Provides information and resources on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's Drug Education program. The site has a range of useful material for schools, teachers and parents.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/drugeducation/default.htm

Education Week is held annually, commencing on the third Sunday of May. In 2012, Education Week will be held from May 20-26.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/edweek/default.htm

In every class there are students who will require the curriculum to be modified to ensure the provision of appropriate challenge for their learning. Gifted and high potential students will have this potential throughout their lives.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/gifted/default.htm

Multicultural education is for all students. It permeates all aspects of school practices and policy. Multicultural education aims to ensure all Victorian students contribute to and benefit from cultural and linguistic diversity and a shared social cohesion.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/multicultural/

The extension and expansion to the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program will begin in 2012. The program provides funding to schools to access the services of a school chaplain or secular student welfare worker.

http://www.deewr.gov.au...

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/NSCSWP/Pages/NSCSWP.aspx

The Performing Arts Unit (formerly JOINING the CHORUS - JtC) is an initiative of the Department. The Unit provides access for students in Victorian government schools to participate in a myriad of programs such as dance, drama, music and visual arts.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/jtc/

Includes parent stories and information on the following topics: Parents and schools: Developing positive partnerships, The Student Support Group, Understanding your child as a learner, Individual Learning Plans, Setting goals, Supports for students with a disability, Measuring your child's progress, Raising a concern, and Advocating for your child. Available free to families and schools, available to download as a PDF in its entirity or individual sections.

http://www.acd.org.au...

http://www.acd.org.au/information/education_planning.htm

The Program for Students with Disabilities provides additional support to either a regular school or one of the various specialist schools for eligible students with disabilities and impairments.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au...

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/healthwellbeing/wellbeing/disability/default.htm