Today Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford confirmed Budget 2024 will include new funding for professional learning and development (PLD) in structured teaching approaches over the next four years. Read the Minister’s announcement: Transforming how our children learn to read | Beehive.govt.nz.
This underscores the Minister’s intention of all schools and kura using evidence-based structured teaching approaches.
The PLD will initially be available to year 0-3 teachers, beginning with those who have not yet had any training in structured teaching approaches. It will extend to year 4-6 teachers once the year 0-3 teacher cohort is covered.
Te Poutāhū will work with pānui and tuhituhi experts to develop PLD to help implement a structured teaching approach for mokopuna learning through te reo Māori. We anticipate PLD will be available for years 0 – 3 kaiako from Term 3 2024.
Structured approaches sector-facing timeline - English Medium [PDF, 354 KB]
Structured approaches to sector-facing timeline - Māori Medium [PDF, 291 KB]
How to access PLD - Info for tumuaki [PDF, 275 KB]
How to apply for PLD
Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA)
School PLD leads will be able to access the application form once applications open.
Applications will open on 6 May 2024 and close on 30 May 2024. You will need to provide information on:
- How many participating teachers in a school or Kāhui Ako
- A literacy specialist who will facilitate the in-class supports (further information available through the link below).
- Application details and further information will be available on the PLD website (https://pld.education.govt.nz/find-pld/bsla-professional-support/) once applications open.
Structured approaches to literacy and Te Reo Matatini PLD
Applications will open later in Term 2 using a simplified application approach.
Schools will need to provide information on:
- How many teachers in Years 0 – 3 will take part in this PLD.
You can include part-time teachers who regularly cover CRT in Years 0 – 3, staff members teaching with a LAT and regular relieving teachers working in these year groups (note TRDs will only be covered for teachers, kaiako and staff on full or part-time contracts)
Assessment and Aromatawai, NCEA Level 1 and co-requisite standards PLD
Applications will be open 17-31 May, using a simplified RAPLD application approach. Schools will need to provide information on:
- How many participating teachers in a school or Kāhui Ako
- A short statement outlining what the PLD will achieve
- Guided instructions on how to apply can be found here: Apply for regionally-allocated PLD (Term 2 2024).
Funding for structured literacy and te reo matatini resources
Details on the timing and funding allocation for your school or kura will be provided shortly, along with guidance to help you select high-quality, effective resources.
Today Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford confirmed Budget 2024 will include new funding for professional learning and development (PLD) in structured teaching approaches over the next four years. Read the Minister’s announcement: Transforming how our children learn to read | Beehive.govt.nz.
This underscores the Minister’s intention of all schools and kura using evidence-based structured teaching approaches.
The PLD will initially be available to year 0-3 teachers, beginning with those who have not yet had any training in structured teaching approaches. It will extend to year 4-6 teachers once the year 0-3 teacher cohort is covered.
Te Poutāhū will work with pānui and tuhituhi experts to develop PLD to help implement a structured teaching approach for mokopuna learning through te reo Māori. We anticipate PLD will be available for years 0 – 3 kaiako from Term 3 2024.
Structured approaches sector-facing timeline - English Medium [PDF, 354 KB]
Structured approaches to sector-facing timeline - Māori Medium [PDF, 291 KB]
How to access PLD - Info for tumuaki [PDF, 275 KB]
How to apply for PLD
Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA)
School PLD leads will be able to access the application form once applications open.
Applications will open on 6 May 2024 and close on 30 May 2024. You will need to provide information on:
- How many participating teachers in a school or Kāhui Ako
- A literacy specialist who will facilitate the in-class supports (further information available through the link below).
- Application details and further information will be available on the PLD website (https://pld.education.govt.nz/find-pld/bsla-professional-support/) once applications open.
Structured approaches to literacy and Te Reo Matatini PLD
Applications will open later in Term 2 using a simplified application approach.
Schools will need to provide information on:
- How many teachers in Years 0 – 3 will take part in this PLD.
You can include part-time teachers who regularly cover CRT in Years 0 – 3, staff members teaching with a LAT and regular relieving teachers working in these year groups (note TRDs will only be covered for teachers, kaiako and staff on full or part-time contracts) - School and Kura PLD Leads will be able access the application form (available through the link below) and fill out the relevant details.
- Application details and further information available here: https://pld.education.govt.nz/news
Assessment and Aromatawai, NCEA Level 1 and co-requisite standards PLD
Applications will be open 17-31 May, using a simplified RAPLD application approach. Schools will need to provide information on:
- How many participating teachers in a school or Kāhui Ako
- A short statement outlining what the PLD will achieve
- Guided instructions on how to apply can be found here: Apply for regionally-allocated PLD (Term 2 2024).
Funding for structured literacy and te reo matatini resources
Details on the timing and funding allocation for your school or kura will be provided shortly, along with guidance to help you select high-quality, effective resources.