1 December 2025
We are pleased to provide an update on the Professional Learning and Development (PLD) opportunities that will be available from early 2026.
Maths and Pāngarau Learning Area and Wāhanga ako
- Maths Knowledge Building Years 7 to 8
Supports teachers’ capability to deliver the Phase 3 teaching sequence, promoting improved student outcomes. Strengthen pedagogical content knowledge and confidence in planning and delivery for Years 7 to 8 teachers.
- Maths & Statistics PLD – Years 9 to 10
Focuses on strengthening mathematical and statistical understanding for junior secondary students, with strategies to support curriculum delivery and assessment.
- Poutama Pāngarau PLD – Tau 9 to 10
Designed to enhance teaching and learning in pāngarau (mathematics) through culturally responsive approaches that align with Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
- Accelerated Maths PLD – Years 0 to 6 and Years 7 to 8
Provides targeted strategies for accelerating progress in mathematics for learners who need additional support, including practical classroom applications.
- Hāpai Pāngarau PLD – Tau 0 to 6 and Tau 7 to 8
Supports teachers in delivering pāngarau effectively in Māori-medium settings, with a focus on language, pedagogy, and culturally grounded practices.
English & Te Reo Rangatira Learning Area and Wāhanga Ako
- Secondary English PLD – Years 9 to 10
Aims to strengthen literacy teaching in English, including reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking for junior secondary learners. - Te Reo Rangatira PLD – Tau 9 to 10
Focused on supporting the teaching of Te Reo Rangatira in Māori-medium settings, with emphasis on language development and curriculum alignment. - Targeted SLA & Writing PLD – Years 7 to 10
Provides strategies for supporting second language acquisition and improving writing outcomes for learners in Years 7 to 10.
Assessment and Aromatawai
- Targeted Assessment and Aromatawai Good Practice – Applications open now
The purpose of this PLD is to strengthen the Assessment and Aromatawai capabilities of school-leaders, tumuaki and teachers and kaiako. Applications for Targeted Assessment and Aromatawai good practice are open now.
To apply, please visit our website Assessment & Aromatawai PLD - PLD (Guided) for New Assessment & Aromatawai including SMART
Guided PLD for New Assessment & Aromatawai provides educators with structured support to adopt updated, culturally responsive assessment practices, using SMART goals tailored for English Medium and Māori Medium settings.
Details regarding application processes and key dates for each PLD offering will be communicated closer to the commencement date. This information will also be published on our official PLD website: Strengthen teaching practice through professional learning and development.
We are pleased to provide an update on the Professional Learning and Development (PLD) opportunities that will be available from early 2026.
Maths and Pāngarau Learning Area and Wāhanga ako
- Maths Knowledge Building Years 7 to 8
Supports teachers’ capability to deliver the Phase 3 teaching sequence, promoting improved student outcomes. Strengthen pedagogical content knowledge and confidence in planning and delivery for Years 7 to 8 teachers.
- Maths & Statistics PLD – Years 9 to 10
Focuses on strengthening mathematical and statistical understanding for junior secondary students, with strategies to support curriculum delivery and assessment.
- Poutama Pāngarau PLD – Tau 9 to 10
Designed to enhance teaching and learning in pāngarau (mathematics) through culturally responsive approaches that align with Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
- Accelerated Maths PLD – Years 0 to 6 and Years 7 to 8
Provides targeted strategies for accelerating progress in mathematics for learners who need additional support, including practical classroom applications.
- Hāpai Pāngarau PLD – Tau 0 to 6 and Tau 7 to 8
Supports teachers in delivering pāngarau effectively in Māori-medium settings, with a focus on language, pedagogy, and culturally grounded practices.
English & Te Reo Rangatira Learning Area and Wāhanga Ako
- Secondary English PLD – Years 9 to 10
Aims to strengthen literacy teaching in English, including reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking for junior secondary learners. - Te Reo Rangatira PLD – Tau 9 to 10
Focused on supporting the teaching of Te Reo Rangatira in Māori-medium settings, with emphasis on language development and curriculum alignment. - Targeted SLA & Writing PLD – Years 7 to 10
Provides strategies for supporting second language acquisition and improving writing outcomes for learners in Years 7 to 10.
Assessment and Aromatawai
- Targeted Assessment and Aromatawai Good Practice – Applications open now
The purpose of this PLD is to strengthen the Assessment and Aromatawai capabilities of school-leaders, tumuaki and teachers and kaiako. Applications for Targeted Assessment and Aromatawai good practice are open now.
To apply, please visit our website Assessment & Aromatawai PLD - PLD (Guided) for New Assessment & Aromatawai including SMART
Guided PLD for New Assessment & Aromatawai provides educators with structured support to adopt updated, culturally responsive assessment practices, using SMART goals tailored for English Medium and Māori Medium settings.
Details regarding application processes and key dates for each PLD offering will be communicated closer to the commencement date. This information will also be published on our official PLD website: Strengthen teaching practice through professional learning and development.