Schools | Kura Kaupapa Māori Support

Professional Development

‘The Many Faces of the Mind’

Kanorau ā‑Roro | Neurodiversity Workshop

Facilitator: Alexandra Lendich

Facilitator: Lisa Tatum

Maddie Brosnan

Guest Facilitator: Maddie Brosnan

Kanorau ā Roro is a FREE, whānau-focused neurodiversity workshop designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone supporting tamariki across the Far North. Whether you’re just starting to notice differences or already navigating a diagnosis, this workshop provides practical knowledge, reassurance, and culturally grounded support.

We create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where your experiences are valued, your questions are heard, and your child’s strengths are celebrated.

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Services We Offer Services in the Following Areas

Our team works with Primary and Secondary mainstream schools, and Kura Kaupapa Māori to collaborate with educators, tai tamariki and whanau to deliver a range of programmes around learning success. With a focus on Participation and engagement, Progress and Achievement, Wellbeing and Presence.

Here are some of the areas where the team are able to provide support:

  • Curriculum support in all subject areas

  • Educational collaborations between local, regional and national organisations

  • Literacy support in various forms of delivery

  • Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga support

  • Supporting Te Reo Māori within mainstream Schools and Kura Kaupapa Māori

  • Professional Development for Educators in the Schools Sector

    • Teacher Aide PLD Workshops

    • School Administrator Workshops

    • PLD for Educators that work with children of additional needs

    • PLD for Beginning Teachers – Teachers Council

    • Culturally responsive pedagogy

    • Mautauranga Maori

    • Wellbeing / Hauora

Environmental collaborations and initiatives:

  • Te Noho Taiao o Te Rarawa

  • Te Noho Taiao o Te Hiku

  • Geo Camps – Tuhura Papatuanuku

  • Development of Educational Resources

Group of young people performing on stage with microphones, two girls singing, one girl playing guitar, one boy playing keyboard, in a room with black and red carpet, chairs, and musical equipment.
Group of children engaged in a science activity with microscopes and laptops at a table in a classroom or activity center.
Youth girl wearing a school uniform in a class room setting, holding a book. Changes in NCEA cover page

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