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WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE FOR
THE ACE SECTOR IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Welcome to the website for ACE Aotearoa. ACE stands for Adult and Community Education and ACE Aotearoa is the national umbrella organisation for the ACE sector.

HOT OFF THE PRESS NEWS

You are now invited to apply for PD Grants any time

ACE Aotearoa was not able to allocate all the funding available for PD grants in March, as not enough applications met our criteria. We are, therefore, inviting further applications. Please go to PD Grants to find out how to apply, our guidelines for applying (including the criteria the Panel will use to assess applications), when the Panel will meet to consider applications and how ACE Aotearoa staff can support you develop your application.

ACE 2010 Conference online registration now available.

Learn more about the 2010 Ace Conference or register online now.

Update on ACE Networks Funding

In December 2009 ACE Aotearoa completed a project that looked at the strategic direction of networks beyond 2009.  We thank everyone who participated in the regional meetings that were held around the country. 

Many of you have been in touch over the last few months eager to hear about the funding status for 2010.  On 5 May 2010, TEC released an update on their website about their plans for network funds.   To read the update please click on this link: Change to Funding Arrangements for ACE Networks.

We are aware that networks have used their previous funding to enable members to attend the ACE sector conference.  There is a limited travel subsidy available for attendees.  The due date has now been extended to 16 May.  Please click here to download the Travel Subsidy Form, which also outlines the criteria.

In the meantime, Judi Rendall, Networks Facilitator, is available by email on advisor@aceaotearoa.org.nz or by phone on (06) 327 4566 if you would like to discuss any network related matters.

We will be in touch once we know what the procurement process entails, as stated in the TEC website.

Workshop Submissions for Adult and Community Education Conference 2010

Our conference workshops have always been one of the highlights of our annual conference. They are a wonderful opportunity for sharing innovative practice, problem solving and small group discussion. We are now calling for submissions for our 2010 conference and would love to hear from you if you would like to contribute. Right click here to download the workshop guidelines, and a submission form is downloadable by right-clicking here. Submissions need to reach ACE Aotearoa no later than March 31 to be considered.
If you have a burning desire for input on a particular topic, we would also love to hear from you. Just email conference@aceaotearoa.org.nz with your workshop requests.

Draft Tertiary Education Strategy 2010 – 2015

The submission from ACE Aotearoa and the ACE Strategic Alliance is now available. Click to download (PDF file 340 KB).

TEC announced ACE investment in schools for 2010

Schools that will receive allocations of funding for Adult and Community Education in 2010 have been confirmed by the TEC. Click here to view full story.

Anti-budget Cuts Petition Presented at Parliament

A petition containing more than 50,000 signatures calling on the government to reverse the cuts to night classes was presented at Parliament on Tuesday, 20 October. A large contingent of opposition MPs received the petition which was tabled in Parliament by Labour’s Tertiary Education spokesperson, Maryan Street.
 

Draft Tertiary Education Strategy released

The Government's draft Tertiary Education Strategy 2010-2015 has been released for consultation. The draft strategy sets out the direction the Government wants tertiary education to take in the next five years and the improvements in performance it is seeking. The Ministry of Education is seeking feedback from tertiary providers, students, employers and communities on how the tertiary education system can boost New Zealand's economic prosperity and build a strong society for the future. Submissions close on 6 November 2009. The draft strategy is available at:  www.minedu.govt.nz/TertiaryEducationStrategyConsultation
ACE Aotearoa and the Strategic Alliance will be preparing a submission. When complete, this will be posted on the ACE Aotearoa website.
 

TEC Media release re Schools ACE Funding for 2010

The TEC has announced that funding arrangements are being finalised with 50 schools across New Zealand for the provision of classes on topics such as ‘Maths for Household Budgeting’ and 'Helping Your Child to Read'. Courses in Sign Language and Te Reo will also be available. For the full media release and a list of regions and provisional places, see the website: www.tec.govt.nz
 

ACE Aotearoa PD Support for New Initiatives

As lead agency for the ACE sector, ACE Aotearoa will provide support for schools funded to meet the government’s new initiatives. ACE Aotearoa will set up systems to gather information on the impact of the changes so that generic learning needs can be met and will respond to specific professional development proposals put forward by individual schools.
While ACE Aotearoa is helping to implement the new initiatives, the organisation remains committed to the restoration of all school-based learning opportunities lost through funding cuts.
 

Quality Assurance Kits and PD Directories Available

You can download the documents from the TEC Quality Assurance Kit here, and there are also a limited number of kits available at the ACE Aotearoa office. If you would like a hard copy of the kit sent to you please email a request to: admin@aceaotearoa.org.nz.
 

Networks Hui

Regional Hui have been held around the country to encourage regional ACE Networks to develop their own regional plans for the future. These have been very well attended, particularly in the more rural sectors. The hui have been vibrant and forward-looking, and will inform the national sector-led ACE Network Strategy which is being compiled at the moment. A working group made up of representatives from each regional hui will be held at the end of the month to discuss the draft national strategy before it goes to ACE Aotearoa Executive for the next stages.

Change of Address Details

We are currently updating our database. If any of your details have changed, or if you would like to be added to our contact list, please email us at:
admin@aceaotearoa.org.nz