GOAL 3

To make better use of IT to support

our service.
GOAL 1 Strategies
To ensure that the needs of Ensure our data base meets MOE and
our cluster requirements, and is being
learners with additional learning
and behaviour difficulties are met.
used consistently by RTLB.
Grow and maintain your current
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website.
Ensure RTLB are kept up to date Provide tailor-made on going IT
professionally and have annual professional development for staff to
individual goals that link back to GOAL 2
To particularly focus on supporting Maori and Pasifika students. support cluster requirements and work
the cluster strategic plan. in schools.
Ensure that paperwork/database Strategies

entries are completed to comply Ensure we have the staff and resources to meet the needs of tamariki, Pasifika and
with expected level of Maori.
accountability. Ensure aims, programmes and resources reflect the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Provide opportunities for GOAL 4
Consult on a regular basis with Taranaki Kura / communities to see how we can best
individual RTLB to share their To work collaboratively with
expertise across the cluster.
support their needs.
colleagues, schools, whanau, Special
Ensure LSF and Years 11-13 Plan activities to help strengthen and provide support to improving our capacity as a
Education and other agencies.
allocations are needs based, service to deliver a culturally responsive service.
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equitable and transparent. Collect, analyse and use Maori student achievement data to inform planning and practice. Ensure Principals and SENCOs are
Work with others to actively lead, Collect, analyse and use Pasifika student achievement data to inform planning and kept well informed of RTLB work in
promote and support inclusive practice. their school.
practices in all our work with Support the implementation of the
cluster schools and community Special Education update.
networks.
Cluster Manager to attend meetings at
Train new IYT facilitators when management level of other agencies
necessary to enable the service when appropriate.
to continue to deliver the MOE
Strengthen links with the Taranaki
contracts and associated work. Activity Centre.
To build our knowledge about Mana through manaakitanga. Collaborative relationships, empowered people.
how to support schools with the
Through collaborative, professional relationships, the Taranaki RTLB Cluster will respond
needs of ASD students. GOAL 5
to the needs and aspirations of our students. RTLB will support students, staff and
whanau to recognise, develop and value their strengths so that students feel safe, To focus on supporting children and
included and cared for. young people moving into state care
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GOAL 8 Ensure we follow the process when
To ensure that the RTLB service, involved in Gateway referrals.
has a robust self-review process Cluster Manager to attend all multi-
in place to monitor the disciplinary meetings led by the
Gateway Co-ordinator.
implementation of the strategic GOAL 7
plan. To make being a RTLB an exciting and rewarding career
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Adhere to the RTLB self-review
GOAL 6
Strategies To enhance the reputation of the Taranaki RTLB
plan. (Created 2015). Ensure RTLB are included and have ownership in the way
Develop and refine Taranaki service in the wider community.
the Taranaki Service is delivered.
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RTLB cluster policies/procedures Develop a culture within the team of being supportive and
to support the strategic plan and To continue to educate schools and other stakeholders
respectful of each others individual differences.
daily operation of the RTLB about what RTLB do.
Encourage innovation and creativity.
Service. Ensure that RTLB, who are not meeting the Practising
Celebrate success stories. Teacher Criteria and/or the professional standards,
Provide appropriate opportunities for professional and/or the Taranaki RTLB Code of Practice, are given
development within the limitations of the clusters budget. appropriate support and guidance in a timely fashion.
Provide opportunities for RTLB to grow as leaders. Update our appraisal system to better meet the
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