The process for schools applying for professional learning and development (PLD) will work differently for 2016.

Previously, schools have applied for PLD funding from a list of available provision areas. For 2016, the Ministry of Education will contact schools directly to discuss options for accessing appropriate support to PLD.

In prioritising PLD for 2016, the Ministry will support:

• Communities of Schools with their achievement challenges
• schools and kura in regional areas facing significant achievement challenges
• schools/kura with a high number of students achieving below expected levels.

More details about PLD and the other supports that will be available in 2016 and how to access them will be provided in the next Ministry Bulletin for school leaders – He pitopito kōrero .

If you have any questions, please email PLD.2016@education.govt.nz