Professional learning opportunities for teachers Page ContentExplore professional learning opportunities, scholarships and online webinars and resources that can support your professional development. On this page Grants and scholarships Online opportunities Term 1 Term 2Term 3 Term 4For more opportunities not featured in In Our Classrooms, see: Teacher professional learning catalogue Grants and scholarship opportunities A list of grants and scholarships available for teachers to further their professional career. Incentive payments to teachers for hard-to-fill positionsTargeted initiatives will attract more teachers to support better learning outcomes for students. Apply by 1 June Online opportunities A list of professional learning opportunities available online and on demand. Amplify modules and webinars for teachersLearn how to implement student voice, agency, and leadership initiatives at your schoolBastow instructional leadership professional learning opportunitiesSchool teams can apply to participate in three key instructional leadership programs in 2021Sessional teaching vacancies for language teachersApplications are invited from teachers qualified to teach one or more languages offered by the Victorian School of LanguagesOnline learning resources to support inclusive educationLearn more about inclusive learning environments through an on-demand presentation and new online hubJoin the Minecraft Innovation in Learning ProjectShare ideas, lesson plans and resources for using Minecraft: Education EditionBecome a tutor to support student learning in 2021More than 4100 tutors will partner with schools to support student learningLearn more about best practice inclusive teachingRegister now to access two on-demand presentations from the Victorian Deaf Education InstituteAssessing student progressWhere to access information, resources and professional learning to help with assessmentLessons from remote and flexible learningRead new reports to learn more about Victoria's experience of remote and flexible learning in Term 2Employee Assistance Program now available to book through live chatTeachers and school staff can now book confidential counselling online via live chatA new online hub for professional learningThe Continuity of Learning Hub brings together professional learning and resources for teachersIntroducing Bastow’s Thought Leadership SeriesBastow is hosting a series of one-hour webinars connecting Victorian educators to expert global perspectives on education and leadership.Improve numeracy outcomes in your school with Bastow’s Numeracy SuiteRegister now to access the numeracy professional learning offerings at BastowVictorian Deaf Education Institute live webinars coming up in JulyJoin webinars hosted by experts in the field on engaging students who are deaf or hard of hearingNew webinar series to help support mental health and wellbeing for teachersAll teachers can now access free webinars to help manage mental health and wellbeing Term 1 opportunities A list of professional learning opportunities running in Term 1. Term 1 literacy improvement coursesPrimary and secondary teachers can register for Bastow’s online Literacy Data, Assessment and Practice courses.Victorian Deaf Education Institute professional learning opportunitiesFor over 10 years, the VDEI continues to support free inclusive and transformative education for all children and young peopleApply now for the Victorian Aspiring Principal AssessmentThere will be a staged implementation of the VAPA as a requirement for principal appointmentKoorie English online learningDevelop your understanding of Koorie English to strengthen literacy outcomes for Koorie English speakersGraduate Diploma applications open nowApply now to undertake the Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with an Autism Spectrum DisorderNational Music Teacher Mentoring Program 2021Applications from primary school teachers to take part in the 2021 program close this Friday Inclusive Classrooms professional learning programApply for courses starting in Term 1, 2021 to learn more about supporting students with diverse learning needsApply now: introduction to design thinking Learn how to use design thinking to effect change in your school in this course being delivered by Tech Schools next yearOpportunities to lead school improvementFind out about opportunities to become a Leadership Partner in 2020, and how teacher Brooke Burnett is supporting schools as a leadership partnerInsight Assessment Platform updateTeachers using English Online Interview (EOI) and Mathematics Online Interview (MOI) on the Insight Assessment Platform (Insight) should be aware of some minor changes to both instruments in 2020Join Zoos Victoria Teacher TribeZoos Victoria Teacher Tribe is a network of over 5000 teacher members from across the state. Register for Learning to Thrive by Going Open workshopDiscover how to create a personalised, future-ready change program for your schoolApply for Bastow’s Create: Middle Leaders programApply by 4 December to develop your capability as a teacher leader to inspire and lead change in classrooms and teams Term 2 opportunities A list of professional learning opportunities running in Term 2. Play-based and inquiry learningNew professional learning for teachers to support differentiated play-based and inquiry learning in the early yearsInclusive Classrooms professional learning programLearn more about supporting students with diverse learning needs at these free courses starting in mid-Term 2Participate in Australia’s Biggest Child Safety LessonStudents have the opportunity to participate in an online safety lesson on Thursday 25 JuneWebinars Leading in Challenging TimesTeachers can register now for free webinars to help with the transition back to on-site schoolingRegister for Bastow’s By Teachers For Teachers: Reading F–2This series of videos and webinars focuses on best-practice literacy instruction to support the return to on-site schoolingRegister for Bastow’s Literacy Data, Assessment and Practice courseDon't miss out on this unique online professional learning opportunity for secondary school teachers. Registrations close 17 June. Co-contribution fee appliesVictorian Deaf Education Institute webinarThe June 11 webinar will explore how teachers can support the positive development of adolescents who are deaf and hard of hearing Term 3 opportunities A list of professional learning opportunities running in Term 3. Graduate Teacher ConferencesFirst-year teachers are embracing the opportunity to connect through online conferencesIncentive payments to teachers for hard-to-fill positionsTargeted initiatives will attract more teachers to support better learning outcomes for studentsNew Inclusive Classrooms courseSupport students with learning difficulties in numeracy through a new online courseRegister for the Graduate Teacher ConferencesReflect on practice, collaborate with peers and gain new ideas for the classroom at these online eventsNew webinar: evaluating the educational outcomes of children who are deaf or hard of hearing Learn about factors influencing developmental outcomes of children who are deaf or hard of hearingCopyright for Educators webinarLearn to confidently navigate copyright in classrooms in these August sessionsMasters of the Inclusive Education ScholarshipsDevelop stronger, evidence-based inclusive practices that support students of all abilitiesStart the next step in your leadership journeyRegister now for Bastow's Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment Term 4 opportunities A list of professional learning opportunities running in Term 4. Incentive payments for hard-to-staff teaching positionsThe next round of hard-to-staff teaching positions have been released. Applications close 8 November 2020Supporting a positive start to school in 2021A free webinar for Prep teachers on supporting the kindergarten to school transition is available in Term 4Learn directly from the Department’s technology industry partnersEmbed a deeper pedagogical and leadership approach to digital learning.Apply now for the Secondary Mathematics and Science Initiative Out-of-field science teachers can apply for funded graduate certificates to become in-field teachersParents Victoria 2019 conferenceThe Parents Victoria conference will be held on 18-19 November 2019, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing In this section: In Our ClassroomsEvidence-based teaching approaches for your classroomResources to support your classroomProfessional learning opportunities for teachersCelebrating the professionSupporting your role as a learning specialistPremiers' Reading Challenge 2021 now openActive Schools Toolkit releaseNew overview of FISO resourcesSupporting EAL curriculum implementationBuilding connections in Education WeekDo you have a budding young film maker in your class?Victorian Teachers' Games 2021 schedule launchesHelp students to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultureBecome a mentor for new teachersLiteracy resources to support teaching and learningTutor Learning Initiative professional learning for tutorsUpcoming Legacy events to share with studentsImportance of the Australian Early Development Census for Prep teachersNew resource to help students lead multicultural inclusionSupporting your role as a literacy leaderRegister for Bastow’s Managing Emotions webinarsChanges to Google education productsProfessional learning opportunities for learning specialistsHigh Impact Teaching strategies online cataloguePlay-based and inquiry learningInclusive Classrooms professional learning programKoorie English free online learning returns in May Our website uses a free tool to translate into other languages. 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Incentive payments to teachers for hard-to-fill positionsTargeted initiatives will attract more teachers to support better learning outcomes for students. Apply by 1 June
Amplify modules and webinars for teachersLearn how to implement student voice, agency, and leadership initiatives at your school
Bastow instructional leadership professional learning opportunitiesSchool teams can apply to participate in three key instructional leadership programs in 2021
Sessional teaching vacancies for language teachersApplications are invited from teachers qualified to teach one or more languages offered by the Victorian School of Languages
Online learning resources to support inclusive educationLearn more about inclusive learning environments through an on-demand presentation and new online hub
Join the Minecraft Innovation in Learning ProjectShare ideas, lesson plans and resources for using Minecraft: Education Edition
Become a tutor to support student learning in 2021More than 4100 tutors will partner with schools to support student learning
Learn more about best practice inclusive teachingRegister now to access two on-demand presentations from the Victorian Deaf Education Institute
Assessing student progressWhere to access information, resources and professional learning to help with assessment
Lessons from remote and flexible learningRead new reports to learn more about Victoria's experience of remote and flexible learning in Term 2
Employee Assistance Program now available to book through live chatTeachers and school staff can now book confidential counselling online via live chat
A new online hub for professional learningThe Continuity of Learning Hub brings together professional learning and resources for teachers
Introducing Bastow’s Thought Leadership SeriesBastow is hosting a series of one-hour webinars connecting Victorian educators to expert global perspectives on education and leadership.
Improve numeracy outcomes in your school with Bastow’s Numeracy SuiteRegister now to access the numeracy professional learning offerings at Bastow
Victorian Deaf Education Institute live webinars coming up in JulyJoin webinars hosted by experts in the field on engaging students who are deaf or hard of hearing
New webinar series to help support mental health and wellbeing for teachersAll teachers can now access free webinars to help manage mental health and wellbeing
Term 1 literacy improvement coursesPrimary and secondary teachers can register for Bastow’s online Literacy Data, Assessment and Practice courses.
Victorian Deaf Education Institute professional learning opportunitiesFor over 10 years, the VDEI continues to support free inclusive and transformative education for all children and young people
Apply now for the Victorian Aspiring Principal AssessmentThere will be a staged implementation of the VAPA as a requirement for principal appointment
Koorie English online learningDevelop your understanding of Koorie English to strengthen literacy outcomes for Koorie English speakers
Graduate Diploma applications open nowApply now to undertake the Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
National Music Teacher Mentoring Program 2021Applications from primary school teachers to take part in the 2021 program close this Friday
Inclusive Classrooms professional learning programApply for courses starting in Term 1, 2021 to learn more about supporting students with diverse learning needs
Apply now: introduction to design thinking Learn how to use design thinking to effect change in your school in this course being delivered by Tech Schools next year
Opportunities to lead school improvementFind out about opportunities to become a Leadership Partner in 2020, and how teacher Brooke Burnett is supporting schools as a leadership partner
Insight Assessment Platform updateTeachers using English Online Interview (EOI) and Mathematics Online Interview (MOI) on the Insight Assessment Platform (Insight) should be aware of some minor changes to both instruments in 2020
Join Zoos Victoria Teacher TribeZoos Victoria Teacher Tribe is a network of over 5000 teacher members from across the state.
Register for Learning to Thrive by Going Open workshopDiscover how to create a personalised, future-ready change program for your school
Apply for Bastow’s Create: Middle Leaders programApply by 4 December to develop your capability as a teacher leader to inspire and lead change in classrooms and teams
Play-based and inquiry learningNew professional learning for teachers to support differentiated play-based and inquiry learning in the early years
Inclusive Classrooms professional learning programLearn more about supporting students with diverse learning needs at these free courses starting in mid-Term 2
Participate in Australia’s Biggest Child Safety LessonStudents have the opportunity to participate in an online safety lesson on Thursday 25 June
Webinars Leading in Challenging TimesTeachers can register now for free webinars to help with the transition back to on-site schooling
Register for Bastow’s By Teachers For Teachers: Reading F–2This series of videos and webinars focuses on best-practice literacy instruction to support the return to on-site schooling
Register for Bastow’s Literacy Data, Assessment and Practice courseDon't miss out on this unique online professional learning opportunity for secondary school teachers. Registrations close 17 June. Co-contribution fee applies
Victorian Deaf Education Institute webinarThe June 11 webinar will explore how teachers can support the positive development of adolescents who are deaf and hard of hearing
Graduate Teacher ConferencesFirst-year teachers are embracing the opportunity to connect through online conferences
Incentive payments to teachers for hard-to-fill positionsTargeted initiatives will attract more teachers to support better learning outcomes for students
New Inclusive Classrooms courseSupport students with learning difficulties in numeracy through a new online course
Register for the Graduate Teacher ConferencesReflect on practice, collaborate with peers and gain new ideas for the classroom at these online events
New webinar: evaluating the educational outcomes of children who are deaf or hard of hearing Learn about factors influencing developmental outcomes of children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Copyright for Educators webinarLearn to confidently navigate copyright in classrooms in these August sessions
Masters of the Inclusive Education ScholarshipsDevelop stronger, evidence-based inclusive practices that support students of all abilities
Start the next step in your leadership journeyRegister now for Bastow's Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment
Incentive payments for hard-to-staff teaching positionsThe next round of hard-to-staff teaching positions have been released. Applications close 8 November 2020
Supporting a positive start to school in 2021A free webinar for Prep teachers on supporting the kindergarten to school transition is available in Term 4
Learn directly from the Department’s technology industry partnersEmbed a deeper pedagogical and leadership approach to digital learning.
Apply now for the Secondary Mathematics and Science Initiative Out-of-field science teachers can apply for funded graduate certificates to become in-field teachers
Parents Victoria 2019 conferenceThe Parents Victoria conference will be held on 18-19 November 2019, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing