Professional Learning and Development
Professional Learning and Development
Growing the positive capabilities
TupuOra is a provider of professional learning and development who values an inclusive and vibrant cultural climate. In practise this means we work hard to foster collaboration, shape, support, develop, and grow the positive capabilities of diverse young people/learners, teachers and communities that we serve.
We offer programmes and tailored support to cater to the diverse learning needs of the communities we serve. For educators, we have aligned our programmes to the national priorities across English and Māori medium settings.
PLD for structured approaches to te reo matatini — Rangaranga reo ā-Tā
TupuOra Education and Development Limited is an accredited provider to deliver The Ministry’s professional learning and development (PLD) for structured approaches to Te Reo Matatini, known as Rangaranga Reo ā-Tā.
This support is available for Term 1, 2025 – Term 1, 2026 focused specifically on supporting kaiako who teach ākonga in year’s 0-3, 4-6 and 7-8. We are currently delivering Cohorts 1-3, with Cohort 4 due to begin in Term 2 of this year.
This PLD will support teachers to use structured literacy approaches in the classroom. It will also support teachers to understand the principles of explicit teaching including: a gradual release of responsibility, being systematic, being precise, providing repeated and varied opportunities for learning, being cumulative, being diagnostic and responsive, and developing mastery and automaticity.
As part of the PLD for structured literacy approaches, teachers will learn aromatawai practices and how to use tools that align with these approaches to inform their teaching. Providers will ask teachers to share assessment data with them to evaluate the effectiveness of the PLD.
This PLD will be delivered over three school terms (a new Cohort will begin each term) and comprises the following:
- Core delivery:
3 full day facilitated workshops, and 4 communities of practice (over one term)
- Maintenance and support:
4 communities of practice (over two terms)
COHORT 5 dates: Term 3 2025 – Term 1 2026
| KAUPAPA | NGĀ RĀ | KI HEA |
|---|---|---|
| Full-day Wānanga 9am – 3pm |
Tāite 24 o Hūrae Tāite 7 o Akuhata Tāite 21 o Akuhata |
Zoom Zoom Face-to-face – TBC |
| Community of Practice 4-5pm |
Tāite 11 o Hepetema Tāite 9 o Oketopa Tāite 16 o Oketopa Tāite 30 o Oketopa Tāite 13 o Nōema Tāite 12 o Pepuere 2026 Tāite 26 o Pepuere 2026 Tāite 12 o Māehe 2026 |
Zoom |
Funding and how to access the PLD
Schools and kura must apply directly to MOE for participation in this PLD. If participation is approved, schools and kura will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN) and will be able to select an approved provider to enrol their participants in the PLD by reaching out to the provider directly.
Applications for Cohort 4 of this PLD are now closed. The Cohort 5 funding round opens on 5th May 2025 (Indicative – tbc by MoE).
Click here for information about Cohort 5 funding: https://pld.education.govt.nz/find-pld/structured-literacy-approaches/#008
Registering with us
If you a have already been approved funding for Cohort 4 and received your ARN (Application Reference Number), then you can register HERE.
Please note: You must have your Application Reference Number (ARN) before registering with us; you can contact the Ministry of Education directly about ARNs.
He ngāwari te haere. He māmā ki te whai i ngā tohutohu o te Ara tohu. He rawe hoki kua whakahonohono i ngā taumahi akiaki ki ia akoranga.
Kei te whanake pai taku māramatanga mō tēnei kaupapa te rangaranga ā tā. He nui tonu ngā kurahuna hei tūhura māku, heoi kua oti i a ngā kaiwhakangungu te whakapūrangiaho, te tahitahi i te huarahi e pai ai taku toro, taku rapu, taku tūhura i ngā koha nui ō roto.
Safe, open, honest, environment. Encouraged to be real and be ourselves. Credit given to us as kaiako who know what we’re doing — this makes us feel good and open to the new learning. Great balance between the facilitators. Very valuable to go through the Rangaranga reo ā-Tā rauemi and hear what other kaiako and kura are doing. Brain breaks/boosts were fun.
Absolutely wonderful having a kanohi ki te kanohi session with the whole whānau! I absolutely love how the kaupapa are broken down and explained with relevant activities attached. I really appreciate the time spent navigating the Te Ara Tohu site as there are a lot of components. The facilitation is excellent — both facilitators have a range of pūkenga and have a beautiful wairua that keeps the akoranga interesting. Wish we could have another!!
The pace of this course — although alot to take in, the time spent and the pace ensures that the understanding is there. I have the confidence to ask pātai without feeling whakamā. The content and supporting resources are rawe!
Cultural Capability PLD
TupuOra offers tailored professional development to support schools and businesses in strengthening their cultural capability. Our workshops and coaching sessions empower teams to engage meaningfully with te ao Māori, enhancing cultural responsiveness, relationships, and inclusive practices.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of tikanga, te reo Māori, or Māori perspectives in education and business, our facilitators provide practical, dual-delivery mode (online and face to face) learning to build confidence and capability.
To explore how we can support your team, email pld@tupuora.co.nz.
Whakapā mai — Contact us
For general inquiries please fill in the form below:
Alternatively, you can contact us directly by emailing us at: PLD@tupuora.co.nz
Cultural Capability PLD
TupuOra offers tailored professional development to support schools and businesses in strengthening their cultural capability. Our workshops and coaching sessions empower teams to engage meaningfully with te ao Māori, enhancing cultural responsiveness, relationships, and inclusive practices.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of tikanga, te reo Māori, or Māori perspectives in education and business, our facilitators provide practical, dual-delivery mode (online and face to face) learning to build confidence and capability.
To explore how we can support your team, email pld@tupuora.co.nz.
Whakapā mai — Contact us
For general inquiries please fill in the form below:
Alternatively, you can contact us directly by emailing us at: PLD@tupuora.co.nz