Mana Taurite, Mana Ako | Equity and Excellence

Are you ready to take action and drive meaningful change for equity and excellence in education? This kaupapa is designed for agents of change and teams committed to improving teaching and learning for ākonga Māori. Grounded in the Niho Taniwha framework, this wānanga will guide participants through critical reflection, strategic action, and collaborative professional learning to uplift the outcomes for ākonga Māori.

What to expect

This programme blends kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face-to-face) wānanga with online Professional Learning Groups (PLGs), providing:

• Deeper insight into personal values and belief systems that influence practice.

• Frameworks to guide professional inquiry, self-review, and strategic planning.

• Practical strategies to improve teaching, learning, and assessment practices for ākonga Māori.

Delivery includes:

1. Pre-wānanga preparation
   Readings and videos to build shared knowledge prior to workshops.

2. Wānanga 1
   Deep dive into the journey so far, shared kupu (terminology), and unpacking biases in assessment and learning processes.

3. PLG 1 (online)
   Discuss Action Research Inquiry, preload for the next workshop, and engage with the Niho Taniwha framework.

4. Pre-wānanga preparation

5. Wānanga 2
   Evidence-based discussions to enhance kaiako and kaiarataki practices, with feedback on participants' findings.

6. PLG 2 (online)
   Share Action Research outcomes, ākonga voice, and collaborate on sustainability strategies using the Niho Taniwha framework.

Who is this for?

This wānanga is for teachers and leaders who aspire to:

• achieve equity and excellence in education

• elevate outcomes for ākonga Māori and priority learners

• work collaboratively within and across professional learning groups.

Why participate?

By joining this kaupapa, you and your team will gain:

• the tools to challenge and transform practice for equitable outcomes

• strategies to address bias and improve teaching and learning

• sustainable frameworks to drive long-term improvement.

Take the next step in your improvement journey. Gather your colleagues and join us to stand close together – Kia piri, kia tata – and lift where you stand – Hiki, hikitia, HĪ – for our ākonga Māori.

Your investment

This programme is $755 + GST per person. Discounts of 10% apply to three or more from the same school or kura.

This cost includes:

• two face-to-face wānanga

• two facilitated online Professional Learning Group sessions

• access to pre-work materials and comprehensive workbooks.