Niho Taniwha | Turning evidence into action

Using the Niho Taniwha framework, this course equips educators to meet the Teaching Standards with integrity, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and enhance outcomes for all learners through research, reflection, and collaboration.

Beginning with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, 'Niho Taniwha | Turning evidence into action' positions professional growth as the foundation for a wider journey through all the 2026 Standards for the Teaching Profession. Educators are guided through a continuous cycle of reflection, targeted learning, and collegial engagement that ensures evidence-informed professional practice, meeting the 2026 requirements while strengthening outcomes for all learners.

The two-term course is built around the three domains of the Teaching Standards:

• Professional knowledge – deepening understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural responsiveness, and curriculum expertise.

• Professional practice – refining evidence-based teaching, assessment for learning, and inclusive pedagogy.

• Professional engagement – strengthening collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement cycles.

Together, these domains form a coherent, culturally grounded pathway that supports educators to know better and do better for themselves, their learners, and their communities.

Your learning path

Why choose Niho Taniwha | Turning evidence into action?

• Grounded in Niho Taniwha – developed with Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch, offering authentic, culturally responsive methodologies.

• Aligned to the 2026 Teaching Standards – supports compliance and professional growth across all domains.

• Inquiry-driven – reflection, evidence, and collaborative learning embedded in the Niho Taniwha inquiry process.

• Leadership-focused – strengthens capacity to lead professional growth in your school or kura.

• Transformative – equips educators to embed cultural integrity and drive meaningful change.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for educators and leaders across kura and schools who are committed to strengthening their practice through collective growth. It is for those who:

• see themselves as learners first, ready to connect research to everyday teaching and leadership

• want to lead change in ways that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• are ready to turn evidence into action that benefits learners, colleagues, and communities.

Your investment

• The cost for this two-term workshop is $1,350 + GST per person.

A 15% discount applies for three or more educators from the same school or kura.

We require a minimum number of participants for each workshop to proceed. We’ll confirm viability with all registered participants ten business days beforehand.

All participants who engage fully and complete each phase will receive a Niho Taniwha | Turning evidence into action Certificate of Completion, providing formal evidence of professional learning and alignment with the 2026 Teaching Standards.

NOTE: Mana whenua are more than welcome to attend the workshops with you. Please contact us on info@evaluate.co.nz if you would like to invite hapū or iwi Māori to share in your school’s journey to improve teaching and learning for ākonga Māori.  We can arrange a place for free. 

Table of delivery dates and locations - four cohorts

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