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Remote education: challenges in maintaining professional boundaries

During the past month, we have witnessed Victorian teachers responding with incredible professionalism and resilience to meet the challenge presented by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). 

As engagement with learners begins occur in a remote environment, establishing good practices around professional communication is vital.

We are still operating: COVID-19

Like most businesses, COVID-19 has impacted the way the Victorian Institute of Teaching is conducting business.

VIT has been able to maintain delivery of its regulatory functions and keep phone lines open – albeit with some changes to our telephone numbers (as we are working away from the office).

Notifying VIT of teacher concerns

Part of VIT’s role is to investigate the conduct, competence and fitness to teach of registered teachers, and whether a registered teacher’s ability to practice as a teacher or early childhood teacher is seriously affected because of an impairment.

Your VIT registration card and the public register

Did you know the quickest and easiest way to check your registration status is by searching the public register?

2020 Mentoring Programs and PRT Seminars

If you are provisionally registered, interested in mentoring provisionally registered teachers, or coordinating your mentors, find out when and where you can attend Mentoring programs, a Mentor Coordinators Workshop and PRT Seminars.

Your teacher registration in 2020

The following information will assist you with common enquiries you may have about your teacher registration or current application status for 2020.

Transition plans: moving to one new employer portal

The Victorian Institute of Teaching is committed to improving the registration process for both principals and teachers. Consequently, we are developing a new teacher registration system, named Nexus.

Mentoring Programs and PRT Seminars

A number of PRT seminars and mentoring programs will be available in 2020 for PRTs and teachers interested in mentoring PRTs.

The Inquiry Process: tips for provisionally registered teachers

If you’re a provisionally registered teacher (PRT), our inquiry examples and tips on how to present your evidence might make the process easier for you.

Illustrations of Practice Video Series: Standard 5 - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

AITSL has produced a series of videos featuring teachers illustrating, through their practice, how they meet the various descriptors of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.