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workshops & events 2026

The Power and Strength of Diversity & Inclusion

On 3 June 2026, Cluster 8 Ngā Manu Ᾱwhina hosted a powerful, full-day cluster event with internationally recognised inclusive education expert Dr Shelley Moore.

This event was a unique opportunity to:

Build shared understandings of diversity and inclusion
Strengthen understandings, cluster relationships, networks and professional partnerships
Gain practical, inclusive strategies applicable across educational contexts
Reflect, connect, and collaborate with colleagues and professionals

We encourage you to check out Shelley's website: www.drshelleymoore.com

Shelley is very generous in sharing her materials. You can find handouts from the Auckland event here

Introduction to Agility with Sound

Agility with Sound is a structured literacy programme that aims to support older struggling learners to reinforce and master phonological skills and develop fluency, to become confident and competent readers. It is useful for neurodivergent learners such as those with dyslexia or dyslexic-type traits.

This 2-hour session will be presented by RTLB Michele Hucker who is very experienced in using Agility with Sound in her casework. Michele is repeating the session three times in 2026:

Term 2 - Week 4

Thurs 14 May, 1-3pm

Term 3 - Week 3

Thurs 6 August, 1-3pm

Term 4, Week 2

Thurs 22 October, 1-3pm

All sessions will be in the RTLB meeting room at Royal Oak Primary.

Please email Michele Hucker if you would like to attend: micheleh@rtlbcluster8.ac.nz

Autism and ADHD

Autism vs ADHD: this session will help you understand the differences, overlaps and diagnosis. It will examine possible emotional and social impact and discuss ways schools can support ākonga with autism and/or ADHD.

This 2-hour session will be presented by RTLB Michele Hucker. Michele is repeating the session three times in 2026:

Term 2 - Week 7

Thurs 4 June, 1-3pm

Term 3 - Week 8

Thurs 10 September, 1-3pm

Term 4, Week 5

Thurs 12 November, 1-3pm

All sessions will be in the RTLB meeting room at Royal Oak Primary.

Please email Michele Hucker if you would like to attend: micheleh@rtlbcluster8.ac.nz

CPI Verbal Intervention Training

RTLB Cluster 8 offers the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Programme to schools each term. This training supports staff to respond safely and effectively to students experiencing distress, with a focus on early intervention, de-escalation and maintaining positive relationships.

About the Training

The CPI Verbal Intervention Programme is an internationally recognised, evidence-based training that develops practical strategies to:

Recognise early signs of escalation
Understand behaviour as communication
Use verbal and non-verbal strategies to de-escalate situations
Respond in ways that maintain dignity, safety, and relationships

Who Can Attend?

This training is available to all schools in RTLB Cluster 8.

Schools may send any adults working with students who would benefit from this learning including teachers, teacher aides, support staff, SENCOs and school leaders.

Training Details

Location: Royal Oak Primary – RTLB Meeting Room

Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Format: Two morning sessions (both required)

Frequency: Once per term

Participants who attend both sessions will receive a CPI workbook and a certificate of completion.

2026 Training Dates

Term 2: Wed 13 May and Wed 27 May

Term 3: Wed 26 August and Wed 2 September

Term 4: Wed 21 October and Wed 28 October

Training Requirements

This programme is delivered by a trained CPI instructor and is provided in full, as designed by CPI.

It follows CPI’s required structure and guidelines to ensure programme integrity and is not shortened or adapted.

How to Access a Place

Schools should speak with their RTLB liaison, who will check availability for the requested term. Places are confirmed based on capacity.

Additional CPI Training Options

In addition to the scheduled termly sessions, schools may request CPI training at their own site. Options may include small group or whole-staff training. Delivery may be blended (online and in-person) or fully in-person, depending on the needs of the school.

Schools interested in these options should discuss this with their RTLB liaison.

Further Information ON CPI

This programme is developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

More information is available at https://www.crisisprevention.com/en-NZ/

INCREDIBLE YEARS TEACHER

INCREDIBLE YEARS AUTISM

Full details about the Incredible Years programmes can be found on our website here. To register or ask questions, please email wendy@rtlbcluster8.ac.nz