Applications are open for services to access the Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool (EYALT), as part of our mid-year intake.
The EYALT is an online resource developed with early childhood teachers to help improve their understanding of individual children’s strengths, interests, and abilities and how best to support their learning. It is a useful resource for all early childhood professionals, both new and experienced.
The EYALT supports early childhood teachers by:
- documenting interactions to understand each child better
- showing how children progress in their learning
- fitting into everyday teaching practices
- improving observations and assessments for intentional teaching
- providing evidence to support discussions with school teachers
- supporting smooth transitions for children starting school.
More than 1,000 kindergarten services across Victoria are using EYALT as part of their planning and assessment practice.
Support package
Services new to the EYALT receive a support package. This includes:
- a flexible grant of $3,150 to support activities required to implement and embed use of the EYALT in the early years planning cycle
- access to a range of EYALT-specific professional learning events and resources
- dedicated practice support through kindergarten improvement advisors in your area
- written guidance and technical support, including instructional videos on the EYALT.
How to apply
Applications are open to approved providers and close Friday 29 August 2025.
For more information and to apply, refer to the EYALT webpage(opens in a new window).
Find out more
For further enquiries, contact the Assessment for Learning team by email: early.years.assessment@education.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)
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