & Leadership Support
Strategic advice on developing and embedding instructional models aligned with VTLM 2.0, along with implementation support for school leaders.
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Delivery
Flexible support tailored to each school’s context.
Support is available in-person (Melbourne, Geelong, regional VIC, interstate) and online to suit your team’s needs.
One-off workshops for staff or networks.
Ideal for introducing key concepts
or jumpstarting school-wide conversations on evidence-informed practice
Multi-session packages for sustained professional learning.
A structured series of sessions designed to deepen understanding and embed change over time.
Retainer-style partnerships
1–2 days per week, limited availability.
Ongoing, hands-on support to guide planning, coaching, modelling, and implementation throughout the term
or year.
Short-term intensives for targeted implementation cycles.
Focused bursts of support to accelerate progress in a specific priority area such as literacy, assessment, or curriculum design.
Stakeholders
Leah works with a wide range of stakeholders across the education landscape, including primary schools, instructional and system leaders, learning specialists, and classroom teachers. She also partners with school systems and education organisations to build capacity and align practices with the science of learning.
Whether it’s designing curriculum, coaching staff, supporting implementation, or delivering targeted professional learning, Leah tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each role and context—always with a focus on sustainable, evidence-informed change.