The Academy

Professional learning at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership 

The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (the Academy) offers a wide range of evidence-informed professional learning designed to advance school leaders skills from great to exceptional. 

Explore the highlights below or visit the Academy website for further professional learning opportunities.

Clarity Learning Suite 

On demand

Developed by Lyn Sharratt and based on her book CLARITY: What matters MOST in Learning, Teaching and Leading, this program is designed to build your ability to increase student achievement and growth in an ongoing, sustainable way and create a culture of learning for shared responsibility.

For more information and to apply visit the Clarity Learning Suite webpage.

Local Leaders

Multiple dates

A collection of professional learning aimed at preparing and enhancing the leadership skills of Victorian educators. Inspire, Literacy and Numeracy Local Leaders programs are held across multiple central and regional Academy locations.

For more information and to apply visit the Local Leaders webpage.

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Teaching Excellence Program 

Commences 10 February 2025

Applications for the 2025 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) are open with highly skilled teachers from across Victoria encouraged to apply. Teachers accepted into the program will have access to the latest evidence-informed research to apply in their classrooms. They will also advance their knowledge to improve their capability and confidence to teach more effectively. 

For more information and to apply visit the Teaching Excellence Program webpage.

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