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A message from Chairperson of Teaching Council Governing Council

3 September 2021

A message from Nicola Ngarewa, Chairperson of the Teaching Council, to the teaching profession

Click here to read a transcript of this video.

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  • Learning and measurement framework for Rauhuia
  • Professional Growth Cycle (PGC) announcement
  • Rauhuia | Leadership: Terenga Huihuinga | Symposia Series
  • Changes to disciplinary and competence processes
  • Development of new ITE quality assurance requirements
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