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Learning support coordinators in schools
In-school learning support coordinators (LSCs) will be rolled out to state and state-integrated schools and kura with students from Years 1 to 8 in 2026 to 2028.
Download detailed information about the in-school LSC role, how it fits into the learning support system and suggested interview questions for schools who are recruiting.
The Role Essentials PLD is designed to build clarity, confidence and consistency in the LSC role through practical learning and consistent approaches to everyday practice.
This includes:
activities that support decision-making and problem-solving in context
practical, real-world scenarios reflecting common LSC situations
clear links between responsibilities, processes, and outcomes
flexible pathways depending on an LSC’s role, for example, part-time, full-time, shared role.
Role Essentials is designed to be completed as short, micro-learnings that can fit into an LSC’s busy day.
More detail is included in the Role Essentials fact sheet.
Two courses are available to strengthen confidence and capability in specific practice areas:
Tilting the seesaw for learning support coordinators – Autism New Zealand
Kete into practice – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network.
This PLD is designed for LSCs who are:
in-school or cluster based
seeking to build understanding of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
supporting learners with complex learning, behavioural or regulatory needs.
Completing the LSC induction beforehand is strongly encouraged but not a prerequisite for this PLD. More information, including how to register, is included in the fact sheet below.
