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To support educators in improving student outcomes in English and Mathematics, the Academy offers a suite of professional learning programs. These evidence-informed programs of effective professional learning build the capability of teachers and leaders to support improvements in literacy and numeracy instruction at the classroom, school-wide and system levels.

Academy CEO, Dr Marcia Devlin AM reflects on the multifaceted nature of the role and the value of teachers for our students.

The Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) delivered by the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (the Academy), is a 12-month professional learning experience, grounded in 8 key discipline areas. The program draws on practitioner inquiry, teacher agency, reflective practice and contemporary, evidence-informed research.

After an exciting 2-day commencement conference, this year’s TEP25 participants have begun their transformative year of evidence-informed professional learning.

Be inspired by our teacher fellows from Victorian government, Catholic, and independent schools who have made a significant impact on student learning by leading impactful projects within their respective contexts.

The Academy is celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting the importance of gender equity in STEM.

‘This has been one of the richest experiences of my life... I leave the TEP feeling more confident in myself as a teacher than ever before...

The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership's Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) is a great way for teachers to i

Rhys Doyle, principal of Kensington Community High School, has been working alongside the Academy for 10 years, 5 of which have been in the leadership space. Rhys has completed the Unlocking Potential program, as well as VAPA, which have helped him continue to better himself to be the best educator he can be.

In 2024, at the request of government, the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (Academy) undertook a Teacher Skills Gap analysis.

Natalie Grieve, Principal of Mount Waverly North Primary School gives us an insight into how she strives to make an impact not only on her students, but staff, communities and across networks as well.

Obayda Kannouj, as part of her Teaching Innovation Fellowship (TIF) at Al Taqwa College, has curated a series of student videos aimed at connecting students with their cultural roots.

Regional teachers were recently provided with a great opportunity to attend their local Academy centre and connect with an expert panel discussion focussed on ‘Understanding and addressing dysregulated behaviour’.

Victorian teachers are keen to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their classrooms, with a strong interest being shown to incorporate the new technology in an educational context.

On Monday 29 July, The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (the Academy) had the pleasure of hosting over 2,700 school and system leaders from across Victoria at the annual Government Schools Principals’ Conference.

The Queer Youth Voice Photo Collage at Academy Ballarat showcases student photos of what makes them feel proud, included, affirmed or speaks to them as an LGBTQIA+ young person attending a regional or rural government school.

Recently, our Master Teachers in Residence facilitated the Teaching Excellence Program in regional locations including Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Moe and Shepparton.

In today's ever-evolving educational landscape, school leaders are steering towards a visionary path focused on long-term outcomes for students to enable them to thrive in society as adults.

412 Teaching Excellence Program teachers joined 27 learning communities this week to collaborate on practitioner problems relevant to their schools.

The Academy’s Professional Learning Partnerships team recently hosted a series of masterclasses as part of the WISE: System Leaders program.

Are you looking for ways to enhance culture and wellbeing at your school? Now more than ever the school environment calls for emotionally intelligent leadership.

Sometimes it's those 'hard-to-have' conversations or, as our resident master teacher, Anam Javed says, those 'off the table' topics, that are a challenge to address in schools.

Congratulations to Paul Nolan and the Ballarat regional centre team for their win at the Secretary's Marrung Awards 2024.

Researchers from Monash and Victoria University completed a collaborative and multi-method evaluation of the TEP, with teachers from the Health and Physical...

In late 2023, the Academy commissioned research to explore the perceptions of the Victorian public towards professional learning for teachers and school leaders.  

In late 2023, the Academy commissioned research to explore the perceptions of the Victorian public towards education and the teaching profession in Victoria.

We love a good news story! In early March 2024, we celebrated the 'coming together' for our #Ballarat Acknowledgment of Country project.

The Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) has existed since 2017. As a result of government policy, meeting the VAPA requirements became a mandatory requirement for all Victorian Principals appointed in Victorian government schools from January 1, 2022.

Academy Ballarat collaborated with the City of Ballarat Arts Incubator and skilled artists to craft a beautiful new mural on the building's rear wall.

Meet Carol Roberts, Manager of the Academy's Bairnsdale centre.

Meet Sandra Luitjes, Manager of the Academy's Mildura centre.

2023 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) Master Teachers in Residence present a shared keynote on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of digital technologies across the curriculum.

Meet Jackie Haines, Manager of the Academy's Bendigo centre.

Meet Paul Nolan, Manager of the Academy's Ballarat Centre.

Meet Simone Higgins, Manager of the Academy's Shepparton centre.

Meet Michelle Hibbert, Manager of the Academy's Moe centre.

The Academy offers professional learning across Victoria, at sites across East and North Melbourne, and at 7 new regional centres.

We are thrilled to share that our very own Master Teacher in Residence for Technologies, Anam Javed, has been inducted into the 2023 Victorian Honour Roll of Women, at a ceremony held at the Arts Centre last night. 

Discover key insights from our evaluation of the TEP’s inaugural year.

The Academy Mildura centre was officially opened on Friday September 1 2023 and welcomed to the Mallee region.

2023 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) Master Teacher Chris Hudson and TEP participant Jennifer Sze have been announced as recipients of a 2023 ACEL 'New Voice in Educational Leadership Research' and 'New Voice in School Leadership' scholarships (respectively).

We want to showcase and celebrate the expertise, passion and dedication of Victorian educators. Download our ‘communications toolkit’ to share on social media or newsletter channels.

The Academy is proud to celebrate Children’s Book Week. Here are some of our favourite books to teach.

ABC Education has teamed up with our Teaching Excellence Program alumni for a new project - ABC Education Story Time.

2023 Teaching Excellence Program Master Teachers Anam Javed and Lorena Pellone-Gismondi collaborated with the ABC Catalyst program and ABC Education to create an immersive classroom resource that can accompany the televised series.

During the 2023 Government Schools Principals Conference we asked Victorian principals to reflect on education, their role as principals and stand-out school memories.

Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership master teacher joins special education edition of popular ABC TV show, airing 8pm 20 July 2023.

Wellbeing psychologist, researcher, author and public speaker Professor Lea Waters AM touches on wellbeing in education.

We asked some of our 2023 Teaching Excellence Program teachers to consider and express what it means to be a teacher. These artful reflections are an exploration of the role teachers play both in the classroom and our communities more broadly.

We asked David Payne, a member of our Teaching Excellence Program with expertise in AI, to share his insights on AI in education and if it should be feared or praised. Here's what he said…

On Monday 5 June, we proudly hosted the 2023 Government Schools Principals Conference. Read about the highlights of a great day, shared with over 1200 school leaders.

Check out the highlights of our "Teacher Tales" series, where our alumni impart their valuable insights on educator-based questions related to "Passion," "Play," and "Purpose."

We spoke to some of Victoria's inspiring teachers and asked them what makes a great teacher and why they became teachers. Take a look at what they shared.

On Thursday 27 April, our regional centre in Moe was officially opened, and what a day it was!

Master teachers and principals in residence recently attended a 2-day digital accelerator program facilitated by Wyndham Tech School.

'Teaching is often considered an ‘easy’ job with ‘short hours’ and ‘lots of holidays’.' Dr Marcia Devlin AM reflects on what it means to be on 'holidays' for educators.

In this vodcast, Professor Eric Mazur, Dr Claire Brown, and Gail Bray discuss what it will take and why now more than ever it is so critical to raise the profile of teachers.

CEO Dr Marcia Devlin AM reflects on the opportunities she has to increase female representation in school leadership positions through her role at the Academy.

The Academy's Geelong centre officially opened on Thursday 2 March 2023. 

Dr Marcia Devlin, the Academy's Chief Executive Officer, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australian Honours announced Thursday 26 January 2023.

Thursday 26 January 2023. A day to gather with family and friends, celebrate our nation and our newest citizens, or acknowledge those honoured with Order of Australia awards but also a time to recognise Australia's First People.

CEO Dr Marcia Devlin AM spoke to the award-winning former principal, Pitsa Binnion, about the importance of leaders investing in continuous education, learning and growth – for themselves and their teams.

What does it look like to meaningfully engage students in the decisions that affect them most? England's Children's Commission recently published results from 2021 The Big Ask survey and the results were surprising.

Originally built in the 1850s as the Victorian Government Printing Office, our 41 St Andrews Place site was sensitively modified and restored in 2021.