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.

Unlocking Potential: Principal Preparation

Commences 2 February 2026

Deepen your understanding of the complex role of principal by increasing your professional knowledge, capabilities and dispositions to influence student learning outcomes, collective efficacy and schoolwide improvement.

For more information and to apply visit the Unlocking Potential: Principal Preparation webpage.

Principal Mentoring

On demand

Leverage the support, experience and guidance of a highly skilled former Victorian government school principal to strengthen your leadership capability and advance your school’s learning environment.

For more information and to apply visit the Principal Mentoring webpage.

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Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) 2026

Commences 4 February 2026

Help your teachers make an impact in your school by supporting their application for the TEP. 

Endorsed by 99% of past participants for its positive impact on teaching practice and student outcomes, TEP is your opportunity to empower your educators and drive whole-school improvement. As participants share their learning with peers and leaders, the benefits ripple across your entire school community.

Encourage your teachers to apply and join an exceptional teaching community in 2026, where they’ll be supported by experts and learn from peers across all sectors and systems. 

Applications close 10 October and must be principal endorsed.

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

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Plan your 2026 professional learning by viewing or downloading our 2026 program calendar.