Education in Victoria is governed by the State Government’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).
Take some time to visit the DEECD website and learn more about all aspects of education in Victoria. The site also contains lots of information to assist teachers in developing their classroom skills as well as many links to other sites that can assist the teacher with subject content and teaching advice.
The Curriculum
The Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) replaced the Curriculum and Standards Framework (CSF) as the basis for curriculum and assessment in Victorian schools from 2006. The VELS were developed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) through extensive consultation and collaboration with education sectors and the broader community.
More information about VCAA can be found at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au.
The VELS are based on the best practice in Victorian schools, national and international research and widespread consultation with school communities, educators, professional associations and community groups. The VELS provide the means for all Victorian schools to use the best curriculum thinking to better prepare students for success at school and beyond.
More information about VELS can be found at vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au.