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Overview

200 new special education study awards and scholarships. Aim: to ensure we have enough specialist teachers in the workforce to provide a quality service to children and young people with additional learning needs.

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Study awards

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1. Autism Spectrum Disorder 2. Blind and Low Vision 3. Complex Educational Needs 4. Deaf and Hard of Hearing 5. Early Intervention 6. Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour 7. Specialist Teaching

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2016 study awards allocated

15 ASD teachers 11 CEN teachers 43 EI teachers 8 DHH teachers 12 BLV teachers 117 RTLB - 56% 4 ST teachers

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RTLB study award

Applications for 2017/2018 study 1. 1 August – 10 November. 2. Be permanently employed as an RTLB. 3. Have support from the lead school/cluster manager to study for the diploma. 4. Be a NZ citizen or NZ permanent resident.

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RTLB study award

The Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Learning and Behaviour (PGDip Specialist Teaching) Massey University or University of Canterbury 4 papers: core theory and foundations; specialist theory and foundations, evidence based practice and a practicum 2 papers by distance with two compulsory block courses per year Domestic tuition fees – April Travel contribution – June Failure, withdrawal, breaks in study and changes to employment

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