Summary
The Inclusive Classrooms professional learning program is part of the Inclusive Education Professional Learning system initiative supporting Disability Inclusion. It is designed to strengthen the capability of education workforces to improve support for students with disability in schools.
Inclusive Classrooms supports school staff in implementing inclusive practice by providing a suite of high-quality professional learning courses. Some courses are blended (including online and face-to-face or virtual components) and some are fully online.
All courses have been co-designed by the Victorian Department of Education in partnership with national and state peak bodies.
Audience
Courses are available for Victorian Department of Education staff only. Participation for all courses is fully funded.
Components of the blended learning courses focus on student assessment, goal setting and program planning. For this reason, education support staff in classroom support roles participate alongside a teacher from their school.
Fully online courses can be accessed by Victorian Department of Education staff at any time.
Delivery
The blended learning courses are facilitator-led and range from 5 – 8 weeks in length. There are 4 intakes per year for statewide and regional courses. Intakes usually open one month before courses start. The timing of school-based courses is flexible based on school needs and facilitator availability.
Blended learning courses feature:
- self-paced online modules
- opportunities to collaborate with others in online discussions and reflect on your learning
- facilitator-led sessions (school-based or virtual)
- learning tasks (such as quizzes, workbooks, assignments) to ensure learning is meaningful and applied
Accreditation
Successful completion of an Inclusive Classrooms blended learning course provides eligibility to claim 12 – 20 hours (depending on the course) professional learning contributing to relevant association registration requirements.
Support
Victorian government schools may be eligible for Casual Relief Teacher reimbursement when school-based facilitators run blended learning courses to upskill others. Inclusive Education Senior Practice Advisors are also available to support participants and facilitators.
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