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Applications open 17 November – close 12 December
Fully-funded Assessment PLD through the Ministry of Education
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MOE-funded Assessment PLD
Strengthen assessment capability in ways that are purposeful, evidence informed, and aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum.
Cognition Education provides tailored support across a twelve month period. Every programme is co-designed with your school to reflect your priorities, context, and learners.
Our PLD is grounded in the Best Practice Assessment Guidance and builds teacher and leader confidence with tools such as SMART, e-asTTle, PAT, phonics checks, writing samples, and DIBELS. Schools develop clarity, consistency, and shared expectations so progress is visible across learning areas.
We encourage schools to apply for Ministry-funded PLD now. Once funding is confirmed, we work with you to design a delivery model that fits your needs.
What You Receive
Six Days of in-School PLD
- Leadership planning and goal setting
- Workshops on high impact assessment practice
- Classroom modelling and co-teaching
- Moderation and co-analysis of student work
- Curriculum alignment with progressions
- Data literacy and evidence interpretation
- Streamlined assessment schedules and reporting systems
- Exploring where SMART sits within a balanced evidence system
Eight Communities of Practice
- Collaborative inquiry using real school evidence
- Consistent language and shared expectations
- Moderation across year levels and teams
- Analysis of progress patterns
- Strengthened evaluative capability
- Curriculum aligned planning conversations
- Collective problem solving that builds confidence
Tools That Work in Real Classrooms
- Fluency graphs and writing evidence trackers
- Templates for interpreting e-asTTle, PAT, phonics checks, or DIBELS, with guidance available on SMART once available
- Moderation protocols and observation templates
- Student voice and goal setting routines
- Whānau reporting guides
- Digital and printable supports for use during lessons
These tools reduce workload and support reliable decision making.
Impact You Can Expect
- Stronger data literacy across staff
- Consistent teacher judgments across teams
- Clear progress pathways across learning areas
- Assessment that is equitable and accessible
- Increased student agency and metacognition
- Improved communication with whānau
- Sustainable systems that support long term improvement
This PLD strengthens the system shift toward consistent, high-quality assessment practice. Teachers and leaders grow confidence in using high-quality evidence to guide instruction and make progress visible for learners. Schools develop clarity about progress pathways, shared expectations, and how to connect assessment with the knowledge-rich curriculum.
This is about sustainable practice that improves student outcomes, strengthens equity, and supports clear communication with whānau.
Important Dates
📅 17 November
Funding applications open (via the MOE PLD application portal)
📅 12 December
Funding applications close – last day to apply for PLD funding
📅 19 December – 27 February
Enrolment period – schools enrol with Cognition Education during this period
Enrol for MOE funded Assessment PLD
This PLD is funded by the Ministry of Education, and you will need an Application Reference Number to be fully registered.
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