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Welcome to Raising Achievement

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New offering for 2026 : 

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Professional Development Day Seminar 

  SENCO/RTLB/SLT/Learning Support and Management 

Supporting Passionate Leaders to Achieve Greater Outcomes 

 

North Island Tour
Term 2 dates:

  Tauranga - 2 June     Rotorua - 4 June     Hamilton - 8 June       Taupo - 11 June     

Napier/Hastings - 18 June       Masterton - 25 June         New Plymouth - 2 July 

                 

One day – Policy, Practice and Outcomes

The development day will be led by Jenny Tebbutt - Educational Consultant and Author
with more than 25 years of experience in learning differences and neurodiversity​

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Must-Have Information to
   Survive & Thrive in the
  Current Educational Landscape 

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Recording now available
email: admin@raisingachievement.co.nz for access.

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'make a difference for those who learn differently'.​​​

INCLUDES CATERING!

STARTING SOON!

Register for this 9 – 3 pm event $350.00 GST inclusive, morning tea and lunch provided.

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Raising Achievement Leadership Academy
 

We are delighted to bring this new programme for Leaders who:
• want to support teachers to success

•want to ensure outcomes and equity delivered for all learners

• want to thrive in their career.

 

The Academy is for Primary and Secondary Leadership Training.

Jenny Tebbutt, our Educational Consultant, has considerable experience at both levels.

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For Teachers in 2026: 
The Raising Achievement Teachers Academy 


We are delighted to bring this new programme for teachers who:

  • Are really passionate about their teaching career and want to make a positive difference

  • Would like to see every child in their class achieving

  • Are committed to learning and growing, want to do more than survive and are prepared to put the time in to thrive.


Primary and Secondary Specific Teacher Options
This 2026 programme, through 'one hour of power' weekly sessions will allow you to complete 6 modules.

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Podcast with Jenny Tebbutt and Spectrum Education (now with over 14000 downloads this is one of the top educational podcasts!)

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Episode 9: Why Cognitive Load Theory Deserves a Front Row in Education

Cognitive overload isn't just a buzzword — it's a barrier to learning. In this episode, Karen and Jenny unpack why cognitive load theory matters more than ever, how it's missing from most teacher training, and what you can do tomorrow to lighten the mental load and boost student outcomes. From classroom noise to worked examples, this episode connects science with real teaching. Tune in now!

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PLD Highlights

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  • Ministry approved and funded PLD for Structured Literacy Facilitation in partnership with provider Spectrum Education

  • New Academies for Leaders and Teachers!

  • Teacher Aide Academy coming soon!

  • Free parent courses – understand your child as a learner and support your child with learning (structured literacy approach)

  • Parent 3-webinar series – Growing Great Children with Learning Differences.​

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I look forward to working with you and your school in 2026 so we can all

“Make the difference for those who learn differently.”

THE WOBBLY KIDS  - Available Now!

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Still available - our top selling, comprehensive resource:  
The Wobbly Kids  -
A guide for schools and teachers 
and
The Wobbly Kids -
A guide for parents 

These books cover Jenny's own career journey of becoming a specialist teacher, leading and developing literacy and numeracy programmes and her work as an educational consultant in New Zealand and Australia over the last 25 + years.
 
Not only will you gain an understanding of the hard-to-reach learner groups, but the book is filled with practical steps for raising whole class and individual achievement with templates and resources to assist your journey.

Secure your copy today!

We help parents grow great children with learning differences to become patient, passionate and purposeful parents.
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