Over 170 system leaders across Victoria came together for the WISE Residential event at the Academy on 24 – 25 October. Representatives from Victoria’s 58 networks, regional directors, executive directors, and Senior Education improvement Leaders collaborated on network planning for 2025, with a focus on collective accountability and driving school improvement. Dr Simon Breakspear facilitated the Residential with keynotes provided by Dr. David Howes and Dr. Jenny Donovan, who ignited rigorous discussions on implementing improvement across networks. Special thanks to our network leaders for sharing their insightful case studies and to the Academy’s Principals in Residence and academic partners Dr Cate Challen and Dr Ryan Dunn for facilitating impactful workshops. We look forward to further collaboration, sharing of insights and networking in 2025. Department of Education #Leadership #Education
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
Education Management
East Melbourne, VIC 9,896 followers
The Academy offers evidence-informed, inspiring professional learning to Victorian school teachers and leaders.
About us
The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership builds on the outstanding reputation of the Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership for delivering inspiring, evidence-informed professional learning to Victorian teachers and school leaders. #AcademyVIC Our specialised and targeted professional learning is designed to empower and equip our teachers and school leaders so they can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on students, schools and the system. Our work spans the government, independent and Catholic school sectors which puts us in a unique position to elevate the whole profession and influence teaching and school leadership excellence in every school. Our focus is on strengthening student outcomes in Victoria through equitable access to tailored and targeted teaching and leadership professional learning. Our sites span metropolitan, rural and regional locations are hubs for collaborative learning and educational and community activities.
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http://www.academy.vic.gov.au/
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- Education Management
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- East Melbourne, VIC
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- Educational
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Leadership, educational leadership, teacher leadership, teaching excellence, eduvic, principal development, and assistant principal development
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41 St Andrews Place
East Melbourne, VIC 3002, AU
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603-615 Queensberry St
North Melbourne, Victoria 3051, AU
Employees at Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
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Allan Shaw
ICF accredited coach and mentor. Ambassador for Independent Schools Victoria, External Advisor to the Board of the Victorian Academy of Teaching and…
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Shona Grant
Project Manager at Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
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Marcia Devlin AM, PhD
Chief Executive Officer I Senior Public Servant | Non Executive Director I Academic
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Emma Winter
Innovative and adaptable Event and Project Professional with 13+ year's industry experience and passion for helping people
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One of the many benefits of the Teaching Excellence Program is accessing support networks such as the Teaching Excellence Learning Communities. These networks are a fantastic opportunity for teachers, providing access to shared knowledge and resources to make planning easier for student engagement. Apply now to the TEP25 for your chance to connect with passionate, like-minded teachers in your local area and across Victoria ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/4f9RhFx #TEP #ProfessionalLearning #Education Anam Javed, Nick Cummins, Dimple Bhardwaj
Master Teacher in Residence (Science/English) at Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership • Outstanding Primary Teacher of the Year, 2019-Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
Yesterday was magical! Teaching Excellence Learning Communities (TELCs) are dynamic networks of amazing teachers from diverse schools within the Teaching Excellence Program at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership! I am truly grateful to my teachers! Our room was buzzing as they shared their practitioner inquiries. They discussed their identified problem of practice, the responsive pedagogical approaches they experimented with, the collaborative expertise they utilised, and the meaningful changes they made in their schools. It was inspiring to see each teacher take agency as a change maker. I was in awe as they reflected on their beliefs, values, and passions to define their next steps. They proudly explored their teacher identity through their teacher portfolios, showcasing the growth in their dispositions, instructional practices and student outcomes. My students frequently bring me tears of joy in my classroom, but yesterday, the warmth these teachers radiated as they proudly shared their invaluable insights, and expertise truly touched my heart. Hats off to these diligent teachers for embodying the TEP ambitions to enhance teaching quality and elevate the profession, enabling all students to engage deeply in their learning. A big thank you to Nick Cummins for supporting me with my TELC!
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‘I came out with some really clear goals on what my strengths are, but also what I might need to go away and work on’. Rhys Doyle, principal of Kensington Community High School, has been working alongside the Academy for 10 years, 5 of which have been in the leadership space. Rhys has completed the Unlocking Potential program, as well as VAPA, which have helped him continue to better himself to be the best educator he can be. #academyleadership #academyvic #eduvic
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The final workshop for our Leading School Improvement program was a huge success! We were thrilled to have our CEO, Dr. Marcia Devlin AM, PhD, join us for a special guest appearance. Principals and Senior Education Improvement Leaders from the Moe region gathered at the Moe regional centre to connect, learn, and grow together. Over the course of 4 workshops, they delved into leadership capabilities and dispositions essential for tackling complex challenges and improving student outcomes. By sharing leadership practices and strategies, participants gained valuable insights on how to implement meaningful changes within their schools, aligning with their strategic plans. Learn more ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/44DqDQB #AcademyVic #Education #ProfessionalLearning Department of Education
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👏 Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and nominees of the 2024 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate the commitment of teachers, leaders and school staff across Victoria. We're thrilled that a number of these highly skilled teachers and leaders have participated in our professional learning programs over the years, and that we can continue to support all Victoria's educators to enhance student outcomes and success. Read more about the awards and winners ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/3AfkNLg
Huge congratulations to the winners of the Victorian Education Excellence Awards! 🌟🎉 Thirteen standout individuals and teams were chosen from 38 impressive finalists. Dive into their inspiring stories and achievements here: https://brnw.ch/21wOfEw And stay tuned for more winner highlights in the coming weeks! #VictorianEducationExcellenceAwards #VEEAs
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'My participation in the Unlocking Potential program supported me to continue my development as a school leader and provided me with practical, research based strategies and processes to lead a school and drive school improvement.' For Natalie Biscan, Assistant Principal at Ashby Primary School in Geelong West, participation in the program improved her thinking as a school leader. Natalie reflects, 'The opportunity to learn alongside other school leaders also allowed me to gain different perspectives on how to effectively lead a school community. ' If you're an aspiring principal from Geelong, Ballarat or Moe, and are ready to take your leadership to the next level, the Unlocking Potential (UP) program will help you gain practical strategies for schoolwide improvement. Learn more ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/3KmHeQu #Leadership #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way we teach and learn. Recent participants from our regional AI in Education workshops have boosted their confidence, and increased their understanding of how to integrate generative AI safely and effectively into their teaching practices. 'The workshop provided us with lots of examples of how genAI can be used in a cross-curricular manner - it's not as challenging as I thought it would be’. - Michael (Humanities teacher) ‘I feel a lot more confident approaching the use of genAI in my maths classroom’ - Stella (Maths teacher) Educators from government and Catholic schools can join our North Melbourne workshops this November and learn how to use these tools effectively and safely on the classroom. Apply now ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/48unZ27 Department of Education, Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA) Anam Javed, Brendan Jackson, Peter Saffin, Sharon Baker, Rachael Patrick, Paul McAloon, Frances Braithwaite #Education #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ProfessionalLearning
Last week I had the privilege of facilitating two professional learning days in Ballarat for the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education. Within these sessions teachers from both Primary and Secondary schools across the state developed an understanding of what GenAI is, how it can be used to support teaching practice and considered its implications on assessment in schools. A big thank you to the Master Teacher team at the Academy for their work in planning these sessions and to co-facilitators Rachael Patrick and Paul McAloon for their expertise and support. In addition to being a leader in the GenAI space the Academy is now taking applications for the 2025 intake of its Teaching Excellence Program. If you are, or know a teacher who is, looking to improve teaching practice, this is the professional learning to do in 2025! More information about the program, including how to apply, can be found on the Academy website: https://lnkd.in/gpSeU3GH
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'The Teaching Excellence Program has allowed me to connect with skilled and enthusiastic educators in contemporary learning experiences and pedagogy. The opportunity to re-engage with a broader professional learning network (particularly as I have joined an independent school in recent years) has helped reignite my passion and optimism for education.' - Leigh Murphy, Technologies at Toorak College, Mt Eliza TEP 2025 is open to all teachers across Victoria in government, Catholic and Independent schools, and is 10 days in person over 12 months. It includes guidance from Expert Teachers in Residence, conferences, expert speakers, discipline days and Teaching Excellence Learning Communities close to where teachers live and work, including regional areas. If you or someone you know is interested, register to attend an information session ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/4ezCHXL #AcademyVic #TEP #ProfessionalLearning #Education
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It was a packed house recently at the Academy Shepparton as manager Simone Higgins presented to 30 members of Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s leadership team. Participants became familiar with an overview of the Academy's Leadership Excellence Framework, focusing on the capability of building relational trust. Leader’s build trust by consistently demonstrating: ▪️ respect for others ▪️ personal regard for others ▪️ acting with integrity ▪️ role-related competence. This session was an extension of the workshops being delivered to the college’s executive leadership team. #AcademyVic #ProfessionalLearning #Education
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It’s World Teachers’ Day! Let's tip our hats to our dedicated and passionate teacher workforce across Victoria who help shape our future by educating, inspiring and empowering students. On this day we also cheer the highly skilled teachers and alumni in the Teaching Excellence Program, as well as our Master Teachers, who know a thing or two about making teaching and learning fun and engaging. If you're a highly skilled teacher in a government, Independent or Catholic school, you can apply for the Teaching Excellence Program 2025 now. Apply now ➡️ go.vic.gov.au/3YesXLm #TEP #WorldTeachersDay2024 #AcademyVic #Education #ProfessionalLearning #TeachingExcellence Independent Schools Victoria, Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA), Department of Education