Resources to support your classroom Page ContentTools and tips for you to explore new opportunities for your students or support your own teaching. On this pageSupporting literacy in your school Supporting STEM in your schools Software and technology that maximises your classroom time Programs, competitions and scholarships for students For more teaching resources, see: Teaching and the curriculum Supporting literacy in your school Resources and tools that support your classroom’s literacy goals. Supports for the new early literacy assessment requirementFind out more about the resources available to help you implement the new requirement for Grade 1 students in 2023 Supporting student learning of wartime historyShare new illustrated classroom kits and attend the Remembrance Day service on 11 November 2022Celebrate reading with Children’s Book Council of Australia Book WeekDownload resources, plan activities, and discuss authors and illustrators with your class.New learning sequences in English and mathematicsAccess free high-quality resources to support student engagement and differentiation. Help students to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultureIncorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the classroom Bring the world to your classroom for the Premiers’ Reading ChallengeBooks that celebrate diversity are available for you and your students Importance of the Australian Early Development Census for Prep teachersIdentifying how to build a strong foundation for our youngest learnersPremiers’ Reading Challenge closing date extendedThe challenge has been extended by two weeks and will now close on 18 SeptemberFree online resources to support literacy learningTeachers can access the ActiveLearn Primary online learning platform for free in Term 3English as an Additional Language added to Foundation to Level 6 Literacy Teaching ToolkitTwo teachers share advice on using the toolkit to understand student learning needsTop tips to create a reader-friendly homeShare some handy hints with parents to help create a love of reading in the home and launch into the Premiers' Reading Challenge. Supporting practical literacy instructionTeachers can now access annotated reading and viewing work samples to support teachers and school leadersClass resource: Literacy Learning ToolkitThe Toolkit is an online resource that supports teachers to implement the Victorian Curriculum F-10 and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Supporting STEM in your schools Resources and tools that support your classroom's Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths goals. Improving numeracy outcomesUse resources including flip cards and an animation series to help primary students with their numeracy and mathematicsSupporting students with numeracy learning difficultiesAccess new strategies, tools and information you can use to help your students.New insights on mathematics teaching and learningExplore new research into current issues involved in mathematics education, including overcoming students' anxietyAssessment and learning support for Term 4Access a range of supports to help assess student progress and learning needs this termEngaging students in remote mathematics learningThe Maths Online web page is full of online resources that teachers can use to engage students from Prep to Year 10 in mathematics New content available in the Mathematics Curriculum CompanionOnline content for Mathematics levels A-D is now available for teachers Software and technology that maximises your classroom time Digital tools are made available across the entire curriculum to support teachers and their students to make the most of their learning. Updated Child Information Sharing Scheme resourcesAccess resources to support children’s wellbeing and safety, and help explain the scheme to familiesNew Google Sites for Google Workspace for EducationImportant dates and instructions to help your students transition to new Google SitesCyber Security Awareness month Privacy and safety guidelines to help keep staff and students safe onlineChanges to Google education productsUpdates include rebranding G Suite for Education as Google Workspace for Education, and new email privacy settingsStudent career planning webinars and lesson plansLesson plans and webinars are available to help schools focus on career planning in Term 4VCE support for rural and regional studentsStudents living in rural and regional areas can access free, online VCE tutoring through the Regional Education Support Network How to support student mental health and wellbeingAccess podcasts, training and classroom resources for advice on what you can do to helpF-10 student reporting requirements for Semester 2 As was the case in Semester 1, student reporting in Semester 2, 2020 will look different to previous yearsRead about the new social media use to support student learning policy Policy, guidance and resources to support schools in using social media as part of learning and teaching programsThe Arc digital hub: connecting Victorian students learning at home and in the classroom Access events, resources and professional learning to support high-quality virtual teaching and learningNew Arc website for teachersFind virtual learning experiences for students and professional learning opportunities to support virtual teaching on the new Arc websiteVirtual teaching experts provide their insights about what it means to teach virtuallyA video series on the FUSE website provides examples and tips on getting the most out of virtual teaching and learningABC Partnership offers new teaching opportunitiesEducational episodes are linked with learning activities to help teachers deliver lessons remotelyUseful resources for supporting the transition to remote learningFind resources primary and secondary school teachers are using to support the transition to flexible and remote learningDevelop your skills with Lynda.comAll staff in government schools and students in secondary schools can learn skills in creativity, design, project management and technology, taught by experts via online video tutorials. Programs, competitions and scholarships for students Programs, competitions and scholarships students can explore as part of their education outside the classroom. 2023 Victorian State School Spectacular open for registrationsStudents can gain performing and behind-the-scenes experience, under the guidance of industry experts Tips for creating more active classroomsYuille Park P–8 Community College and Loch Sport Primary School get their students moving with ‘learning stations’ and nature sessions Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competitionStudent applications are open for the Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competition.VicSRC CongressRegister secondary school students to attend the annual event by 5 pm Friday 12 AugustPositive Start is making it easy for teachers to book free school camps in 2022There is still time to book a free school camp in 2022 for your students.Prepare now for the VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate in 2023Resources for communicating with your students on the new senior secondary offerings for next yearInvesting in a first-rate educationThe Victorian Budget 2022/23 supports teachers by reducing face-to-face teaching hours, recruiting more staff and other initiativesKeep booking free camps and experiences for students in 2022Programs for Term 2 and the rest of the year are filling up quicklyNational Reconciliation Week: Be Brave. Make Change.Learn more about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements during the week, from 27 May to 3 June 2022Education Week 2022: calendar of free events and a celebration toolkitIdeas and activities for your class to celebrate Education Week in May Free camps and experiences for students in 2022Book free Positive Start experiences for your students including camps, arts, drama, music and sportMindfulness resources for students in years 7 to 10New mindfulness videos and activities are available for teachers to share with studentsEvaluate student progress with Transition Learning and Development Statements Use the information to review the progress of Foundation students and identify learning areas to help them improve.Upcoming Legacy events to share with studentsStudents can register for the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award and virtual Anzac commemoration ceremonyHelp shape Victoria’s new youth strategyTeachers and students are encouraged to have a say on the state's new youth strategy In this section: In Our ClassroomsEvidence-based teaching approaches for your classroomResources to support your classroomProfessional learning opportunities for teachersCelebrating the professionSupporting your role as a learning specialist20 million reasons to celebrate School Breakfast ClubsFree camps and experiences for students in 2022Upcoming literacy and numeracy professional learningDisability Inclusion Profile in practiceCelebrate Education Week and the 150th anniversary of public education in VictoriaNominations are open for the Victorian Education Excellence AwardsADHD and Autistic Minds Conference: 7 to 9 June 2022Registrations now open for 2022 Victorian Teachers' GamesEducation Week looks at 150 years of public education in VictoriaDevelop your confidence and capability as a middle leader Students and teachers recognised at Victorian School Sports AwardsLiteracy and Numeracy Strategy evaluation Investing in a first-rate educationNew Teaching Excellence Program for highly skilled teachersNew professional learning for tutors and interested teachersVictorian Deaf Education Institute webinars and captioning serviceProfessional Learning Program for current and aspiring Applied Learning TeachersSupporting childrens' transition to schoolEduTECH 2021 is now virtualDepartment recognises long-serving staffStation Ideation – A Minecraft MissionLiteracy professional learning Register your interest in new courses for learning specialistsApply now for the Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competitionIntroducing new teaching and leadership Academy CEOSupporting students engaged in the youth justice systemBuild learning engagement in your school through design thinkingApply to be on the 2023 VCE exam development panelTalented students awarded for maths investigationsRegional primary school wins a Victorian Early Years AwardCaptioning technologies support deaf and hard of hearing studentsCelebrate International Day of People with DisabilityDeveloping current and future school leadersSupports for the new early literacy assessment requirementFrom flooded to flourishingVictorian Student Representative Council farewells 2022See our Spectacular students shine on 7Updated Child Information Sharing Scheme resourcesThe Austin Hospital School celebrates an incredible milestoneMatt’s got ’em beatVicSRC CongressTips for creating more active classroomsSupporting student learning of wartime historyStep back in time: supporting students with vision impairments over the yearsSupporting your health and wellbeing over the holidaysBecome a wellbeing and recovery coach for primary and secondary students2023 Victorian State School Spectacular open for registrationsShowcase students' STEAM projects at Monash Maker FaireVictorian Education Excellence Awards winners announcedVictorian Teachers' Games wrap up for 2022Disability Inclusion profiles build strong supportFunded postgraduate opportunities for inclusive educationTerm 4 professional learning at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and LeadershipGain a fully funded graduate certificate in maths or scienceLiteracy resources to support teaching and learningTutor Learning Initiative professional learning for tutorsBecome a mentor for new teachersPremiers' Reading Challenge 2021 now openActive Schools Toolkit releaseDo you have a budding young film maker in your class?Victorian Teachers' Games 2021 schedule launchesGraduate Teacher ConferencesTaking action to build a culturally safe schoolEvaluating Prep student learning progressHelp students to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultureNumeracy leader area workshopsRecognising tutor experience towards teacher registration Importance of the Australian Early Development Census for Prep teachersChanges to Google education productsInclusive Classrooms professional learning programSupporting your role as a literacy leaderNew resource to help students lead multicultural inclusionUpcoming Legacy events to share with studentsKoorie English free online learning returns in MaySupporting EAL curriculum implementationBuilding connections in Education WeekNew overview of FISO resourcesPlay-based and inquiry learningProfessional learning opportunities for learning specialistsHigh Impact Teaching strategies online catalogueNationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with DisabilityAn introduction to design thinkingDifferentiated play-based and inquiry learningProactively supporting wellbeing during changeWhat’s new in digital learning for Term 3Professional learning for tutors: webinarsInclusive Classrooms professional learningCall out for storiesCelebrate Principals' DayHelping graduate teachers to connectTerm 3 Literacy and numeracy improvement professional learningSupporting future teachers VET Champions available to speak at your schoolVictorian Teachers’ Games 2021Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize now openIncentive payments for hard-to-staff teaching positionsRegister for EduTECH 2021Victorian Students Parliamentary Program Term 2Are you an aspiring principalUsing interpreting and translation servicesVictorian Deaf Education Institute Classroom Acoustics webinar Swimming in Schools in 2022Investing in world-class educationTeaching students about the HolocaustSupporting positive autistic identity Celebrating Education WeekAustralian-first academy for Victoria’s best teachers
Supports for the new early literacy assessment requirementFind out more about the resources available to help you implement the new requirement for Grade 1 students in 2023
Supporting student learning of wartime historyShare new illustrated classroom kits and attend the Remembrance Day service on 11 November 2022
Celebrate reading with Children’s Book Council of Australia Book WeekDownload resources, plan activities, and discuss authors and illustrators with your class.
New learning sequences in English and mathematicsAccess free high-quality resources to support student engagement and differentiation.
Help students to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultureIncorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the classroom
Bring the world to your classroom for the Premiers’ Reading ChallengeBooks that celebrate diversity are available for you and your students
Importance of the Australian Early Development Census for Prep teachersIdentifying how to build a strong foundation for our youngest learners
Premiers’ Reading Challenge closing date extendedThe challenge has been extended by two weeks and will now close on 18 September
Free online resources to support literacy learningTeachers can access the ActiveLearn Primary online learning platform for free in Term 3
English as an Additional Language added to Foundation to Level 6 Literacy Teaching ToolkitTwo teachers share advice on using the toolkit to understand student learning needs
Top tips to create a reader-friendly homeShare some handy hints with parents to help create a love of reading in the home and launch into the Premiers' Reading Challenge.
Supporting practical literacy instructionTeachers can now access annotated reading and viewing work samples to support teachers and school leaders
Class resource: Literacy Learning ToolkitThe Toolkit is an online resource that supports teachers to implement the Victorian Curriculum F-10 and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
Improving numeracy outcomesUse resources including flip cards and an animation series to help primary students with their numeracy and mathematics
Supporting students with numeracy learning difficultiesAccess new strategies, tools and information you can use to help your students.
New insights on mathematics teaching and learningExplore new research into current issues involved in mathematics education, including overcoming students' anxiety
Assessment and learning support for Term 4Access a range of supports to help assess student progress and learning needs this term
Engaging students in remote mathematics learningThe Maths Online web page is full of online resources that teachers can use to engage students from Prep to Year 10 in mathematics
New content available in the Mathematics Curriculum CompanionOnline content for Mathematics levels A-D is now available for teachers
Updated Child Information Sharing Scheme resourcesAccess resources to support children’s wellbeing and safety, and help explain the scheme to families
New Google Sites for Google Workspace for EducationImportant dates and instructions to help your students transition to new Google Sites
Cyber Security Awareness month Privacy and safety guidelines to help keep staff and students safe online
Changes to Google education productsUpdates include rebranding G Suite for Education as Google Workspace for Education, and new email privacy settings
Student career planning webinars and lesson plansLesson plans and webinars are available to help schools focus on career planning in Term 4
VCE support for rural and regional studentsStudents living in rural and regional areas can access free, online VCE tutoring through the Regional Education Support Network
How to support student mental health and wellbeingAccess podcasts, training and classroom resources for advice on what you can do to help
F-10 student reporting requirements for Semester 2 As was the case in Semester 1, student reporting in Semester 2, 2020 will look different to previous years
Read about the new social media use to support student learning policy Policy, guidance and resources to support schools in using social media as part of learning and teaching programs
The Arc digital hub: connecting Victorian students learning at home and in the classroom Access events, resources and professional learning to support high-quality virtual teaching and learning
New Arc website for teachersFind virtual learning experiences for students and professional learning opportunities to support virtual teaching on the new Arc website
Virtual teaching experts provide their insights about what it means to teach virtuallyA video series on the FUSE website provides examples and tips on getting the most out of virtual teaching and learning
ABC Partnership offers new teaching opportunitiesEducational episodes are linked with learning activities to help teachers deliver lessons remotely
Useful resources for supporting the transition to remote learningFind resources primary and secondary school teachers are using to support the transition to flexible and remote learning
Develop your skills with Lynda.comAll staff in government schools and students in secondary schools can learn skills in creativity, design, project management and technology, taught by experts via online video tutorials.
2023 Victorian State School Spectacular open for registrationsStudents can gain performing and behind-the-scenes experience, under the guidance of industry experts
Tips for creating more active classroomsYuille Park P–8 Community College and Loch Sport Primary School get their students moving with ‘learning stations’ and nature sessions
Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competitionStudent applications are open for the Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competition.
VicSRC CongressRegister secondary school students to attend the annual event by 5 pm Friday 12 August
Positive Start is making it easy for teachers to book free school camps in 2022There is still time to book a free school camp in 2022 for your students.
Prepare now for the VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate in 2023Resources for communicating with your students on the new senior secondary offerings for next year
Investing in a first-rate educationThe Victorian Budget 2022/23 supports teachers by reducing face-to-face teaching hours, recruiting more staff and other initiatives
Keep booking free camps and experiences for students in 2022Programs for Term 2 and the rest of the year are filling up quickly
National Reconciliation Week: Be Brave. Make Change.Learn more about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements during the week, from 27 May to 3 June 2022
Education Week 2022: calendar of free events and a celebration toolkitIdeas and activities for your class to celebrate Education Week in May
Free camps and experiences for students in 2022Book free Positive Start experiences for your students including camps, arts, drama, music and sport
Mindfulness resources for students in years 7 to 10New mindfulness videos and activities are available for teachers to share with students
Evaluate student progress with Transition Learning and Development Statements Use the information to review the progress of Foundation students and identify learning areas to help them improve.
Upcoming Legacy events to share with studentsStudents can register for the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award and virtual Anzac commemoration ceremony
Help shape Victoria’s new youth strategyTeachers and students are encouraged to have a say on the state's new youth strategy