Teachers in all Victorian government schools and regional workforces wishing to deepen their knowledge in learning difficulties, including dyslexia and dyscalculia are eligible to apply for this postgraduate opportunity.

Designed for practising teachers, the course aims to deepen teachers confidence and practice so they have the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of all students.

This course prepares teachers to:

• learn to lead evidence-based literacy and numeracy practice across their school and dive deeper into the building blocks of learning
• plan for and support the implementation of a systematic synthetic phonics approach for all students in Prep to Grade 2 as part of the updated VTLM
• learn to use data to analyse intervention strategies and measure impact and learning outcomes
• apply contemporary evidence-based strategies to solving practical teaching and learning challenges in schools
• improve the quality of goal setting for Individual Education Plans and differentiation approaches
• build the confidence and skills to coach and support peers in their teaching.

Eligibility

For the program to have the broadest impact, schools that have not previously been awarded a scholarship from previous rounds will be prioritised. In addition, please note the following:

• Schools with multiple campuses will be eligible for additional scholarships (1 per campus)
• For schools with over 750 students but less than 1,000, an extra scholarship can be allocated
• The program has committed to providing 2 scholarships per Specialist and Supported Inclusion School.

Teachers keen to apply for the course should discuss their interest with their principal before applying. Principal class workforce are also encouraged to apply for the program to disseminate their acquired knowledge among other staff members.

• Phone: (03) 9084 8496
• Email: inclusive.ed.scholarships@education.vic.gov.au