Workshops – Reading Warrior

Authentic and effective professional learning in your own school with your own teachers and students.

Teachers will observe literacy focused workshops with students then deep dive into what they observed and discuss how to maximize their learning for further practice.

The programmes are especially targeted to students who have not yet experienced much success at school. They emphasise what it takes to raise student engagement, efficacy and achievement.

“Your presentation at WC was one of the most inspirational events as you held in your palm 350 lads, who included some of the hardest cases we’ve had in my years there. Keep up the mahi e hoa.”

Robert Everett

HOD English. Wellington College

“David ran two workshops for our teacher only day this year – what an awesome way to start the year! He is engaging, funny and so easy to listen to. David’s ideas are relevant, practical and very useful for teachers – we are all so impressed with his passion, and his focus on keeping things real for our students in Aotearoa.”

Ariana Te Whetu

Principal. Avalon Intermediate

“I’ve only just stopped crying. Seriously – I was a mess for most of p 4. Especially loved the way he put time into speaking to them at the end. Made them feel so important. He had them with the pepeha and his gentle demeanor. Does he realise he had some of the most hardcore students eating out of his hand? Coulda heard a pin drop in p 3. We are now very excited to read Porangi Boy – to have him endorse what we are about to do was a real added bonus. It was by far the best part of my week.”

Keri Urbahn

Whangarei Girls High School

“Oh my gosh! Get hold of David Riley, the Reading Warrior. He runs amazing workshops. His books are very popular here and we also want to get him down for PL and workshops.”

Liz Minogue

HOL English. Gisborne Boys’ High School