Teaching excellence

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Leading Literacy

Lead evidence-informed, whole-school approaches to literacy teaching and learning.

East Melbourne
+ 2 more
- North Melbourne
- Shepparton
5 months
Assistant principal
+ 5 more
- Principal
- System leader
- Teacher
- Teacher leader
- Team

Elevate: Experienced Principals

Be energised to lead sustained school and system change. Facilitated by experts in their field, you will be supported to drive improvement in your local context.

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Upcoming

Leading Mathematics

Lead evidence-informed, whole school approaches to mathematics teaching and learning.

East Melbourne
+ 3 more
- Geelong
- North Melbourne
- Wangaratta
09 Feb 2026
8 months
Assistant principal
+ 4 more
- Principal
- Teacher
- Teacher leader
- Team

On demand

Trauma Sensitive Practice in Education

Understanding and responding to dysregulation in the classroom

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Upcoming

Classroom Dynamics for Student Engagement with Glen Pearsall

A one day workshop with leading educational consultant, Glen Pearsall, that offers teachers practical, easy to implement strategies for dealing with off-task student behaviour.

Ballarat
+ 1 more
- Moe
02 Mar 2026
1 day
Assistant principal
+ 4 more
- Principal
- System leader
- Teacher
- Teacher leader

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On demand

Leading School Improvement

Lead strategic change to enhance student outcomes. Develop customised strategies for your context, and solve problems of practice with expert peer support.

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Upcoming

Academy Facilitator Program

Master the skills to deliver Academy programs. Build confidence to lead advanced professional learning, broaden your skills, and earn recognition as an Academy Certified Facilitator.

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On demand

Literacy Pedagogy and Practice: Facilitator Program

Become a certified facilitator for Literacy Pedagogy and Practice. Deliver system-wide improvements and deliver ambitious literacy outcomes across Victoria.

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Upcoming

Mathematics Pedagogy and Practice: Facilitator Program

Become a certified facilitator for Mathematics Pedagogy and Practice. Support a system-wide approach to advance math teaching and build capacity to improve student outcomes.

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On demand

The Knowledge Gap – Natalie Wexler

Leading international education author Natalie Wexler delves into evidence-informed literacy instruction and educational equity.

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Upcoming

VTLM 2.0 for Teachers and Leaders

Align your teaching and school leadership to the VTLM 2.0. Understand the latest evidence on how students learn best, led by Dr Nathaniel Swain.

Bairnsdale
+ 7 more
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Geelong
- Mildura
- Moe
- North Melbourne
- Shepparton
11 Feb 2026
3.5 hours
Assistant principal
+ 5 more
- Educational support staff
- Principal
- System leader
- Teacher
- Teacher leader

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On demand

Teaching Excellence Program

Skilled teachers advance their capabilities and confidence in this Australian-first program.

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On demand

Academy Alumni Artificial Intelligence in Education Webinar Series

Explore the opportunities of generative AI in education. Learn how to use AI safely and effectively to elevate teaching and create engaging learning experiences.

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Upcoming

Mathematics Pedagogy and Practice

Strengthen your pedagogical practice and ability to apply evidence-informed principles, including the Victorian Teaching Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), to improve mathematics outcomes.

Bairnsdale
+ 8 more
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- East Melbourne
- Geelong
- Mildura
- Moe
- North Melbourne
- Shepparton
05 May 2026
3 months
Teacher

Upcoming

Teaching of Writing Masterclass – Misty Adoniou

Renowned literacy education leader Dr Misty Adoniou will work with schools in Outer Gippsland over two full days at the Academy’s Bairnsdale Centre, for a masterclass on the teaching of narrative and non-narrative writing.

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On demand

Teaching Impact Fellowship

The Teaching Impact Fellowship offers funding and mentorship to Teaching Excellence Program graduates, enabling them to lead impactful projects that drive school improvement and enhance student learning.

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On demand

Thought Leadership Series

Short webinars connecting expert local and global perspectives on education and leadership.

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Upcoming

Literacy Pedagogy and Practice

Strengthen your knowledge and ability to apply evidence-informed principles, including the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), to improve literacy outcomes.

Bairnsdale
+ 8 more
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- East Melbourne
- Geelong
- Mildura
- Moe
- North Melbourne
- Shepparton
21 Apr 2026
5 months
Teacher

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Upcoming

VTLM 2.0: Teaching Practice Series

Explore the effective teaching strategies within the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.

East Melbourne
+ 1 more
- North Melbourne
23 Feb 2026
Various
Assistant principal
+ 3 more
- Principal
- Teacher
- Teacher leader

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Upcoming

Leading Instructional Excellence

Enhance your capacity to understand and lead the implementation of explicit teaching practice in your school.

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On demand

Teaching Excellence Program: Information Sessions

To provide information about the Teaching Excellence Program, and support teachers with their 2026 applications the Teaching Excellence Division are delivering information sessions for teachers and principals.

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On demand

Teaching Excellence Talks

A series of one-hour online conversations with engaging subject matter experts reflecting on teaching practices, student outcomes and pedagogy.

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