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MoE Accreditied Provider

MoE accredited

MoE Accreditied Provider

MoE accredited

MoE Accreditied Provider

Our Facilitation Team

Your school will work with a national team of highly experienced facilitators, evaluators, and assessment specialists. Our facilitators bring postgraduate expertise in Assessment for Learning, evidence-informed practice, Science of Learning, Structured Literacy, and leadership capability building. Collectively, they have delivered 50+ assessment-focused PLD projects, supported thousands of teachers, and contributed to major national initiatives including SELO, Structured Literacy Approaches, Enriching Local Curriculum, and RAPLD Assessment PLD.

Selena Hinchco

Selena Hinchco

Auckland

Louise Dempsey

Louise Dempsey

Auckland

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Trudy Francis

Manawatū

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Brian Hinchco

Auckland

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Dr Wayne Duncan

Southland

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Jacque Allen

Auckland

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Del Costello

Auckland

About the PD

Our Assessment PLD strengthens schoolwide assessment capability so teachers and leaders can make confident, evidence-informed decisions that accelerate learning.

Grounded in Assessment for Learning, the Science of Learning, and aligned with Te Mātaiaho and current Ministry priorities, our programme helps schools build clarity, consistency, and high-impact practice across classrooms.

Across every partnership, we begin with your data, your context, and your priorities. We work alongside leaders and teachers to co-design an approach that builds assessment literacy, develops robust systems, and ensures quality evidence is used to improve teaching and learning. Our facilitators bring extensive experience across RAPLD projects, Assessment for Learning, Structured Literacy Approaches, Visible Learning, and the implementation of national assessment tools and progressions.

  • Workshop 1: Kaitaia Intermediate  School
    Workshop 1: Kaitaia Intermediate  School
    3 days to the event
    Thu, 19 Mar
    Kaitaia Intermediate School
    Join us for the first of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 1 provides an introduction to the science of reading, key principles of Structured Literacy, and effective teaching practices. Build a strong foundation for literacy success with evidence-based strategies.
  • Ai in ECE - Community of Practice
    Ai in ECE - Community of Practice
    Multiple Dates
    3 days to the event
    Thu, 19 Mar
    Online via Zoom
    Educators will be invited to take part in live, facilitated online workshops designed as a regional community of practice. These sessions provide space for shared inquiry, reflection on implementation, and continued professional dialogue about AI’s evolving role in ECE.
  • Workshop 2 : Kaitaia Intermediate School
    Workshop 2 : Kaitaia Intermediate School
    4 days to the event
    Fri, 20 Mar
    Kaitaia Intermediate School
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Workshop 1: Online Intermediate
    Workshop 1: Online Intermediate
    Multiple Dates
    7 days to the event
    Mon, 23 Mar
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the first of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 1 provides an introduction to the science of reading, key principles of Structured Literacy, and effective teaching practices. Build a strong foundation for literacy success with evidence-based strategies.
  • Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies
    Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies
    Multiple Dates
    7 days to the event
    Mon, 23 Mar
    Te Pai Centre
    In this interactive and practical workshop, participants will unpack the power of oral storytelling to support oral language and communication development, tamariki confidence, whānau connection and a sense of belonging.
  • Maths in Early Learning
    Maths in Early Learning
    8 days to the event
    Tue, 24 Mar
    Online Via Zoom
    This 2 Part Online ECE PLD Series explores how mathematical concepts are embedded in children’s everyday experiences and play. Participants will learn to recognise and nurture early mathematical thinking, with a focus on the four sub-areas.
  • Workshop 2 : Online Intermediate
    Workshop 2 : Online Intermediate
    14 days to the event
    Mon, 30 Mar
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Understanding the Changes to Codes and Standards - PLD Series
    Understanding the Changes to Codes and Standards - PLD Series
    14 days to the event
    Mon, 30 Mar
    Online Via Zoom
    Understanding the Changes to the Codes and Standards Are you aware of the upcoming changes to the Codes and Standards? Get prepared with our focused, practical workshop series — designed to help educators, leaders, and ECE Centres navigate the changes with clarity and confidence.
  • Meaningful Planning and Assessment to Evaluate Children’s Progress
    Meaningful Planning and Assessment to Evaluate Children’s Progress
    Multiple Dates
    15 days to the event
    Tue, 31 Mar
    Online via Zoom
    An overview of the steps involved in the planning process and how these are made meaningful and efficient.
  • Structured Literacy Approach Strategies
    Structured Literacy Approach Strategies
    Multiple Dates
    16 days to the event
    Wed, 01 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    A 1-day practical workshop designed for teacher aides and relievers. Learn practical strategies, tips and learn about the Structured Literacy Classroom, so that you can align with your classes literacy programme effectively.
  • Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies ONLINE
    Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies ONLINE
    30 days to the event
    Wed, 15 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    In this 2-Part Online workshop, participants will unpack the power of oral storytelling to support oral language and communication development, tamariki confidence, whānau connection and a sense of belonging.
  • Workshop 3: Konini School
    Workshop 3: Konini School
    31 days to the event
    Thu, 16 Apr
    Konini School
    This third and final workshop, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    32 days to the event
    Fri, 17 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    This third and final workshop is designed for Years 7-8 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills
  • Workshop 2 : Mt Roskill Primary School
    Workshop 2 : Mt Roskill Primary School
    32 days to the event
    Fri, 17 Apr
    Mt Roskill Primary School
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Workshop 2 : Titahi Bay Intermediate School
    Workshop 2 : Titahi Bay Intermediate School
    32 days to the event
    Fri, 17 Apr
    Titahi bay Intermediate
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 0-3 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 0-3 Teachers
    37 days to the event
    Wed, 22 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the last of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. This workshop focuses on building strong literacy foundations for Years 0-3 learners, ensuring they can access Phase 1 teaching sequence skills.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 4-6 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 4-6 Teachers
    38 days to the event
    Thu, 23 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the last of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Designed for Years 4-6 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have strong literacy foundations to access Phase 2 teaching sequence skills.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    39 days to the event
    Fri, 24 Apr
    Online Via Zoom
    This third and final workshop is designed for Years 7-8 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills

MoE Accreditied Provider

MoE accredited

MoE Accreditied Provider

MoE accredited

MoE Accreditied Provider

  • Workshop 1: Kaitaia Intermediate  School
    Workshop 1: Kaitaia Intermediate  School
    3 days to the event
    19 Mar 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Kaitaia Intermediate School , 45 North Road, Kaitaia 0410, New Zealand
    Join us for the first of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 1 provides an introduction to the science of reading, key principles of Structured Literacy, and effective teaching practices. Build a strong foundation for literacy success with evidence-based strategies.
  • Ai in ECE - Community of Practice
    Ai in ECE - Community of Practice
    Multiple Dates
    3 days to the event
    19 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Online via Zoom
    Educators will be invited to take part in live, facilitated online workshops designed as a regional community of practice. These sessions provide space for shared inquiry, reflection on implementation, and continued professional dialogue about AI’s evolving role in ECE.
  • Workshop 2 : Kaitaia Intermediate School
    Workshop 2 : Kaitaia Intermediate School
    4 days to the event
    20 Mar 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Kaitaia Intermediate School , 45 North Road, Kaitaia 0410, New Zealand
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Workshop 1: Online Intermediate
    Workshop 1: Online Intermediate
    Multiple Dates
    7 days to the event
    23 Mar 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the first of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 1 provides an introduction to the science of reading, key principles of Structured Literacy, and effective teaching practices. Build a strong foundation for literacy success with evidence-based strategies.
  • Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies
    Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies
    Multiple Dates
    7 days to the event
    23 Mar 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Te Pai Centre, 31-35 Te Pai Place, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand
    In this interactive and practical workshop, participants will unpack the power of oral storytelling to support oral language and communication development, tamariki confidence, whānau connection and a sense of belonging.
  • Maths in Early Learning
    Maths in Early Learning
    8 days to the event
    24 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    This 2 Part Online ECE PLD Series explores how mathematical concepts are embedded in children’s everyday experiences and play. Participants will learn to recognise and nurture early mathematical thinking, with a focus on the four sub-areas.
  • Workshop 2 : Online Intermediate
    Workshop 2 : Online Intermediate
    14 days to the event
    30 Mar 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Understanding the Changes to Codes and Standards - PLD Series
    Understanding the Changes to Codes and Standards - PLD Series
    14 days to the event
    30 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Understanding the Changes to the Codes and Standards Are you aware of the upcoming changes to the Codes and Standards? Get prepared with our focused, practical workshop series — designed to help educators, leaders, and ECE Centres navigate the changes with clarity and confidence.
  • Meaningful Planning and Assessment to Evaluate Children’s Progress
    Meaningful Planning and Assessment to Evaluate Children’s Progress
    Multiple Dates
    15 days to the event
    31 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Online via Zoom
    An overview of the steps involved in the planning process and how these are made meaningful and efficient.
  • Structured Literacy Approach Strategies
    Structured Literacy Approach Strategies
    Multiple Dates
    16 days to the event
    01 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    A 1-day practical workshop designed for teacher aides and relievers. Learn practical strategies, tips and learn about the Structured Literacy Classroom, so that you can align with your classes literacy programme effectively.
  • Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies ONLINE
    Storytelling and Narrative Pedagogies ONLINE
    30 days to the event
    15 Apr 2026, 6:00 pm – 16 Apr 2026, 8:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    In this 2-Part Online workshop, participants will unpack the power of oral storytelling to support oral language and communication development, tamariki confidence, whānau connection and a sense of belonging.
  • Workshop 3: Konini School
    Workshop 3: Konini School
    31 days to the event
    16 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Konini School, 73 Withers Road, Glen Eden, Auckland 0602, New Zealand
    This third and final workshop, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    32 days to the event
    17 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    This third and final workshop is designed for Years 7-8 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills
  • Workshop 2 : Mt Roskill Primary School
    Workshop 2 : Mt Roskill Primary School
    32 days to the event
    17 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Mt Roskill Primary School, 37A Frost Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, New Zealand
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Workshop 2 : Titahi Bay Intermediate School
    Workshop 2 : Titahi Bay Intermediate School
    32 days to the event
    17 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Titahi bay Intermediate , 16 Kahutea Terrace, Tītahi Bay, Porirua 5022, New Zealand
    Join us for the second of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Day 2 focuses on developing strong literacy foundations through explicit teaching and formative assessment.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 0-3 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 0-3 Teachers
    37 days to the event
    22 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the last of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. This workshop focuses on building strong literacy foundations for Years 0-3 learners, ensuring they can access Phase 1 teaching sequence skills.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 4-6 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 4-6 Teachers
    38 days to the event
    23 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    Join us for the last of a three-day professional learning series on Structured Literacy. Designed for Years 4-6 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have strong literacy foundations to access Phase 2 teaching sequence skills.
  • Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    Workshop 3: Online for Year 7-8 Teachers
    39 days to the event
    24 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Online Via Zoom
    This third and final workshop is designed for Years 7-8 educators, focusing on ensuring all learners have the strong literacy foundations needed to access Phase 2 and 3 teaching sequence skills

Our Facilitation Team: 

Selena Hinchco, Jacque Allen, Brian Hinchco, Dr Wayne Duncan,  Louise Dempsey, Del Costello, Trudy Francis.

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Fully-funded MoE Assessment & Aromatawai PLD 

  • Each school receives a tailored sequence of on-site support designed to build sustainable, high-impact practice.

     

    Across the year, PLD days may include:

    • Baseline evidence gathering, including data, voice, and capability rubrics

    • Co-constructed Theory of Change and action planning

    • Practical workshops on Assessment for Learning, clarity tools, feedback, learner agency, and effective use of data

    • Classroom modelling, co-teaching, walkthroughs, and practice analysis conversations

    • Moderation of student work and analysis of progress patterns

    • Leadership coaching for senior and team leaders

    • System strengthening: schedules, expectations, and assessment processes that support consistency and quality

  • Schools participate in a series of facilitated Communities of Practice (CoPs) that foster collective expertise, shared expectations, and consistent practice across teams. CoPs provide opportunities for:

    • Collaborative inquiry using real school data and artefacts

    • Moderation across levels and teams

    • Joint problem-solving and evaluative thinking

    • Reflective discussions on impact and shifts in practice

    • Strengthening alignment between curriculum, learning progressions, and assessment tools

     

    These sessions ensure that teachers and leaders build a shared language of quality teaching and learning, and that progress is visible and understood across the school.

  • Our PLD includes access to a full set of purpose-built tools, rubrics, and digital resources designed by the Coactive Design Team. These support schools to implement consistent, high-quality assessment systems.

    Resources include:

    • Teacher and leader capability rubrics

    • Assessment for Learning tools (learning intentions, success criteria, feedback frameworks)

    • Data analysis templates

    • Moderation tools and exemplars

    • Walkthrough and observation frameworks

    • Coaching templates and inquiry tools

Important Dates

17th November

Funding Applications OPEN!

12th December

Funding Applications Close

19th December

Coactive Enrolments Open

27th February

Coactive Enrolments Close

MoE Accreditied Provider

MoE accredited

MoE Accreditied Provider

MoE accredited

MoE Accreditied Provider

Enrolments open for 2026 PLD

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