Principal Development Map

The PDM is categorised into seven different sections:

• Principals' Pathway Supports (Ministry-funded supports)
• Courses & Programmes 
• Leadership Opportunities & Awards
• Professional Supports
• Associations & Organisations 
• Resources
• Events.

In these sections, there are three types of listings:

• opportunities from the Ministry of Education and other Ministry-funded education agencies to support your growth on your Principal Pathway
• supports and PLD opportunities from education agencies and sector groups such as national or regional principal associations
• private providers that have been independently reviewed and approved by a sector review panel based on quality criteria.

Private providers on the PDM have been reviewed by a sector review panel to ensure quality and relevance. To be listed, providers must demonstrate that they:

• understand the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their offerings and have a plan for giving effect to it
• know which leadership development areas their PLD supports — and why they matter
• have robust quality assurance processes for continuous improvement
• can provide evidence of positive impact on principal and tumuaki leadership capability.

We aim to give you confidence in the offerings on this platform. We also encourage you to do your own research before engaging with any of the provider's services.

Please contact us at the email address below to register your interest in having your offerings listed on the PDM. We will reply with an overview of the process and timelines.