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Training and support for early childhood professionals

Professional development and career information for early childhood professionals.

Professional development

Best Start, Best Life 2023 Educational Leaders Conference

Bringing together early childhood Educational Leaders to discuss the theme 'Evidence for impact: giving children the best start'.

Early childhood education leadership training

The Academy offers evidence-informed, inspiring professional learning to Victorian school teachers and leaders.

Early childhood education training - support children with additional needs

Learning modules to help early childhood professionals develop their practice.

Early childhood education training - health and wellbeing

Information to help early childhood professionals develop their practice in child health, development and wellbeing.

Mentor training for experienced early childhood teachers

Information on eligibility and a program overview of the Effective Mentoring Program.

Kindergarten Quality Improvement Program

Kindergarten Quality Improvement Program is a professional development initiative.

Three-Year-Old Kindergarten - information for professionals

Teaching toolkits, funding and policies and teacher recruitment.

Supporting professional learning and practice in early childhood education

Developing your practice as an early childhood teacher or educator is a career-long investment.

Early Years Learning Networks

Brings together early childhood teachers working in sessional and long day care services with a funded kindergarten program.

Early Learning Leadership Forums

Provides a platform for early childhood leaders to network and connect with others in their area, and to engage with the Department to hear the latest updates on early childhood reforms.

Training for the information sharing and MARAM reforms

Training for the Child Information Sharing Scheme, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM.

Professional learning to support transition to school

Know what information to include in a Transition Learning and Development Statement (TLDS) and how to write statements using a strength-based approach.

Supporting early childhood educator mental health and wellbeing

Webinars, videos and resources to support you to look out for one another and stay connected.

Funding and career support

Early childhood industry forums

Access resources and recordings of early childhood conferences and industry forums.

Register with a recruiter to find early childhood teacher jobs

There are generous incentives available for existing, returning, new and relocating early childhood teachers.

Supports for early career early childhood teachers

The department is continuing to provide a range of support for early childhood teachers in 2022, designed to help you develop your practice and build your professional identity.

Early childhood teacher professional standards and supports

Access capability assessment tools and guides for early childhood educators.

Financial support to study and work in early childhood

Financial support in the form of scholarships and employment incentives is available for people looking for a rewarding career in the early childhood sector.

Funding to support provisionally registered early childhood teachers

The department is offering additional funding for early childhood services.

Reviewed 08 February 2023

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