ESOL Workshops 2026
Structured sessions focused on grammar, vocabulary, and effective writing.
ESOL principles within the New Zealand Curriculum
In the October school holidays, Tools4Teachers will be facilitating an Online workshop on ESOL principles within the NZC.
This workshop will be suitable for classroom teachers, SENCO, LSCs and ESOL teachers, and for phases 1-3 of Te Mātaiaho.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Date: Thursday 01 October 2026
Time: 09.30am - 02.00pm
Course content:
Te Mātaiaho – Where does ESOL fit?
ELLP Pathway, how can this be woven into everyday practice?
How can we assess English Language Learners?
How to use the ELLP pathway as a teaching, learning and assessment tool
Incorporating ESOL strategies into the new curriculum.
Differentiation and adaptations for English Language Learners.
How to cater for English Language Learners within a structured approach to literacy
Oral Language – what’s new?
Practical strategies that work!
Fee: $250 + GST per person
Discounts available for schools that enrol three or more teachers.
If you are unable to attend on the day you can opt to get the recorded webinar sent to you to watch at a later date.
All participants will receive the recording.
ESOL Online Community
Either participate in the live webinar or get the link to view the recorded version.
Four webinars (one per term)
1.30pm – 2.30pm
11 March 2026 – Very new learners of English
27 May 2026 – Structured approaches
26 August 2026 – Supporting writing
18 November 2026– ESOL leadership
$240 + GST per teachers, or
$600 + GST for a school (3 or more participants)
ESOL Practical Strategies
We are pleased to be offering these valuable workshops again in Term 3.
We have received wonderful feedback from previous participants. Here's what some teachers had to say:
“Andy and Erin are experienced facilitators who have a fantastic understanding of a ‘real life’ classroom. Their ideas and resources are able to be implemented easily into a classroom programme.”
“You both work well together and kept it interesting.”
Join us on the 31 July and 20 August 2026
9.30 am – 2.00 pm (Online)
Two days of practical strategies that can be utilised in either mainstream classroom teaching or withdrawal support programmes.
Content will include:
Using the information from the English Language Learning Progressions and/or the ELLP Pathway to design effective learning experiences for emerging bilingual learners.
Engaging tasks to build oral language skills
Explicit teaching of vocabulary
Key resources and how they can be used effectively
Planning practical tasks to use in classrooms or ESOL programmes
Supporting English language learners with learning to read and write.
Suitable for:
Teacher aides
Classroom teachers
ESOL teachers
SENCOs/Learning Support Co-ordinators
Enrolment fees: $425 + GST per person
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