Ministry-funded Assessment PLD
Strengthen assessment capability through fully funded professional learning.
Have you been approved for Targeted Assessment PLD and want to work with Evaluation Associates?
If your application has been approved by the Ministry of Education, select Evaluation Associates | Te Huinga Kākākura Mātauranga as your preferred provider.
If you'd like to register with us please complete the form below.
Targeted Assessment PLD information form
Why assessment capability matters for your school
High-quality assessment is central to effective teaching and learning. When assessment is clear, dependable, and purposeful, it helps teachers and leaders make confident decisions that improve outcomes for learners.
Evaluation Associates | Te Huinga Kākākura Mātauranga is an approved Ministry of Education PLD provider, with over 20 experienced facilitators ready to work alongside schools nationwide. Each facilitator is approved to deliver this PLD and has deep knowledge of assessment pedagogy, leadership, and data use.
Through this Ministry-funded Professional Learning and Development (PLD), you can strengthen your school’s assessment practices, data literacy, and leadership capability. The aim is simple: build sustainable assessment systems that make learning visible, equitable, and measurable across your school.
What's funded?
This fully funded PLD runs until the end of 2027. It provides:
six full days of direct professional learning support
eight community of practice sessions, to plan, review, collaborate on ideas, and develop actionable next steps.
The PLD is not workshop based. Your facilitator will work directly with you in your school—alongside your leadership team and teachers—to build assessment capability where it matters most: in practice.
How we'll work with you
Every school’s plan is designed around its specific goals, evidence, and context. Your facilitator will use the Ministry’s assessment rubrics to co-design a focused approach that reflects your school’s priorities.
Your facilitator will work with you to:
scope and deeply understand your needs
establish shared understanding of effective assessment principles, practices, and pedagogies
strengthen data literacy and confidence in interpreting assessment information
implement assessment tools with purpose and clarity
develop dependable moderation processes and evaluation systems
connect assessment, curriculum, and pedagogy to improve teaching and learning across your school.
