Casual relief teachers (CRTs) play a critical role in education by:
- ensuring that schools are able to provide continuity of programs and teaching.
- being available at very short notice.
The Institute is committed to supporting CRTs and has the following strategies in place to provide professional learning which supports the requirement for full registration.
Seminar program 2009
This program is now completed.
Sandhurst CRT program August 2009
The Institute and Sandhurst Diocese hold a number of professional development sessions for casual relief, emergency teachers and teachers thinking of returning to teaching.
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Pdi
A professional development search facility providing information and awareness on a wide range of learning opportunities. A 'one stop shop' for teachers.
Networks
Networks are being established across Victoria where there is interest from CRTs. They provide an avenue for teachers to meet regularly to share information and gain knowledge.
The Institute initially provides support for CRT networks until they are able to operate independently and then provides information and updates.
Currently CRT networks are operating in a range of regional locations. If you wish to join one of these networks please contact the relevant coordinator.
Ballarat Thea Hubble timnthea@tsn.cc
Bendigo Joy Greenway joygreenway@impulse.net.au
Eastern Region - Donvale Veronica Metayer veronica.joan@hotmail.com
Geelong Tracey Vaught jennings.tracey.t@edumail.vic.gov.au
Northern Metropolitan Sue Wilcox sunburycrtnetwork@hotmail.com
Southern Metropolitan Gaye Guest gayeguest@hotmail.com
South West Gippsland Christine Grayden cgrayden@waterfront.net.au
Wodonga Melinda Klock beautifulwhiteangel@hotmail.com
If you would like to establish a CRT network in your area and require assistance, please contact Dawn Colcott on dawn.colcott@vit.vic.edu.au
School suppport
All schools in Victoria are encouraged to invite and include CRTs in their planning for professional development.
The Institute supports schools with funding to provide PD for CRTs.
Schools currently running PD sessions for CRTs can be accessed through Pdi.
A regular column for CRTs provides information, topics of interest and network contacts.
CRTs applying for full registration
In 2009 CRTs wishing to apply for full registration need to seek the agreement of a principal to undertake the recommendation process. CRTs may choose to use option 2 to gather evidence for full registration. This option reflects the work of a CRT which frequently involves teaching in a variety of contexts and in a range of classes.
Full details are available in the provisionally registered teachers support materials which include a CD-ROM and a manual that is provided upon attending a provisionally registered teachers seminar.
Resources for casual relief teachers
'Using The Age in the Classroom' was a very popular session conducted at a seminar for CRTs. Download the materials here.
Useful websites that enable self-paced learning as well as professional reading include:
Assessment Professional Learning Modules
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/assessment/preptoyear10/default.htm
Research publications
www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/research/researchpublications.htm
Keeping records of professional development activities for CRTs (Word -72 KB)
