Find the right professional learning opportunities for your needs

Build a positive school community for health and wellbeing. Gain practical tools to manage risks and foster a safe culture.

Obtain your statement of readiness for principalship. Gain clear insights into how prepared you are for the role, guided by experienced former principals.

Transition into your role as a principal. Build networks as you learn from experienced leaders to develop your strategic, technical and people leadership skills.

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

Expand your principal leadership with an experienced mentor. Enhance your capability with support from a former Victorian government principal who understands the role's challenges.

Understanding and responding to dysregulation in the classroom

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.

Step up to whole school strategic leadership. Develop your influence as an assistant principal to lead staff with high expectations for schoolwide improvement.

Learn the requirements of the VAPA professional portfolio and how to ensure yours is ready for submission.

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.

Become a certified facilitator for Inspire: Emerging Leaders. Gain advanced facilitation skills to support emerging leaders in your local area and extend your impact across your network.

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

Master procurement policy, process, and risk in your school. Understand Department principles to effectively manage school purchasing and achieve your school objectives.

Manage legal risks and ensure compliance in your school. Master key legal concepts and obligations with practical resources for sensitive issues.

Master finance, tech, and planning for school efficiency. Develop essential skills to manage budgets, SRPs, and financial obligations, making your school more effective and efficient.

Build conflict resolution knowledge and skills. Become competent in preventing, working with, and resolving conflicts with parents, carers, and staff in education.

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

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.

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

Build your confidence to lead school teams. Develop your leadership skills and ability to lead school improvement through evidence-informed practices.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Important information about the Area Principal Forums, including delivery dates and locations.