Our services
The Academy provides high-quality, evidence-informed professional learning that enhances the capability and confidence of Victorian teachers and school leaders, with centres in metro and regional locations.
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Leadership excellence programs
We offer evidence-informed and inspiring professional learning for school leaders in a range of leadership areas including, coaching and mentoring, career development, human leadership and school management.
Professional learning programs

Teaching Excellence Program
Our Teaching Excellence Program creates environments where exceptional teachers can share experiences, learn from each other and develop high-impact teaching methods.
Participants will deepen pedagogical content knowledge in their chosen discipline, and access contemporary, evidence-informed research and strategies to apply in their classrooms.
Teaching Excellence Program

Teaching Innovation Fellowships
Graduates of the Teaching Excellence Program can apply for a Teaching Innovation Fellowship in which they will design and implement an innovation project in their schools.
Teaching Innovation Fellowships

Recognising regional needs and access
We have 7 dedicated regional sites, providing easier access for educators, and customised programs that respond to the needs of local educator communities. This is designed to support the development of highly skilled, high-performing teachers and leaders in regional areas, providing benefit to students across the state.
Regional locations

Assessment process and information
Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA)
The Academy delivers the Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA). The VAPA is a strengths-based assessment that ensures every candidate is supported and ready for a principal role. A VAPA statement of readiness is required before candidates can be appointed to a principal role.
Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment