Ngā Haeata Mātauranga - The Annual Report on Māori Education, 2007/08

Appendices

SUMMARY OF CURRENT INITIATIVES ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR

Initiatives aimed at learners

The research is increasingly showing what is possible for and with Māori learners when early childhood services and schools emphasise effective, high-quality teaching.  Some of the following initiatives apply across the whole sector, others just in particular segments of the education system such as early childhood education.

Initiative	Description	Update on activity
Adult and Community Education (ACE)	Offers a range of educational activities and opportunities within the community and supports the learning of whānau, hapū and iwi. For many Māori who enrol in adult community education, courses provide an important pathway into tertiary education and promote lifelong learning.	In 2007, 12,000 Māori learners participated in ACE programmes provided by tertiary education institutions, and 8390 participated in ACE programmes run by schools. Māori also participated in various programmes provided by community providers.
Alternative education	This programme provides alternative education for learners aged between 13 and 15 who have become disengaged from education.	A total of 3355 learners were involved in alternative education in 2007/08, 62% of whom were Māori.
Aro Matawai Urunga-ā-Kura	An assessment tool that collects information about numeracy, oral language and emergent literacy. Assessment tasks are in te reo Māori also.	The assessment tool is being reviewed to strengthen its relationships with the literacy and numeracy strategies.
Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning, He Pūnaha Aromatawai mō te Whakaako me te Ako (asTTle)	An educational resource for assessing literacy and numeracy (in both English and Māori) developed for the ministry by the University of Auckland.	asTTle continued to benefit Māori learners in English-medium and Māori-medium schools. As teachers develop their ability to use asTTle to assess learner achievement in pānui (reading), tuhituhi (writing) and pāngarau (maths), they have increasing access to rich information about what their learners know and can do. Of equal and critical importance, teachers can also learn where to put their emphasis in planning for future teaching and learning to address students’ learning needs.
Centres of Innovation	The programme involves teachers and educators researching effective teaching and learning.	In 2008 a final report was published by Te Kōpae Piripono (Centre of Innovation).  This research came from a shared desire of the whānau of Te Kōpae Piripono to rear their children on kaupapa Māori – speaking the language of their ancestors and being at one with indigenous Māori concepts and practices. Over the next two years research is being done by Te Kōhanga Reo o Mana Tamariki to further develop and research the service’s innovative approach to the intergenerational transmission of language.
District Truancy and Non-enrolment Truancy Services	Services for schools when learners have been identified as truant or non-enrolled. Individual truancy officers and advisors liaise with learners, whānau and schools to identify the reasons for truancy and to return learners to regular attendance.	The services were allocated an additional $0.5 million a year, on top of the existing annual $4.2 million allocation. Funding will be used to enhance service provision in areas identified as having a high level of need.
Equity Funding	Provided by government to help Tertiary Education Institutions (TEIs) to improve equity of access and achievement for Māori learners, Pasifika learners, and learners with disabilities. The purpose of Equity Funding is to provide additional support for TEIs to improve participation, retention, completion and progression for the targeted groups.	Equity Funding was introduced as part of Tertiary Education Organisation Component from 1 January 2008, to replace the previous Special Supplementary Grants.
Gateway	Gateway offers senior secondary learners workplace learning across more than 50 industries and hundreds of businesses around New Zealand.	In 2007, 2130 Māori learners from both the English-language and Māori-language education sectors participated in Gateway. Some kura kaupapa Māori were involved in the Gateway programme in 2007, including three kura and one wharekura that took part for the first time.
He Ara Tika	A programme that provides mentoring support to at-risk Māori students to encourage their success at school and their transition to further tertiary study.	There are approximately 1000 students involved in the scheme. Eleven iwi- and Māori-based providers are contracted to deliver He Ara Tika. UNITEC Institute of Technology delivers training to providers. New three-year contracts with Māori-community providers have been signed.
Industry Training	Provides access to structured training arrangements, both on-job and off-job training, linked to the register of quality-assured qualifications. Industry training provides a key means of increasing the level of skills in the New Zealand workforce.	In 2007 there were 33,400 Māori industry trainees.
INSTEP	Focuses on the learning and practice of in-service teacher educators, and aims to develop evidence-based approaches to improving practice. It involves the sector in achieving coherent change across the system, thus improving learning opportunities available for teachers, so they in turn provide improved learning opportunities for students in their classes – the ultimate intention being improved outcomes for students.	A consolidation project being implemented by Waikato University is seeking to extend and build on the work in Māori-medium settings during 2008. The consolidation phase will build on and strengthen the evidence base generated during earlier phases of the project.
Kei Tua o Te Pae Assessment for Learning: Early Childhood Exemplars	A best practice resource to help teachers continue to improve the quality of their teaching. The exemplars were published in 2005 to support teachers and whānau to assess children’s learning.	Early feedback on the exemplars shows that the use of assessment portfolios has promoted opportunities for parents and children to discuss their learning. Examples from five kaupapa Māori services will be published in 2009.
Māori language programme funding	Funding is provided to schools for te reo Māori programmes and to increase the education achievement of Māori learners. Funding levels depend on the amount of time students spend learning in te reo Māori: ie level one (81–100%), level two (51–80%), level three (31–50%), level four (less than 30%, but more than three hours per week).	From 2007 funding was extended to all students learning in the Māori language regardless of ethnicity. However, funding rates for students in levels 1 and 2 were slightly reduced.
Māori language teaching and learning materials	Resources for the Māori language education sector, such as readers, novels, text books, journals, magazines, newsletters, teacher handbooks, CDs, audiotapes and activity cards from early childhood through to senior secondary, covering a range of curriculum areas.	In 2007 a range of new teaching and learning materials was published. For example, Ka Mau te Wehi is a multi-media pack designed for years 7 and 8 students learning te reo Māori.
Māpihi Pounamu	Māpihi Pounamu was designed for secondary learners who board away from home because they face barriers to learning or are at risk.	In 2007/08, 579 learners received Māpihi Pounamu assistance, 544 were Māori.
Marautanga exemplars	Exemplars (authentic examples of students’ learning) annotated to reflect the mātauranga Māori.	Exemplars for te reo Māori, pāngarau (maths), putaiao (science) and hangarau (technology) were distributed to schools in 2007/08 and are available on the Te Kete Ipurangi website: www.tki.org.nz
Modern Apprenticeships	Enables young people to gain nationally recognised industry qualifications while working, making it easy for employers to improve the skills of their workforce.	In 2007 there were 1690 Māori learners on Modern Apprenticeships.
Ngā Arohaehae Whai Hua/Self-review Guidelines	The guidelines help early childhood education services review and improve their practice. The guidelines draw on Māori concepts and practices, reflecting the interweaving of learning and development expressed through the curriculum document, Te Whāriki.	The guidelines were distributed to all licensed and chartered services in 2007/08. All Te Whāriki in-service professional development programmes are underpinned by the implementation of these guidelines.
Quality Teaching Research and Development in Practice project	This action research programme is for teachers. It aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning for Māori and Pasifika students.	Programme implementation began in 2007. An evaluation of the project and publication of teachers’ enquiries are underway.
Rangatahi Māia	Rangatahi Māia offers young Māori a range of job training and education opportunities. Programmes give learners the opportunity to gain a complete qualification and enter related employment. They also offer help to study towards higher-level qualifications.	In 2007, 319 Māori learners participated in Rangatahi Maia.
Resource Teachers: Māori	Resource Teachers: Māori work alongside teachers to develop high-quality te reo Māori teaching and learning programmes for students in years 1 to 8.	Some 55 Resource Teachers: Māori are located in school clusters across the country.
Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (Māori)	Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (Māori) help teachers teach Māori students with moderate learning and behavioural difficulties in years 1 to 10. They also work with whānau, referral agencies and their communities.	There are approximately 50 RTLB (Māori) positions across the RTLB initiative.
Scholarship support	Scholarships available to Māori tertiary students include: TeachNZ scholarships (for prospective teachers); the Māori and Pacific Higher Education Scholarships; Ngārimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Memorial Fund Scholarships; and the Step Up (for learners from low-income backgrounds) and Bonded Merit scholarships (for high-achieving learners).	In 2006/07, TeachNZ scholarships were awarded to 187 Māori applicants. The Māori and Pacific Higher Education Scholarships are administered by the Māori Education Trust. There were seven Ngārimu VC & 28th Māori Battalion Memorial Scholarships awarded in 2007, three of which were for undergraduate students, one for a masters student, one for a doctoral student and two Manakura/Leadership students. 48 Bonded Merit Scholarships have been awarded to Māori learners since 2006.
Schooling Improvement Initiatives	These initiatives are designed to raise learner achievement. Many participating schools have a high proportion of Māori learners.	25 initiatives ran in 2007/08, involving 400 schools and 97,000 students, of whom 39% were Māori. In addition three clusters, or groups of schools, are collecting data to find out if a schooling improvement focused education problem can be identified. Four clusters ceased receiving funding during the year and eight new ones commenced.
Secondary Subject Scholarships (te reo Māori)	Available to school leavers/undergraduates, graduates and career changer learners wanting to train as secondary teachers in particular subjects, including te reo Māori.	In 2007, 39 scholarships were awarded: 18 to school leavers/undergraduates; 15 to graduates; and 6 to career changers.
Secondary Subject Trainee Allowance (te reo Māori)	For graduates who have studied particular subjects, one of which is te reo Māori, to at least 200-level at university.	Around 30 people per year received support through this scheme. It was discontinued in October 2007 and replaced with the TeachNZ graduate scholarships.
Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR)	Secondary schools receive STAR funding for courses of study and/or workplace experience for young people that can lead to NCEA or tertiary qualifications. The aim is to help young people gain the skills and qualifications they need to move from secondary school to either employment or further education.	In 2007/08 approximately 17,000 learners took part in STAR.
Special Supplementary Grants	Special Supplementary Grants were available to tertiary education organisations to increase and improve the retention and completion rates of students at higher qualification levels. Replaced by Equity Funding in 2008.	In 2006/07, $4.4 million funding was available for Māori Special Supplementary Grants.
Student Allowances	Introduced in 1989 to provide living support for New Zealand students studying full-time toward recognised tertiary qualifications. The scheme is also for adults studying full time at a secondary school. The aim of the scheme is to ensure daily living expenses do not act as a barrier to full-time education for students from low-income backgrounds.	In 2007, 13.5% of recipients (9000 out of 66,600 recipients) identified themselves as Māori. (Note: these include those who identify themselves as also being part of other ethnic groups).
Te Marautanga o Aotearoa	The curriculum for Māori language education. It outlines what students will learn through te reo Māori.	Te Marautanga o Aotearoa was launched in October 2008.
Te Reo Māori in Schools Strategy	This strategy aims to improve the teaching and learning of te reo Māori as a second language in English-language schools, focusing on the development of a curriculum, the creation of support materials and professional development opportunities for teachers.	In February 2009, the Guidelines for Teaching and Learning Te Reo Māori in English-medium Schools Years 1–13 will be launched. Teachers will be supported by professional development and a range of resources to support the implementation of the new guidelines.
Te Reo Matatini: The Māori-medium Literacy Strategy	The strategy aims to ensure students in Māori language education develop the literacy, knowledge and skills they need to succeed. The strategy provides the basis for literacy interventions, materials, research and professional development.	In 2007 Te Reo Matatini: The Māori-medium Literacy Strategy was released.
Training Opportunities	A full time, fully-funded labour market programme providing foundation and vocational skills training to people who are disadvantaged in employment and educational achievement terms.	In 2007, there were 16,600 trainees, 6700 (41%) of whom were Māori.
Youth Apprenticeships Scheme	Offers in-depth work placements with a paid work component linked to traineeship career outcomes.	Twenty schools trialled the programme in 2008 which is planned to be rolled out to all secondary schools by 2011.
Youth Training	Provides full-time, fully-funded foundation and vocational skills training to young people who have left school with no or very few qualifications.	There were 10,000 youth trainees in 2007, of whom 4560 were Māori.

 

Initiatives aimed at professional development

The focus areas of Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success, are based on the research demonstrating the need for more effective teaching for Māori students, the need for effective professional development, responsive and accountable leadership and improved whānau–education partnerships focused on participation, engagement and achievement.

These are some of the initiatives supporting teachers and professional leaders to take responsibility for Māori learners’ presence, engagement and achievement.

Initiative	Description	Update on activity
Bilingual Study Awards	Study awards are available for teachers who are Māori speakers and who want to study Māori language learning.	Approximately 42 study awards are made each year to teachers who are Māori speakers to study Māori language education.
Board of trustees training and support	Board of trustees training and support contracted by the ministry includes whole board training and support, board member mentoring, cluster training/support and new trustee training.	Māori now represent 19.3% of trustees, which is an increase of 27% since 1998 (15.2%) and a 4.8% increase since 2004. The proportion of Māori on boards of trustees is now only slightly lower than the proportion of Māori learners in schools (22.2% in 2007).
Centres of Research Excellence	The Centres of Research Excellence are primarily, but not exclusively, research networks where researchers from different organisations work together on a commonly-agreed work programme. Each centre is hosted by a university and comprises a number of partner organisations including other universities, Crown Research Institutes and wānanga.	Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga is a programme funded by the Centres of Research Excellence specifically to support and advance Māori knowledge.
First Time Principals Programme	A nationwide 18-month induction programme for new school principals from all regions, sectors and school types. There are two residential courses of three days each, a mentoring programme, online learning activities and web-based curriculum modules. There is a priority focus on leadership practices that improve outcomes for Māori learners.	Since 2002 more than 1200 first-time principals have participated in the programme. The number of first-time principals is increasing, and in the current year we expect cohorts of at least 200 first-time principals. Around 17% of recent cohorts have been Māori principals.
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) initiatives	Initiatives were implemented in Māori-medium schools, including digital resources in te reo Māori and web-based services to share information among clusters of small, rural schools using video-conferencing.	Projects under way in 2007/08 included an e-learning centre at Te Hāpua, a digital opportunities programme for Tūhoe and the scoping of a project to develop a virtual wharekura.
Kiwi Leadership for Principals	Looks at the role of the principal and creating the vision and conditions in which effective teaching and learning can take place. It has a specific Māori-medium education strand. It presents a model of leadership that reflects the qualities, knowledge and skills required, with a particular emphasis on improving Māori learner presence, engagement and achievement.	In 2007 a draft Kiwi Leadership for Principals publication was sent to local and regional principal groups for consultation. The publication has now been released in its final form and is being used by the sector as a reference point for their professional work and development. The ministry began the Kaupapa Māori Leadership project in 2008 to support and strengthen Māori-medium, middle and senior management in the schooling sector.
Kiwi Leadership Framework	Provides a model of leadership to build strong professional leadership in schools. There are strong links throughout the project to leading for learning, using learner achievement data to inform practice and reducing disparity.	The Kiwi Leadership Framework provides a platform for developing a Professional Leadership Strategy or action plan that will guide investment in the next three to five years.
Leadspace	The ministry’s school leadership website contains an online leadership community (PEN) with four facilitators, provides reviewed professional reading on school leadership and links to policies, guidelines, form and e-admin tools.	The website is being redeveloped. Additional material will be added to better meet the needs of all principals including those in Māori-medium settings.
Literacy Professional Development Project (LPDP)	LPDP began in March 2004 and provides schools with an evidence-based professional development programme which aims to improve student learning and achievement in literacy.	A total of 288 schools (3288 teachers) have participated in the project to date. Schools work within the project for two years.
Management support for kura kaupapa Māori	Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori is contracted by the ministry, under section 155 of the Education Act 1989, to support kura kaupapa Māori.	The organisation continued delivering leadership and governance support to kura throughout 2007/08.
Māori Immersion Teacher Allowance	For teachers employed under the Collective Employment Contract who use te reo Māori as the language of communication and instruction. To qualify, teachers must be employed full time and teach using te reo Māori for more than 50% of       the time.	As at April 2008, there were 1035 teachers receiving the allowance.  This is nine more than in 2007, but 135 (11.5%) less than 2006 when the number of teachers receiving this allowance was at its highest level. In April 2006 there were 1170 teachers receiving this allowance.
Ngā Taumatua	Ngā Taumatua aims to improve literacy teaching in Māori language education by training Resource Teachers: Māori and teachers working in contexts where te reo Māori is spoken for more than half the time.	25 Resource Teachers: Māori have completed the Ngā Taumatua programme and can receive ongoing professional development.
Principals Development Planning Centre	A leadership development programme for principals with five or more years’ experience from all regions, sectors and school types. Participants receive intensive one-on-one support from trained facilitators, many of whom are ex-principals.	In 2007/08 principals from Paerangi-Māori secondary boarding schools participated in the programme. In total 500 principals have attended the Principals Development Planning Centre from May 2005 to October 2008.  Of these principals, 17 were kura principals, and an additional 36 principals have identified as Māori. In the 2007/08 year, there were 111 participants and 7 were kura principals.
Principals Professional Learning Communities	A nationwide programme currently involving 200 participating primary principals. It is focused on critical reflection and sharing of ideas. The programme has face-to-face and electronic components. Groups are convened by four regional directors.	There are strong links throughout the project to leading for learning, using learner achievement data to inform practice and reducing disparity. In 2009 it is planned to have a group of kura principals participating.
Professional development for kōhanga reo	The ministry funds Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust to provide professional development in kōhanga reo and in schools. The Trust is also contracted by the ministry specifically to support the Me Whakapūmau te Reo programme. This programme is designed to strengthen te reo Māori proficiency.	In 2007/08 this professional development for te kōhanga reo kaiako and whānau continued. 77 kōhanga participated in Me Whakapūmau te Reo programme in 2007. To date the trust has worked with 66 kōhanga in 2008.
Professional development programmes on primary school literacy/English	School support services literacy professional development provided by six universities delivering regional support.	There is evidence of improvement but there are still too many learners at risk.
Student Engagement Initiative	This programme aims to reduce the incidence of suspensions, exclusions and enrolment exemptions and raise attendance levels.	Between 2000 and 2006, participating schools reduced their Māori secondary school student suspension rate from 64 per 1000 to 40 per 1000.
Teach NZ scholarships (early childhood education)	The early childhood scholarships have two streams: Stream 1 is income based; and Stream 2 is available to students interested in studying towards an approved Māori language education qualification.	In 2007, 59 early childhood Stream 2 scholarships were awarded, of which 20 were awarded to Māori.
Teach NZ Scholarships (Māori language education)	Two scholarships are available to people fluent in te reo Māori and interested in working in Māori-medium education. The Māori-medium Career Changer Scholarships pay $30,000 for each year of study plus course fees. Applicants must have six years’ work experience. The second is the Māori-medium School Leaver/Undergraduate Scholarship for applicants with university entrance. There are 60 available each year and they pay a $10,000 allowance over the length of the applicant’s study, plus course fees for each year of study. Applicants for either scholarship must pass a te reo proficiency test.	In 2007/08, 69 Māori-medium scholarships were awarded of which 45 were to career changers and 22 to school leavers/undergraduates.
Te Hiringa i te Mahara	Te Hiringa i te Mahara is a programme for Māori secondary school teachers, particularly te reo Māori teachers. It provides classroom and management resources, professional development programmes and networking opportunities.	In 2007/08 a range of resources was developed, including te reo Māori unit plans, Te Whatarau (a database of resources for teachers) and digital learning objects. Whakawhitiwhiti Whakaaro, an online resource and learning community, was created by over 200 Māori teachers as part of a successful professional development programme. A report marking 10 years of development by Māori secondary teachers involved in Te Hiringa i te Mahara was published in 2008.
Te Kotahitanga	A professional development and research project for teachers in English-language schools to support them to better engage with their Māori learners.	In 2007, Te Kotahitanga was delivered in 33 schools in the Northland, Auckland and Waikato regions. The schools were supported by Te Kotahitanga facilitators to continue to develop and embed school structures, processes and professional practices that focus on improving outcomes for Māori learners.
Te Kauhua	A professional development programme that aims to improve teaching practice, the social and academic outcomes of Māori learners and the level and quality of interaction among whānau and schools.	In six years, during three phases of Te Kauhua, more than 30 schools and more than 350 teachers, principals and communities have participated in the programme. In 2005, 2600 whānau were involved. In 2007/08 the project’s third phase got under way and an evaluation is currently underway.
Te Poutama Tau	A professional development project to improve teaching and learning of pāngarau (mathematics) within Māori-language schools. Te Poutama Tau is one of the Numeracy Development Projects aimed at strengthening the teaching of numeracy in Māori-language schools.	Approximately 81 schools took part in the project in 2008. Pāngarau facilitators work with around 282 teachers.

Initiatives working with parents, iwi, whānau and Māori communities

These are some of the initiatives designed to encourage parents, whānau and communities to become involved in their children’s education. This is in line with the underlying approach taken by Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success which acknowledges that learners, parents, whānau, iwi, educators, providers, and communities all have a distinctive contribution to make and a range of talents, skills, knowledge and resources that are essential to support quality education outcomes. Each benefits from the educational success of Māori learners.

These initiatives work across the formal education sector, or outside formal early childhood education or schooling, or just in particular segments of the education system.

Initiative	Description	Update on activity
Atawhainga te Pā Harakeke	A programme for social agency providers working with whānau. The programme is delivered by the Ministry of Education through a support and training team called Te Kōmako.	Since 2003 Te Kōmako has provided training, mentoring and support to 144 provider groups (and 301 individual team members) and has established strong relationships with 18 marae nationally.
Community-based Language Initiatives	Since Community-based Language Initiatives (CBLI) began eight years ago 13 iwi organisations have taken part over the two phases. The primary focus is to enhance the Māori language skills of parents and caregivers so they can equip their children, learning te reo Māori in a Māori-medium setting, with proficient language skills at home so to engage with curricular content. CBLI also provides for the development of high-quality Māori language teaching and learning material.	The ministry is reviewing the current structure and strategic policy of CBLI. Once completed the agreed model will be implemented in the next round of the project which will begin in June 2009.
Family Start	Family Start provides intensive, home-based support services for families with high needs (at risk of poor outcomes) to ensure that their children have the best possible start in life. Family Start providers also deliver the Ahuru Mowai: Born to Learn curriculum, which is the education component of the programme.	This programme is being provided by the Ministry of Social Development. In 2007/08 the programme worked with over 6000 families, of whom 54%       were Māori.
Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters	The home-based two-year educational programme for children aged four and five fosters parental education skills. It emphasises parents and children spending regular time together to develop their relationship and do literacy and numeracy activities.	This programme is being provided by the Ministry of Social Development from late 2008. In 2007/08, 1110 families participated in the programme, 44.3%       were Māori.
Home–School Partnership	A school support services programme that aims to support schools to improve the educational achievements of all learners by engaging more with parents and communities. It particularly targets parents who, for a range of reasons, are less involved in their children’s schooling.	In 2007/08, the ministry began creating a website with information and tools to help schools analyse the level and nature of their engagement with parents and communities. The website is expected to be live before the end of 2009.
Kaitakawaenga	Kaitakawaenga work alongside whānau, hapū, iwi and other special education staff to help Māori children with special education needs learn and develop.	In the 2007/08 year, kaitakawaenga worked with more than 1000 Māori whānau across the country.
Parents as First Teachers	The programme provides practical support and guidance to whānau with young children from before birth to when a child is aged three.	This programme is being provided by the Ministry of Social Development from late 2008. Parents as First Teachers reaches some 7000 families per year. In 2007/08, 35% of families were Māori.
Parent Mentoring Initiative	The project aims to strengthen relationships among whānau, teachers and the wider community and clarify responsibilities and accountabilities.	This programme is being provided by the Ministry of Social Development from late 2008. Six hundred families are involved in the initiative each year.
Pouwhakataki	Pouwhakataki are Māori education community liaison officers who work with whānau, hapū, iwi and the wider community to build strong links and to promote the importance of education.	There are 25 pouwhakataki throughout New Zealand who focus on engaging with whānau about the importance of rangatahi staying in school, and teaching and learning in secondary school.
Promoting Early Childhood Education Participation Project	The project helps whānau access high-quality early childhood education services, such as kōhanga reo. The ministry contracts community-based organisations to address barriers to participation in their communities.	Children enrolled in early childhood education as a result of this initiative in the 2007/08 year included 803 Māori children.
Special Education Partnerships	Partnerships involving families and communities who support children and young people with special education needs.	In 2007/08 the partnerships aimed to improve outcomes for all learners receiving special education services and involved the development of service standards, teacher resources, professional development programmes and support for parents.
Support for Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust	The ministry funds the Trust (through a master agreement for services) to support and advise the kōhanga reo network, disseminate early childhood funding and manage the disbursement of grant monies for buildings and property to individual kōhanga reo.	The outcomes-based Agreement continues with a key focus on improving participation, quality services and sustainability. Work is focused on moving the current annual arrangement to a three-year term from 2008/09 onwards.
Te Mana	Te Mana is an information programme aiming to raise expectations of Māori participation and achievement in education.	Te Mana continued its nationwide advertising campaign, including television and radio advertising. The campaign’s three focus areas are rangatahi and whānau engagement, information resources for pouwhakataki, and continuing to integrate the programme across the ministry.
Tripartite Relationship Agreement between the Ministry of Education, Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust	The Agreement acts as a memorandum of understanding and is intended to strengthen the relationship between the three organisations for the mutual benefit of tamariki and whānau. It describes the shared goals, principles, values and understandings that will guide the support for Māori language development, Māori development and education.	The Agreement continues to underpin the way in which the ministry and the Trust engage with each other about policy or operational developments that will affect kōhanga reo. In 2007/08 work focused around the new regulations and curriculum framework for kōhanga reo.
Whānau Toko I Te Ora	The national parenting programme for Māori whānau delivered by Te Rōpū Wahine Māori Toko I Te Ora (Māori Women’s Welfare League) at eight sites. Its services are child-centred and whānau-focused, with an emphasis on the first five years and whānau with high needs.	This programme is being provided by the Ministry of Social Development from late 2008. Whānau Toko I Te Ora reaches around 126 families.