Regionally-allocated PLD
2021 PLD round dates
The Ministry of Education have confirmed the dates for 2021 PLD rounds. There will be four rounds of PLD, one per term, as this allows the MoE to be more responsive to emerging needs throughout the year. To provide greater certainty and consistency, there will be one date per term for all education regions and, going forward, we will standardise the PLD allocation round dates. The dates are:
| Application round | Proposal submission date |
| Term 1 | 19 February 2021 |
| Term 2 | 14 May 2021 |
| Term 3 | 06 August 2021 |
| Term 4 | 29 October 2021 |
The Ministry of Education recently announced seven new PLD priorities designed to strengthen teacher and leadership capability in schools and Kāhui Ako.
The new priorities for English medium settings are:
- cultural capability
- local curriculum design
- assessment for learning
The new priorities for Māori medium settings are:
- mātauranga and te reo Māori
- marau ā-kura
- aromatawai
Effective leadership is vital and underpins all these priorities.
Effective leadership builds cross-school and cross-Kāhui Ako coherence, enabling leaders and teachers to work effectively and get the best possible outcomes for their learners.
Our work is based firmly on research, with an emphasis on student-centred leadership being the key to excellent and equitable student outcomes. The team at the Centre for Educational Leadership is available for leadership support and development. Our expert team of accredited facilitators bring a wealth of leadership knowledge and expertise and works effectively with leaders at all stages of their career.
If you are interested in finding out more, drop us a note. Our skilled team offers friendly, free practical advice and support on how to apply for regionally-allocated PLD funding for your school or Kāhui Ako.
For more information or to speak to one of our helpful team members, please contact us fls.leadership@auckland.ac.nz