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Understanding Dyscalculia: Research, Recognition and Effective Classroom Support


Date(s):
21st Oct 2026
Time:
4:00PM - 5:00PM AEDT
Venue:
Virtual Learning Session
Details and invitation to join the meeting will be provided closer to the date of the event. Online session delivered by MAV
Costs:

Member: Free
Non-Member: $30.00

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Description:

Dyscalculia is one of the least understood learning difficulties, yet it can significantly affect a student's confidence, engagement and mathematical development. This webinar explores the characteristics of dyscalculia, the cognitive processes that underpin mathematical learning, and why many students require more than repeated practice to achieve success.

Drawing on current research and over 25 years' experience in mathematics intervention, Esther White will examine how dyscalculia presents in learners, the implications for classroom teaching, and the importance of explicit, structured support. Practical considerations for identifying and supporting students with diagnosed dyscalculia will also be discussed, together with evidence-informed approaches that help reduce cognitive load and improve mathematical understanding.

This session is designed for classroom teachers, learning support teachers, intervention specialists and school leaders seeking a deeper understanding of dyscalculia and practical ways to better support learners experiencing significant mathematical difficulties.

Esther White

With more than 20 years of experience supporting teachers and students, Esther White is a leading specialist in multi-sensory instruction, explicit teaching, numeracy Response to Intervention (RTI), and dyscalculia intervention. She leads national teacher-training programs, equipping educators with evidence-informed strategies to improve student learning outcomes. Esther is a sought-after presenter and featured expert at conferences and in media across Australia and internationally, recognised for her practical expertise and commitment to empowering teachers and learners.

Registrations close 20th October 2026

Ref: PRL-P0000028-26

 

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Participants who cancel their booking on or prior to the advertised closing date will receive a full refund less the cancellation fee of $35. All cancellations must be in writing and include any documentation already sent out. (Except in the case of illness, a 50% refund is available subject to supply of a medical certificate. The certificate and application for refund must be supplied in writing to MAV within 24 hours after the event.)

NO REFUNDS are available after the advertised closing date as costs will have been incurred and catering booked.

If events are free there is no cancellation fee.