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inclusion in schools<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>As one of Victoria's largest employers, the Department of Education aims to create an organisation that is diverse, fair and inclusive.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-2927247" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="2927247" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/career-education/professional-learning" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Career education professional learning<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Build on your skills and knowledge to improve leadership and delivery of career education at your school.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1966780" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1966780" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/secondary-sciences-technologies-and-mathematics-sstm-initiative" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Secondary Sciences, Technologies and Mathematics (SSTM) Initiative<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>For Out-of-Field Teachers in Digital Technologies or Design and Technologies. Expressions of Interest for this initiative are now closed.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1834492" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1834492" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="https://www.academy.vic.gov.au/initiatives/teaching-excellence-program" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->The Teaching Excellence Program<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Apply to the Teaching Excellence Program, advanced professional learning for highly skilled teachers in Victorian government, Catholic and Independent schools.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1840000" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1840000" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/ohs-induction-training/policy" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->OHS Induction and Training<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Training starts at induction when an employee or contractor commences work. Every role within the department has certain OHS responsibilities, each requiring particular levels of competency.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1756021" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1756021" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/mentor-training-experienced-teachers" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Mentor training for experienced teachers<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>The Effective Mentoring Program is a professional learning opportunity for experienced teachers.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1756020" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1756020" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/training-international-school-coordinators" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Training for international school coordinators<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Victorian government schools accredited to enrol international students appoint an international student coordinator (ISC).</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1756023" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1756023" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/disability-standards-education-elearning" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Disability standards for education eLearning<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>These eLearning modules are to help schools and education providers understand their obligations under the disability standards for education legislation.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1740082" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1740082" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/professional-learning-program-play-based-learning" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Professional learning program: Differentiated/play-based inquiry learning in the early years of schooling<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Enhance early education with play-based learning. Discover our free online program for teachers in Victoria, developed in partnership with Deakin University.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1740018" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1740018" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/includedoshc" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->IncludED@OSHC<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>This learning journey will give you the information you need to work with children with complex disabilities at your Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1773705" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1773705" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/master-inclusive-education-program-0" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Master of Inclusive Education Program<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>The Victorian Government is offering fully funded Master’s placements for eligible teachers and regional workforce members dedicated to supporting students of all abilities.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-2236242" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="2236242" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/graduate-certificate-education-learning-difficulties-program" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties) program<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Funding is available for teachers in Victorian government schools interested in building their capability to support students with learning difficulties.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-2236243" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="2236243" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/inclusive-classrooms-professional-learning-program" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Inclusive Classrooms offers a suite of courses for school staff designed specifically for the Victorian education context. The courses focus on practical teaching strategies, adjustments and supports</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-2759602" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="2759602" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/induction-and-mentoring-new-teachers" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Induction and mentoring for new teachers<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Induct new and beginning teachers into a school.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-2497853" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="2497853" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/professional-learning-programs-vocational-and-applied-learning" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Professional learning programs: Vocational and applied learning <!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Professional learning programs funded by the Victorian Government as part of the senior secondary schooling pathway reforms.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div id="page-component-1773709" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1773709" data-component-type="TideLandingPageContent"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-content"><h2 id="professional-learning-and-development-for-principals-and-administrators">Professional learning and development for principals and administrators </h2></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--[--><div class="rpl-layout-card-grid"><!--[--><!--[--><div id="page-component-1679477" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1679477" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/professional-development-principals-and-administrators" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Professional development for principals and administrators<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Most professional development opportunities for principals are run by the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1773727" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1773727" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="https://www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional-learning?tid=All&field_course_mode_value=All&tid_1=All&tid_2=All&tid_3=All" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Professional learning for principals, assistant principals and business managers<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Professional learning offered by the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership to help you find the training and support you need at your career stage.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1756025" class="rpl-page-component" 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rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/cases21-training" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->CASES21 training<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>Training for CASES21 at regional information technology training centres (ITTCs) or online via eduPay.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1756024" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1756024" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="/it-training-school-staff" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->IT training for school staff<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>School staff can access information and technology training through the CAMPUS learning centre and eduPay (eduMail login required).</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><div id="page-component-1840002" class="rpl-page-component" data-component-id="1840002" data-component-type="TideLandingPagePromoCard"><!----><!--[--><div class="rpl-card rpl-type-p rpl-card--promo rpl-card--link"><!----><!----><div class="rpl-card__body"><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><h3 class="rpl-card__cta rpl-type-h3-fixed" data-cy="title"><a href="https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/workers-compensation/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="rpl-text-link rpl-u-focusable-inline"><!--[--><!--[-->Return to Work and Workers' Compensation Training<!--]--><!----><!--]--></a></h3><!--]--><div class="rpl-card__content" data-cy="content"><!--[--><!--[--><p>The department hosts training sessions for RTW Coordinators and for other people who are responsible for the administration of workers' compensation.</p><!--]--><!--]--></div></div><!----></div><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--></div><!--]--><!--]--><!--]--><div data-cy="topic-tags" class="tide-topic-tags"><!--[--><a href="/topic/education" class="rpl-chip rpl-chip--default rpl-type-label rpl-u-focusable-block rpl-u-screen-only"><!--[-->Education<!--]--></a><!--]--></div><p class="rpl-type-p-small rpl-u-margin-t-6 rpl-updated-date" data-cy="updated-date"> Updated <time datetime="2025-01-10T16:03:05+11:00">10 January 2025</time></p><!--]--></main><!----></div></div></div><section id="rpl-below-body"><!--[--><!--[--><!--]--><div class="tide-content-rating rpl-u-screen-only"><div class="rpl-container"><div class="rpl-grid"><div class="rpl-col-12 rpl-col-7-m"><!----></div></div></div></div><!--]--></section><div class="rpl-back-to-top rpl-u-screen-only"><div class="rpl-back-to-top__inner rpl-container"><a 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