31 Jul 2025
Watch our impact in action
How the Academy is elevating teaching and leadership across Victoria
The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership is at the forefront of improving student outcomes through high-quality, evidence-informed professional learning.
With popular programs like the Teaching Excellence Program and regional hubs across the state, the Academy empowers educators to elevate practice, deepen professional networks, and remain passionate about teaching and leadership.
Watch our impact in action
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Key takeaways
Our Teaching Excellence Program
- Our Teaching Excellence Program brings high-performing teachers together with subject matter experts for deep professional growth.
- Participants are released from schools for up to 10 days a year to focus on elevating their practice through evidence-based strategies.
- The goal? Tangible improvements in student outcomes and long-term impact in Victorian classrooms.
Regional reach, local impact
- With seven regional centres staffed by dedicated professionals, the Academy ensures that location is no barrier to professional growth.
- From Mildura to Moe, localised support helps meet the unique needs of communities—whether it’s developing future leaders or strengthening day-to-day classroom practice.
Connection, Retention, and Leadership
- Research shows strong professional networks help school leaders thrive.
- The Academy goes beyond training by fostering powerful connections between teachers and schools, especially in smaller and more isolated regions.
- Leadership growth plays a key role with 80% of participants in leadership development programs saying they feel more motivated and committed to staying in the profession.
Supporting teachers to feel heard and valued
- At its heart, the Academy is more than a learning provider—it’s a professional home for Victorian educators.
- Through reflective practice, peer connection, and high-impact learning, teachers feel heard, supported, and celebrated.
