January 2027 · Live online professional learning
Start 2027 with a shared focus.
Three practical webinars for school teams: clearer ORS evidence, a stronger culture of communication, and confident health and safety practice.
Tuesday 26 January · 1:30–3:00 pm
Effective ORS Applications: Writing for Success
Turn what your team knows about a learner into clear, relevant evidence for an ORS application.
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Who it is for
SENCOs, learning support coordinators, teachers and leaders contributing to an ORS application.
What we will work through
- Connect the relevant ORS criteria with specific evidence of a learner’s needs.
- Describe functioning, support and participation across everyday learning situations.
- Bring together teacher, whānau and specialist contributions with a consistent evidence trail.
- Review an application for clarity, gaps and unsupported generalisations.
Practical takeaways
Leave with an evidence-planning framework and a practical review checklist for your team.
This webinar supports application writing; it does not assess eligibility or guarantee funding.
Wednesday 27 January · 1:30–3:00 pm
A Culture of Communication: Building Trust Across Your School
Create everyday communication habits that help staff feel informed, heard and able to work through issues constructively.
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Who it is for
Principals, senior leaders, team leaders and staff responsible for building a connected school culture.
What we will work through
- Agree what belongs in an email, a meeting or a direct conversation.
- Set clear expectations for response times, follow-through and sharing decisions.
- Practise listening, feedback and early conversations when concerns arise.
- Build a simple team communication agreement that works in your setting.
Practical takeaways
Leave with a communication agreement template and a focused action plan for the start of the year.
A new standalone webinar, designed around school relationships and everyday practice.
Friday 29 January · 1:30–3:00 pm
Safer Schools: Health & Safety Essentials 2027
Start the school year with a practical review of the systems, conversations and checks that keep people safe.
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Who it is for
School leaders, health and safety representatives, office teams, property staff and staff with operational responsibilities.
What we will work through
- Review significant risks, controls and who is responsible for checking them.
- Strengthen induction for new staff, relievers, volunteers and contractors.
- Make incident and near-miss reporting useful for learning and improvement.
- Prioritise practical actions for the first term, including emergency readiness.
Practical takeaways
Leave with a start-of-year review checklist and a prioritised action-planning template.
Practical professional learning for New Zealand school settings. Refer to current official guidance for your school’s specific obligations.
The week at a glance & what is included
Choose one session or attend all three. Each webinar is a separate booking. The programme sits within the final Monday–Friday week of January, 25–29 January 2027.
Mon 25 JanNo live webinar
Wellington Anniversary Day
Tue 26 JanEffective ORS Applications
1:30–3:00 pm
Wed 27 JanA Culture of Communication
1:30–3:00 pm
Thu 28 JanOptional team reflection
No live webinar
Fri 29 JanHealth & Safety Essentials
1:30–3:00 pm
Included with your registration
- A 90-minute live online webinar, with time for questions.
- A recording for registered participants to revisit the learning.
- Session resources and practical templates.
- A certificate of participation.
Planning around the start of term
Check your school’s opening dates before booking. If a live session overlaps with school commitments, registered participants can use the recording.
Joining instructions will be emailed before the session. Recordings and resources will be emailed after the webinar.
Fees & registration
All fees are NZD, excluding GST, per webinar. Group bookings cover the stated number of named staff from one school, attending the same webinar.
| Registration | Pay in 2026 Secure Stripe checkout | Invoice in January 2027 Standard fee | Pay-now saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $190 · Pay now | $240 | $50 |
| Up to 3 staff | $495 · Pay now | $595 | $100 |
| Up to 5 staff | $750 · Pay now | $900 | $150 |
| Up to 10 staff | $1,250 · Pay now | $1,500 | $250 |
Pay now for the advance rate
Choose a group size in the table, then select your webinar in Stripe. Pay by 11:59 pm NZDT on 31 December 2026 to receive the advance rate. GST is added at checkout.
For more than one webinar, complete a separate checkout for each. Your school name, selected session and staff count are recorded with payment. A payment receipt is emailed by Stripe.
Register now · invoice in January 2027
Use your 2027 budget. Complete the online form to choose your webinar(s), group size and school billing details. Review the total, including GST, before submitting. We will confirm your booking by email and invoice in January 2027 at the standard fee.
Register for a January invoiceNo payment is needed today. You will see an on-screen confirmation when your registration has been received. The pay-now discount applies only to payments completed in 2026.
Group fees apply to one school and one webinar; they are not a whole-school licence. For more than 10 staff, member pricing or a purchase-order requirement, contact us before paying.
Before you book
Please check the session outline, your school’s opening dates and the number of staff attending. Email any accessibility requests or questions about recordings, substitutions or cancellation arrangements before payment. For invoice bookings, your place is confirmed when you receive our registration reply.
Need help with your registration? Email owen@micropld.co.nz. Participant names can follow after your school has registered.
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