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New framework for cybersafety

Preparing young people for the new opportunities and challenges of ultra-fast broadband requires a new framework for cybersafety. Launched by NetSafe and the Ministry of Education the new Learn, Guide, Protect approach provides schools with resources to build student-centered cybersafety programmes that fit your own school context.Visit the Learn, Guide,...

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Fibre drop funding for schools

On October 28, 2010 the Ministers of Education and Information and Communications Technology announced the Government’s decision to wholly fund fibre drops (the fibre that connects your school to the fibre in the street) for state and state-integrated schools under the Ultra-fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiatives taking place over...

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Did you miss the ultra-fast broadband in schools seminars?

In August and September 2010, the Ministry of Education held 22 seminars around New Zealand to update school leaders on the planned rollout of ultra-fast broadband. If you missed these Learning Without Limits seminars videos of the presentation and supporting materials are now available from this page. Go to Learning...

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Principals' sabbatical reports recently added

Principals' sabbatical reports added to Educational Leaders in August and September 2010 look at: the resourcing of management and administrative structures in large, high decile primary schools. (Peter Ayson, Meadowbank School) current practices related to teacher aide appraisal. (Mike Burton, St Joseph's School, Nelson) ways in which ICT clusters and...

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Applications now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme

Applications are now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme (NAPP). The programme is designed to prepare aspirants for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools. There are 230 places available. Applications close on 29 October 2010.The Ministry of Education will coordinate the application and selection criteria for...

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Important information about redesigned professional development

The Ministry is strengthening its Professional Learning and Development (PLD) to provide consistent and high quality professional development for teachers and school leaders across the country.PLD will focus on improving outcomes for students through effective professional learning, specifically: accelerating the learning of students who are traditionally underserved building school capacity...

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Canterbury earthquake information for schools

Visit this page for general advice to schools following the earthquake in Canterbury, for information about school closures, and for traumatic incident advice.

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Support for secondary middle leaders

If you're a secondary middle leader check out the dedicated middle leaders area on the New Zealand Curriculum Online website. It focuses on helping you to work with your department to implement the NZC.From August 2010 regular topics in a series will be published that focus on a central theme....

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New video resource for leaders supports self-review tools

A new learning module for school leaders is now available in the Leading Change area of Educational Leaders. It looks at how the leaders, teachers and board at Russley School in Christchurch are using the Self-review Tools for National Standards to focus on improving outcomes for students. The module comprises...

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Tū Rangatira released

Tū Rangatira - Māori Medium Educational Leadership has recently been released by the Ministry of Education. This document, in both English and Māori, presents a model of leadership that reflects some of the key leadership roles and practices that contribute to high-quality educational outcomes for Māori learners.It focuses on lifting...

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