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. 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 needsLiteracy in the Mathematics curriculumThe Literacy Teaching Toolkit Levels 7-10 now includes literacy in the Victorian Curriculum F-10: MathematicsLiteracy in the English CurriculumToolkit provides teachers with quality literacy information and resourcesTop 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. 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 teachersNew look Maths Curriculum CompanionExplore the new user-friendly Maths Curriculum Companion website for teachersSupport your parents to kickstart maths learning at homeTargeted to your families and students in the early years up to Year 2, the Everyday Maths animations show how each day is a learning opportunity to establish and reinforce foundational numeracy skills. 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. Cyber 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 learningSupport for assessing the language skills of EAL studentsThe Reading and Vocabulary Assessment for English as an Additional Language (RVEAL) tool is an online resource for EAL teachersMove more, sit lessJoin the classroom revolution where you can improve student behaviour, academic outcomes, physical activity and healthThousands of educational videos are only a click awayTeachers can use ClickView in the classroom to support learning and teaching across all curriculum areas Programs, competitions and scholarships for students Programs, competitions and scholarships students can explore as part of their education outside the classroom. 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 strategyVictorian State Schools Spectacular in 2021Expressions of interest are now open for next year's State Schools SpectacularMarking Remembrance Day from the classroomJoin the Shrine of Remembrance virtual service, take a virtual tour of the Shrine, and discover new resourcesGuidance on encouraging student attendanceHow schools can support student attendance with the return of on-site learningMindfulness resources for VCE and VCAL studentsThe Smiling Mind video series provides information and tips to help senior secondary students stay positive and engagedVictorian Challenge and Enrichment Series Nominate high-ability students to register for a new series of high-quality, funded extension activitiesStudent career planning webinars and lesson plansLesson plans and webinars are available to help teachers focus on career planning in Term 4RSPCA Victoria launches new online teaching resourceThe new animal welfare education program supporting learning outcomes in the Victorian Curriculum F–10FUSE Learning from Home resourcesFind self-directed learning resources, support materials and software to enable flexible learningStudents invited to take on a medical face mask design challengeOberon High School's Seven Vinton explains how students can help slow the spread of coronavirusExperiencing the democratic process in the classroomRegister now for the Victorian Students' Parliamentary Program, which will be held online in 2020Changing student perceptions of homelessness through the Big Issue ClassroomA Victorian Government partnership with The Big Issue brings guest speakers who have experienced homelessness onlineTake part in the 2020 Virtual Author SessionsAn online opportunity for students to engage with Australian authors, build literacy skills and enhance their love of readingNew Premiers' Reading Challenge applicationAccess book reviews, milestone rewards, reading resources and more through a new online application 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 specialistProfessional learning for tutors: webinarsWhat’s new in digital learning for Term 3Teaching students about the HolocaustInclusive Classrooms professional learningProactively supporting wellbeing during changeDifferentiated play-based and inquiry learningAn introduction to design thinkingInvesting in world-class educationVictorian Deaf Education Institute Classroom Acoustics webinar Register for EduTECH 2021Incentive payments for hard-to-staff teaching positionsSupporting positive autistic identity Swimming in Schools in 2022Australian-first academy for Victoria’s best teachersCelebrating Education WeekCall out for storiesNew Teaching Excellence Program for highly skilled teachersEduTECH 2021 is now virtualSupporting childrens' transition to schoolNew professional learning for tutors and interested teachersApply now for the Premier’s Spirit of Democracy competitionDepartment recognises long-serving staffVictorian Deaf Education Institute webinars and captioning serviceProfessional Learning Program for current and aspiring Applied Learning TeachersVictorian Teachers’ Games 2021VET Champions available to speak at your schoolSupporting future teachers Celebrate Principals' DayGain a fully funded graduate certificate in maths or scienceTerm 3 Literacy and numeracy improvement professional learningHelping graduate teachers to connectSupporting EAL curriculum implementationHigh Impact Teaching strategies online catalogueProfessional learning opportunities for learning specialistsBuilding connections in Education WeekActive Schools Toolkit releasePremiers' Reading Challenge 2021 now openNew overview of FISO resourcesPlay-based and inquiry learningUpcoming Legacy events to share with studentsNew resource to help students lead multicultural inclusionSupporting your role as a literacy leaderImportance of the Australian Early Development Census for Prep teachersKoorie English free online learning returns in MayInclusive Classrooms professional learning programChanges to Google education productsDo you have a budding young film maker in your class?Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with DisabilityEvaluating Prep student learning progressTaking action to build a culturally safe schoolVictorian Students Parliamentary Program Term 2Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize now openUsing interpreting and translation servicesAre you an aspiring principalGraduate Teacher ConferencesBecome a mentor for new teachersTutor Learning Initiative professional learning for tutorsLiteracy resources to support teaching and learningVictorian Teachers' Games 2021 schedule launchesRecognising tutor experience towards teacher registration Numeracy leader area workshopsHelp students to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture
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
Literacy in the Mathematics curriculumThe Literacy Teaching Toolkit Levels 7-10 now includes literacy in the Victorian Curriculum F-10: Mathematics
Literacy in the English CurriculumToolkit provides teachers with quality literacy information and resources
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).
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
New look Maths Curriculum CompanionExplore the new user-friendly Maths Curriculum Companion website for teachers
Support your parents to kickstart maths learning at homeTargeted to your families and students in the early years up to Year 2, the Everyday Maths animations show how each day is a learning opportunity to establish and reinforce foundational numeracy skills.
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
Support for assessing the language skills of EAL studentsThe Reading and Vocabulary Assessment for English as an Additional Language (RVEAL) tool is an online resource for EAL teachers
Move more, sit lessJoin the classroom revolution where you can improve student behaviour, academic outcomes, physical activity and health
Thousands of educational videos are only a click awayTeachers can use ClickView in the classroom to support learning and teaching across all curriculum areas
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
Victorian State Schools Spectacular in 2021Expressions of interest are now open for next year's State Schools Spectacular
Marking Remembrance Day from the classroomJoin the Shrine of Remembrance virtual service, take a virtual tour of the Shrine, and discover new resources
Guidance on encouraging student attendanceHow schools can support student attendance with the return of on-site learning
Mindfulness resources for VCE and VCAL studentsThe Smiling Mind video series provides information and tips to help senior secondary students stay positive and engaged
Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series Nominate high-ability students to register for a new series of high-quality, funded extension activities
Student career planning webinars and lesson plansLesson plans and webinars are available to help teachers focus on career planning in Term 4
RSPCA Victoria launches new online teaching resourceThe new animal welfare education program supporting learning outcomes in the Victorian Curriculum F–10
FUSE Learning from Home resourcesFind self-directed learning resources, support materials and software to enable flexible learning
Students invited to take on a medical face mask design challengeOberon High School's Seven Vinton explains how students can help slow the spread of coronavirus
Experiencing the democratic process in the classroomRegister now for the Victorian Students' Parliamentary Program, which will be held online in 2020
Changing student perceptions of homelessness through the Big Issue ClassroomA Victorian Government partnership with The Big Issue brings guest speakers who have experienced homelessness online
Take part in the 2020 Virtual Author SessionsAn online opportunity for students to engage with Australian authors, build literacy skills and enhance their love of reading
New Premiers' Reading Challenge applicationAccess book reviews, milestone rewards, reading resources and more through a new online application