New articles are sent in a newsletter each fortnight to all Victorian government school teachers, but is open to anyone interested in best practice in education and evidence-based teaching approaches. Subscribe to In Our Classrooms Evidence-based teaching approaches from peers and experts Westgarth Primary School's assessment overhaulThe school has developed a streamlined approach to assessment across all year levels, a change welcomed by teachers and parents alike.Using the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model at Vermont SecondaryWhen hearing about the school's approach to excellence in numeracy, what stands out more is the school's pride in building a positive climate for learning.Excellence in numeracy through the Victorian Teaching and Learning ModelTeachers can use the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) to establish, enhance or modify their instructional practice to develop a focus on excellence in numeracy.What it means to establish a community of practice (CoP)Inga Wilson, principal at Sunbury West Primary School, collaborated with a number of primary and secondary principals in her network to establish a CoP dedicated to improving numeracy outcomes. See more teaching approaches Ready-to-use resources for your classroom Top tips to create a reader-friendly homeShare some handy hints with parents to help create a love of reading in the home and launch into the Premiers' Reading Challenge. My career portfolio rolloutTransforming career education in Victorian government schools to ensure students can meet the challenges of the changing world of work.Tickets are now live for the State Schools SpectacularYou and your school community can reach for the stars as students take to the stage on Saturday 14 September.Immersing students in Minecraft's Mini MelbourneMini Melbourne is a Minecraft virtual city created by the Department of Education and Training and the Metro Tunnel Project as an education resource. See more classroom resources Professional learning opportunities for teachers Be more inclusive in your teachingRegister by Friday 5 August for an inclusive-education course that blends face-to-face or virtual learning with online modules.Conference to support students in out-of-home careRegister now for the 2019 LOOKOUT Conference, held on Monday 2 September 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.Apply now for Partnering to improve learningExplore strategies to strengthen your school's relationships with families and the community. Applications close Tuesday 16 July.Prepare for 2020 Prep studentsTransition professional learning workshops can help early years educators and Prep teachers prepare new school students. See more learning opportunities Stories that celebrate the education profession Students join global project to save bees from extinctionThe Bees with Backpacks program will give students hands-on experience guided by Australian scientists from CSIRO.Seventeen years and still going strongSue Meli won Vocational Student of the Year Award in 2002 and the Victorian Training Award still impresses potential clientsPremier's VCE Award winners recognisedThe future of Victoria is in great hands if this year’s 290 recipients are any indication.Teacher reflects on 35 years in educationAnne Hamilton emigrated to Australia in 1984 to teach during a shortage of Maths and Science teachers and now looks back on her time in education. See more stories that celebrate teachers Supporting learning specialists, literacy and numeracy leaders Supporting your role as a numeracy leaderEvidence-based teaching approaches, classroom and collaborative resources and learning opportunities specifically targeted to numeracy leaders.Supporting your role as a literacy leaderEvidence-based teaching approaches, resources and support for literacy leaders. Explore these resources and define your role as a literacy leader in your school.Supporting your role as a learning specialistEvidence-based teaching approaches, resources and support for learning specialists. Explore these resources and define your role as a learning specialist in your school. Our website uses a free tool to translate into other languages. This tool is a guide and may not be accurate. For more, see: Information in your language
Westgarth Primary School's assessment overhaulThe school has developed a streamlined approach to assessment across all year levels, a change welcomed by teachers and parents alike.
Using the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model at Vermont SecondaryWhen hearing about the school's approach to excellence in numeracy, what stands out more is the school's pride in building a positive climate for learning.
Excellence in numeracy through the Victorian Teaching and Learning ModelTeachers can use the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) to establish, enhance or modify their instructional practice to develop a focus on excellence in numeracy.
What it means to establish a community of practice (CoP)Inga Wilson, principal at Sunbury West Primary School, collaborated with a number of primary and secondary principals in her network to establish a CoP dedicated to improving numeracy outcomes.
Top tips to create a reader-friendly homeShare some handy hints with parents to help create a love of reading in the home and launch into the Premiers' Reading Challenge.
My career portfolio rolloutTransforming career education in Victorian government schools to ensure students can meet the challenges of the changing world of work.
Tickets are now live for the State Schools SpectacularYou and your school community can reach for the stars as students take to the stage on Saturday 14 September.
Immersing students in Minecraft's Mini MelbourneMini Melbourne is a Minecraft virtual city created by the Department of Education and Training and the Metro Tunnel Project as an education resource.
Be more inclusive in your teachingRegister by Friday 5 August for an inclusive-education course that blends face-to-face or virtual learning with online modules.
Conference to support students in out-of-home careRegister now for the 2019 LOOKOUT Conference, held on Monday 2 September 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Apply now for Partnering to improve learningExplore strategies to strengthen your school's relationships with families and the community. Applications close Tuesday 16 July.
Prepare for 2020 Prep studentsTransition professional learning workshops can help early years educators and Prep teachers prepare new school students.
Students join global project to save bees from extinctionThe Bees with Backpacks program will give students hands-on experience guided by Australian scientists from CSIRO.
Seventeen years and still going strongSue Meli won Vocational Student of the Year Award in 2002 and the Victorian Training Award still impresses potential clients
Premier's VCE Award winners recognisedThe future of Victoria is in great hands if this year’s 290 recipients are any indication.
Teacher reflects on 35 years in educationAnne Hamilton emigrated to Australia in 1984 to teach during a shortage of Maths and Science teachers and now looks back on her time in education.
Supporting your role as a numeracy leaderEvidence-based teaching approaches, classroom and collaborative resources and learning opportunities specifically targeted to numeracy leaders.
Supporting your role as a literacy leaderEvidence-based teaching approaches, resources and support for literacy leaders. Explore these resources and define your role as a literacy leader in your school.
Supporting your role as a learning specialistEvidence-based teaching approaches, resources and support for learning specialists. Explore these resources and define your role as a learning specialist in your school.