Support Partner for Charter School Sponsors
Practical guidance and partnership through application and establishment.
Under the new Charter School Agency model, sponsors now choose their preferred support partner.
Evaluation Associates | Te Huinga Kākākura Mātauranga provides experienced practical, knowledgeable support to charter school sponsors through the application and establishment phases.
Our support partners brings deep expertise in school improvement and new school development, with a strong track record across Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. We offer strategic advice, critical friendship, and hands-on help with planning, governance, curriculum, property, and community engagement.
Our support partners walk alongside sponsors to ensure proposals are coherent, sustainable, and aligned with the aspirations of students, whānau, and communities.
What we offer
We tailor our support to where you are at - and where you want to go. Our mahi includes:
strengthening charter school applications
governance and strategic planning
curriculum design and implementation
using data and evidence for improvement
property and operational planning
building sustainable systems and leadership capability
community and whānau engagement.
Additional areas of support include application preparation, staffing and recruitment planning, and establishing effective performance and evaluation systems.
Our support partners provide both kanohi ki te kanohi and online support, adapting to the needs and location of each sponsor.
Our team are
experts in school improvement and establishment
grounded in research and culturally sustaining practice
committed to raising student achievement and wellbeing
flexible in how and when we work
equipped with practical tools and insights to help you succeed.
Our support partners
Our approved support partner team includes experienced school leaders and advisors with expertise across primary, secondary, and kaupapa Māori education. Each brings practical insight and a deep commitment to culturally sustaining practice.
Sponsors are welcome to request a specific support partner or contact us to discuss who might be the best fit. We’ll match you with someone whose experience aligns with your school’s focus and stage of development.
Our support partner team also includes trusted external partners who work with us to deliver high-quality support.
