Registration opening soon!
Fully-funded Assessment PLD through the Ministry of Education
Applications for round 2 are expected to open in Term 3
17 approved facilitators!
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’s included
12-month
Six days of in-school PLD tailored to your school’s context and priorities. This could include:
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- 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 an evidence system
Eight Communities of Practice
Tools that work in real classrooms
Impact you can expect
6-month
Three days of in-school PLD tailored to your school’s context and priorities. This could include:
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- 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 an evidence system
Four Communities of Practice
Tools that work in real classrooms
Impact you can expect
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.
Why Choose Cognition Education
Proven impact in classrooms
Our PLD supports real change in practice and outcomes.
- 92% of participants report improved outcomes for their ākonga
- 92% believe the changes from the PLD will make a meaningful difference for learners
Participants consistently describe applying new approaches to planning, assessment, and reporting in ways that directly support student progress.
High-quality learning experience
We prioritise practical, relevant PLD that connects directly to classroom practice.
- 4.5/5 average rating for overall experience
- 86% said their learning expectations were met
Sessions are interactive, grounded in real examples, and designed to support immediate application.
Consistent, trusted delivery
Schools consistently report high levels of satisfaction with both delivery and impact.
- 88% overall satisfaction across delivery and impact
- 97% would recommend this PLD to others
This reflects both the quality of facilitation and the relevance of the learning to practice.
How our PLD makes a difference
Our PLD supports sustained change by:
- strengthening teacher confidence in using assessment tools and frameworks
- supporting alignment between curriculum, teaching, and reporting
- enabling meaningful conversations about progress and next steps
- supporting system leadership to embed and sustain change
- embedding practices that improve outcomes for all learners, including priority ākonga
Evidence of impact is drawn from classroom observation, student voice and achievement data.
Important Dates
📅 TBC
Funding applications close
last day to apply for PLD funding
📅TBC
Enrolment period
schools enrol with Cognition Education during this period
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