Professional LearningleftCurrent Pagehttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Slide-Pos-1.aspx<a href="/professional-learning/catalogue">find out more</a>11Professional LearningExplore the Victorian Deaf Education Institute's catalogue of on-demand presentations and events to support inclusive teaching practice
Initiatives and ProgramsleftNonehttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Slide-Pos-3.aspx<a href="/resources/digital-resource-hub"></a>11Initiatives and ProgramsVDEI is committed to leading initiatives and programs in line with emerging priorities for developing excellence in deaf education
ResourcesleftNonehttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Slide-Pos-4.aspx<a href="/Pages/Projects.aspx"></a>11ResourcesVDEI is excited to provide you access to a range of resources to assist educators to improve their pedagogical practices in inclusive education.

 

 

International Week of Deaf People 23-29 September 2024https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/international-week-of-deaf-people-23-29-september-2024International Week of Deaf People 23-29 September 202423-29 September is International Week of Deaf People, held every year to acknowledge Deaf people and their communities. During this week, Deaf communities celebrate their unique histories and highlight the diversity and richness of their language, culture and contribution to their communities.2024-09-22T14:00:00Z
Principals' Day 2024https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/principals-day-2024Principals' Day 2024Principals’ Day is an initiative of the Victorian Principals Association. Celebrated this year on 2 August in schools across the state, the day recognises the hard work and dedication of principals and assistant principals to achieving excellence in education.2024-08-01T14:00:00Z
NAIDOC Week 7 – 14 July 2024https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/naidoc-week-7-–-14-july-2024NAIDOC Week 7 – 14 July 2024National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.2024-07-04T14:00:00Z
Deafblind Awareness Weekhttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/deafblind-awareness-weekDeafblind Awareness Week24-30 June 2024 marks Deafblind Awareness Week, when people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments are celebrated for their achievements and contributions to our communities. This year’s theme for Deafblind Awareness Week is ‘Connect to Act’, which aims to encourage communities to learn more about the lived experiences of deafblind young people and adults.2024-06-23T14:00:00Z
Education Week 2024 Spotlight on STEMhttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/education-week-2024-spotlight-on-stemEducation Week 2024 Spotlight on STEMThis week from 13 to 17 May we celebrate Education Week, an annual celebration of education in Victoria. This year’s theme is ‘Spotlight on STEM’ and highlights the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in our classrooms and everyday lives.2024-05-13T14:00:00Z
Closing the Gap on Hearing Outcomes: The Listen to Learn Initiativehttps://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/closing-the-gap-on-hearing-outcomes-the-listen-to-learn-initiativeClosing the Gap on Hearing Outcomes: The Listen to Learn InitiativeAddressing hearing loss is critical to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to achieve educational outcomes and developmental milestones. The Listen to Learn program is succeeding in closing the gap on hearing outcomes and enhancing the children’s ability to communicate, listen, learn, and thrive at school. There is an increase in the children’s development of language skills and importantly, their connection to culture through yarning and storytelling.2024-04-23T14:00:00Z

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VDEI Caption Centre

Captioning Service

The VDEI Caption Centre provides schools with captioning services for their educational media, ensuring access to the curriculum and supporting materials for deaf and hard of hearing primary and secondary students. This service is available to all Victorian Government, Catholic, and Independent schools.

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Caption Centre Library

The VDEI Caption Centre hosts a Library with a broad range of captioned educational media spanning various subjects across the Victorian Curriculum. Victorian schools can access and download these resources to assist deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom.

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Strategic Plan 2021-2023https://www.deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Strategic-Plan-2021-23.aspxStrategic Plan 2021-2023The Victorian Deaf Education Institute’s (VDEI) vision is to contribute to improvement in the educational outcomes for the more than 4,000 students in Victoria who are deaf or hard of hearing by strengthening the knowledge and practice of the professionals and communities that support them. The Victorian Deaf Education Institute Strategic Plan 2021-2023 outlines VDEI’s commitment to achieving this vision.

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