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Professional Learning Activities
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Community Languages Victoria has been contracted by the Victorian Department of Education to provide professional learning activities for Victorian Community Language
Schools Teachers to strengthen the delivery of quality language programs to school-aged children.
Each semester Community Languages Victoria conducts a series of professional learning activities including:
Victorian Community Language Schools' Conference
Professional Development Sessions
LOTE Methodology Courses
First Aid Courses
Conference
Information about Semester 1, 2026 professional learning activities will be available shortly.
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2026 Empower & Engage – CLS Teachers’ Summit
A Practical Community Language Teachers Summit
Saturday 18 April 2026
Monash University, Clayton Campus
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The day begins with a whole-group Opening Session in South 1 Lecture Theatre, followed by morning tea and then focused workshop streams.
10:30am – Opening Session (Welcome & Key Speeches)
11:30am – Morning Tea & Networking
12:00pm – Workshop Streams (2 hours)
Participants will choose one of three 2-hour focused streams:
Early Years (Kinder)
Primary Years (Prep–Year 6)
Secondary Years (Years 7–10)
Each workshop is structured for maximum practical impact:
60-minute live demonstration
45-minute guided lesson design breakout
15-minute share & reflect
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Professional Development Sessions
CLV also delivered a powerful series of workshops designed to support school leaders, classroom teachers, and anyone passionate about community language education.
With both online and face-to-face sessions, this QAF-aligned program offers practical tools, innovative ideas, and expert guidance to help you grow professionally and make a greater impact in your school.
Engaging Diverse Learning Styles (Primary & Secondary)
Improving School Performance Through Leadership
From Chaos to Clarity: Planning Your School Year with Project Management Tools
Engaging Students Through Belonging Strategies
An In-Depth Look at the VCE Study Design for Teachers of Languages
Engaging Students and Managing Behaviour: Facing the Challenges of Language Classrooms
Smart Assessment: Using ChatGPT and AI to Develop Rubrics and Enhance Cultural Intelligence
Classroom Management for Mixed Levels and Challenging Behaviours
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: How to Lead With Heart in a Community Language School Setting
Engagement in Action: Effective Group Learning Strategies for Language Classes
Engaging Students in Group Learning Activities
Encouraging Student Participation Using Activities
AI-Powered Lesson Planning: Crafting Engaging Lessons with ChatGPT and Innovative AI Tools
Interactive Teaching Practices to Engage All Learners
From Ideas to Action: Crafting Engaging Lessons for Diverse Learners
Please click here to view flyer.
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Teacher Training Courses
We’re pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the Semester 1, 2026 Language Methodology Courses offered by RMIT University, Monash University and Victoria University.
These courses provide valuable professional development opportunities for teachers across Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mixed Languages.
Important Details:
Delivery Format: All courses are delivered fully online.
Limited Spots Available: Early registration is strongly encouraged to secure a place.
Start Dates: Please note the start dates listed on each flyer and mark your calendars. Full course outlines will be shared with confirmed participants.
Registration Process: A separate form must be submitted for each teacher you wish to enrol.
Confirmation: Only confirmed participants will receive access to course materials and session links.
Download Course Flyers:
Click the links below to download the PDF flyers for each course, or refer to the images below.
MONASH UNIVERSITY - Primary Years Teaching , 📅 Closing Date: Monday, 20 April 2026
UNIVERSITY - Chinese Phase 3 , 📅 Closing Date: Monday, 4 May 2026
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY - Vietnamese Phase 1 & 2 , 📅 Closing Date: Friday, 1st May 2026
👉 Register your teachers now at this link .
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First Aid Courses
Community Languages Victoria has coordinated a series of First Aid and CPR training sessions for Term 2.
These sessions are delivered by a nationally recognised training provider (CPR First Aid) and have been centrally organised by CLV to ensure accessibility, consistency, and quality for community language schools.
Important Note on Pricing
These courses are not free. However, CLV has negotiated discounted group rates to make the training as accessible as possible:
CPR (HLTAID009): $90 per participant
First Aid + CPR (HLTAID011): $130 per participant
Available Sessions
Sunday 26 April 2026
CPR: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
First Aid + CPR: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Sunday 24 May 2026
CPR: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
First Aid + CPR: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM
📍 Location: CO.AS.IT, 44 University Street, Carlton
Each session is strictly limited to 24 participants. Please note: The First Aid course (HLTAID011) already includes CPR. If you are booking this course, you do not need to book the CPR (HLTAID009) session separately.
Booking Links
CPR (HLTAID009): https://www.trybooking.com/DLBIR
First Aid + CPR (HLTAID011): https://www.trybooking.com/DLBGI
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