A knowledge-rich curriculum: Strengthening literacy and unlocking knowledge

Join Australia’s national conference for primary English and literacy educators as we explore how knowledge-building strengthens reading, writing and talk across learning areas. Literacy does not develop separately from the ideas, texts and curriculum content students encounter. This conference explores how knowledge-building strengthens the reading, writing and talk students use to learn. Build deep comprehension through background knowledge, domain knowledge and vocabulary. Use writing to consolidate learning, deepen thinking and demonstrate understanding. Use purposeful classroom talk to process new knowledge and clarify ideas. Deknowable texts: Why knowledge matters to reading and what that means for teaching Using writing to facilitate comprehension and learning Whose knowledge counts? Creating equity in a knowledge-rich literacy curriculum Attend in person in Sydney, join online, or use the conference as a shared professional learning resource for your school. Join the full conference experience at Royal Randwick in Sydney, including keynotes, sessions, hospitality and networking. Access the conference through livestream, on-demand viewing, or a combined livestream and on-demand registration. View all registration pathways, pricing and school options before choosing the listing that fits your context. Educator, writer and visual thinker Kathleen McLean brings the concepts of the 2026 Leading with Literacy Conference to life in an illustration exploring knowledge-rich curriculum through a literacy lens. Professional learning is most powerful when ideas continue beyond a conference session. Schools can use PETAA PL Subscription and conference access to support shared professional language, revisit key ideas, connect learning to school priorities and build greater consistency across classrooms. Explore the publishers, education organisations and literacy partners joining the 2026 Leading with Literacy Conference. Attend in person in Sydney or online, and engage with professional learning that connects literacy, curriculum and knowledge-building across the primary years. Program Speakers Online registration In-person registration The Primary English Teaching Association Australia wishes to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our offices are located, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage. Copyright © 2026 Primary English Teaching Association Australia ABN 36 002 557 075. Contact Us Email Us