Early Career Teacher Optional VIT Check-In
Following feedback from our ECT sessions earlier this term we have committed to offering two VIT support sessions ONLINE.
These informal online check-ins are designed to provide an opportunity to discuss your VIT journey, ask questions, and receive feedback, guidance or advice on your progress, regardless of where you are in the process.
We would like to emphasise that there is no expectation or urgency to complete your VIT inquiry within your first year of teaching. However, some schools encourage graduate teachers to begin the process early to take advantage of the support structures available within their school. These sessions may support you in preparation for beginning this process when the time is right.
We are currently offering two online check-in sessions and may schedule additional sessions if there is further interest.
NOTE: This does not negate the support you will already be receiving from your mentor in your school setting.
ECT VIT Online Check-in #1
🗓️ Term 2, Week 10 – Thursday 25 June
🔗 No registration required – simply join via this Teams link.
ECT VIT Online Check-in #2
🗓️ Term 3, Week 1 – Thursday 16 July
🔗 No registration required – simply join via this Teams link.
Please note: These sessions are intended to complement, not replace, the support you receive from your mentor and colleagues within your school setting.
Should neither of these dates suit please reach out and we will make other arrangements.
Email: jcooper@dobcel.catholic.edu.au
We look forward to supporting you throughout your VIT journey.
Invitation to VCEA/VCAA Webinar: Understanding the Victorian Curriculum F-10 EAL Version 2.0
Professional Learning Opportunity-Term 3
The Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA) invites Catholic schools to participate in an online professional learning webinar focussed on the Victorian Curriculum F-10 EAL Version 2.0, scheduled for implementation in Catholic schools in 2027.
For more information, see flyer below
Auslan Teachers as Co-Learners (TCL) Professional Learning Collaboration Day
Three Auslan TCL primary schools from the Central Zone, St Francis Xavier, St Brigid’s Ballan and St Mary’s Clarkes Hill, joined together on Friday 5th June for a collaborative professional learning day.
Participants considered the impact of Auslan TCL programs beyond the classroom and the importance of Deaf allyship. Rich professional discussions focused on first and second language acquisition including student language progression. Staff also engaged in modelling and rehearsal of language lessons using the recently published TCL instructional model.
The day provided valuable opportunities for collaboration, enabling educators to share effective practices, strengthen professional networks and deepen their collective understanding of high-quality TCL program implementation. Some of the participant feedback included:
“I loved sitting on a table with staff from other schools. The conversations were rich and stayed on track.”
“Let’s have another networking opportunity - it was such a valuable day!”
“Mixing the tables up amongst schools was a great idea and enabled more sharing to take place through multiple conversations across the day.”