National Gifted Education Programme
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education is approaching the market to identify experienced regional providers capable of delivering a strengthened National Programme for Gifted Education across Aotearoa New Zealand. Scope The scope includes: Supporting gifted and twice-exceptional learners in Years 1 to 10 Building lasting gifted education capability within schools Working with networks of schools to provide curriculum enrichment and learner leadership opportunities Strengthening teacher and leadership capability in gifted education Supporting culturally responsive practice Building meaningful connections with whānau and communities Contractor Requirements Experienced regional providers capable of delivering the National Programme for Gifted Education Enquiries Contact: Richard Hooper richard.hooper@education.govt.nz
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