Glossary
| ECE |
Early Childhood Education |
Eduactional setting for children prior to primary school. Eg. Kindergaten |
| ERO |
Education Review Office |
ERO reviews schools and early childhood education services every three years on average, and publishes national reports on current education practice. |
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| KSU |
Kaipara Support Unit |
Based at Parakai School the unit is a group of Teachers who are funded by the Ministry of Education to provide Resourcing for students with special needs within the Kaipara Cluster. The unit is made up of RTLB, SLST and RTLit. |
| MME |
Maori Medium Education |
Te Whare Kākāno |
| MOE |
Ministry of Education |
Is the government lead advisor on the New Zealand Education System |
| NAG |
National Administration Guidelines |
Guidelines and/or requirements relating to school administration. There are 6 NAGS. |
| NEG |
National Educational Goals |
National Educational Goals set by the government. |
| ORRS |
Ongoing Reviewable Resourcing Scheme |
Boards receive funding for students with special education needs through the Ongoing and Reviewable Resources Scheme |
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| RTLB |
Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour |
Teachers who provide resourcing for students with special needs within a group of schools. |
| RTLit |
Resource Teacher of Literacy |
Supports students in a cluster of school who have specific learning needs in the area of literacy. |
| SLST |
Supplementary Learning Support Teacher |
Teachers who will better support students special education needs including students with significant and ongoing learning needs. |
| SE |
Special Education |
Group within the Ministry of Education responsible for special education |
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