Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a teacher who has spent years focused on teaching rather than marketing, systems, or contracts. Many teachers and literacy specialists feel a strong pull to support students more deeply, yet hesitate because they don’t see themselves as “business-minded.”
At Triple Thread Learning, we believe in something important:
You don’t need prior business experience to build a sustainable, ethical literacy business; you just need the right support.
This is where the Triple Thread Learning Licensing pathway comes in.
A Different Way to Build a Literacy Business
Triple Thread Learning was created to provide high-quality, evidence-based literacy support while also empowering educators to work in ways that align with their values, expertise, and lifestyle.
Our model is built on three interconnected threads:
The Three Threads of Triple Thread Learning
1. Literacy Support
Structured, explicit literacy intervention for students, grounded in research and best practice.
2. Professional Learning
High-quality training that builds educator confidence, skill, and depth of understanding.
3. Enrichment
Resources and programs that extend learning and strengthen outcomes over time.
Each thread stands alone, but together they create a cohesive ecosystem that supports both learners and educators.
Why Licensing (Not Franchising)?
In the early stages of our growth, we explored franchising. What we discovered was that it didn’t reflect how educators actually want to work.
Licensing allows for:
- Autonomy and independence
- Professional identity under your own business name
- Flexibility in how you deliver services
- Support without rigid control
The Triple Thread Learning Licensing Membership sits alongside our Structured Literacy Course and Educator Business Course. Each option can be taken independently or combined to create a clear, supported pathway into literacy business ownership.
What Is the Triple Thread Learning Licensing Membership?
The Licensing Membership is designed for educators who want to run their own literacy business while having access to trusted resources, guidance, and ongoing professional support.
As a Licensee, You:
- Run your own independent business.
- Choose your business name and structure.
- Decide how, where, and with whom you work.
- Retain ownership of your client relationships.
What You Gain Access To
Structured Literacy Resources
- Face-to-face and online structured literacy resources
- A comprehensive scope and sequence starting from foundational skills
- Fast-track scope and sequence options for older or more advanced students
These resources are designed to support consistent, high-quality literacy intervention across a wide range of learners.
Business Resources
Running a business involves more than teaching.
Licensees gain access to practical tools such as:
- Client contract examples
- Policy guidance and checklists
- Handbook templates
- Client onboarding forms
- Sample budget templates
While we don’t provide accounting advice, we help you feel prepared and confident when setting up systems and speaking with professionals.
Ongoing Support and Community
One of the most valuable aspects of licensing is that you are never doing this alone.
Support includes:
- Member forums for questions, ideas, and shared learning
- One professional learning session per term
- Monthly Q&A support sessions
- Monthly one-to-one check-in calls
This combination of community and individual support helps educators move forward with clarity and confidence.
A Platform Designed for Educators
All licensing resources are housed within TTL Connect, our member platform.
Inside the platform, you’ll find:
- A clear, easy-to-navigate dashboard
- Discussion forums for practical and professional questions
- Operations manuals covering:
- What it means to be a TTL Licensee
- Owning and running your own business
- Working online and managing digital delivery
The platform is designed to reduce overwhelm and provide structure without pressure.
Professional Expectations and Standards
Quality matters. To ensure consistent, ethical practice, all Triple Thread Learning Licensees meet professional standards aligned with school-based providers.
These include:
- A structured literacy pre-qualification (or discussion if you’re unsure)
- A minimum of 10 hours of CPD each year
- Two recorded observations annually
- Standard compliance requirements such as:
- Working With Children Check
- Child protection training
- First aid
- Appropriate insurance
These expectations protect both educators and the students they support.
How This Pathway Fits Within the Wider Literacy Landscape
Educators often ask how Triple Thread Learning aligns with other structured literacy pathways.
Completion of the Triple Thread Learning Structured Literacy Course and practicum is recognised by the Australian Dyslexia Association (ADA), with graduates listed as “Other Trained Provider.”
Where Triple Thread Learning differs is in its:
- Integrated business support
- Ongoing professional connection
- Focus on sustainability, not burnout.
Flexible Business Models That Work for Educators
There is no single “right” way to run a literacy business. Licensees work across a range of models, including:
- Office-based services
- School-based intervention
- Home-based tutoring
- Online literacy support
This flexibility allows educators to design businesses that fit their lives — not the other way around.
Building and Attracting Clients
Effective growth doesn’t rely on aggressive marketing. Instead, we encourage:
- School-based professional learning
- Awareness evenings for families
- Clear, simple communication
- Ethical, values-aligned promotion
For educators wanting deeper guidance, structured marketing support is available through our business training.
The Educator Business Course: Business Clarity for Teachers
The Educator Business Course was created specifically for teachers, particularly those with little or no business background.
The course covers:
- Business foundations explained simply.
- Systems and structures for sustainability
- A comprehensive start-up marketing module led by Lauren from Field of Digital
- Step-by-step video guidance
- A free first module to explore before committing
You can explore the full course at:
👉 https://www.triplethreadcourses.com.au/
Fees and Commitment
We believe in transparency.
- $360 per month
- 12-month initial agreement
- After 12 months: cancel anytime with one month’s notice.
- Full access to all platforms and resources upon joining
Is Licensing Right for You?
If you’re a teacher who:
- Wants to support students through evidence-based literacy intervention
- Values autonomy but doesn’t want to work in isolation.
- Feels unsure about the business side of things
- Is looking for structure, support, and community
Then the Triple Thread Learning Licensing pathway may be worth exploring.
The next step is simply a conversation.
Explore Further
- Literacy services: https://triplethreadlearning.com.au/
- Business pathways: https://www.triplethreadbusiness.com.au/
- Courses and training: https://www.triplethreadcourses.com.au/
You’re also warmly invited to join our TTL Structured Literacy Community Facebook Group:
👉 https://facebook.com/groups/1045134920920836
A Final Thought
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.
You don’t need a background in business.
And you don’t need to do it alone.
With the right support, structure, and community, educators can build meaningful, sustainable literacy businesses and continue making a genuine difference.
Get in touch with the Triple Thread team today.
