Strengthen Literacy Outcomes with Funded Structured Intervention Training

With Ministry of Education funding now available, specialist teachers in schools receiving the Year 0–2 staffing allocation can access the Learning MATTERS Intervention Teaching (LMIT) certification. This is a valuable opportunity for teachers to deepen their knowledge, strengthen their practice, and enhance structured literacy intervention within their school setting.

The LMIT certification was developed specifically for educators supporting learners who need structured literacy intervention. It holds Accreditation Plus status with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)—the first course in Australasia to achieve this. This means the training meets the IDA’s internationally recognised Knowledge and Practice Standards: peer-reviewed guidelines for effective structured literacy instruction. This accreditation ensures our training meets international standards and remains subject to regular review as the science and practice of literacy instruction continue to evolve.

A Pathway to Deep Understanding

The LMIT course offers more than just professional development—it’s a chance to deepen expertise, strengthen practice, and make a measurable difference for the students who need it most.

We support educators to deepen their understanding of structured literacy, the science of reading, and the science of learning. This includes learning how to assess, plan, and deliver targeted interventions for ākonga with dyslexia and other learning differences. With personalised coaching and practical feedback, LMIT participants build the confidence and capability to respond to learner needs with clarity and intent.

The LMIT Course Includes:

• Five days of face-to-face training with experienced facilitators
• Self-paced online modules covering 14 core topics in structured literacy
• A practicum: 28 one-to-one sessions with ākonga, including a case study submission
• Three recorded teaching submissions for personalised feedback
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring throughout the course.

Educators are supported from day one. Our facilitators deliver the initial face-to-face training, while our experienced coaches provide ongoing guidance throughout the practicum via observations, personalised feedback, and coaching sessions.

Hear From Current Course Participants

The impact of LMIT training is best shared by those who’ve experienced it. These educators speak about the learning, and the transformation—not only in their own teaching practice, but in the outcomes they’re seeing for their students.

Designed for Educators by Educators

The LMIT certification is not tied to any single programme or product. Instead, it empowers educators to apply their knowledge across a range of evidence-aligned resources—enabling them to make informed decisions based on the unique needs of the ākonga in front of them.

This course is already making a meaningful difference in schools across Aotearoa. With funded places now available, there’s never been a better time to take the next step.

Join our LMIT Community

Imagine having the confidence and capability to support learners who have previously been left behind. Imagine delivering structured, intentional instruction that leads to measurable change.

Find out if your school is eligible, explore the course in more detail, and secure your place: learningmatters.co.nz/lmit