VCE VM and VPC Communities of Practice

In 2025, the VCE VM and VPC Communities of Practice (CoPs) will continue to provide new resources and professional connections to support schools and teachers in delivering the VCE VM and VPC programs.

CoPs will meet both in person and online, offering a range of opportunities to engage with colleagues.

Meetings will address the specific needs of the CoP groups as well as important information from the VCAA.

CoP leaders will support the strengthening of teaching and learning practices through the Continuous Improvement Cycle.

Join Today

Join your local CoP now to be part of a supportive network of educators. Whether you are refining your curriculum, sharing innovative teaching strategies or connecting with other educators, the CoPs offer an invaluable opportunity for professional development.

For further information contact VCAA.CoP@education.vic.gov.au.

Meeting dates and agendas

CoP meetings will be held twice a term, rotating between face-to-face and online formats to cater to the needs of all members.

Please note: meeting dates may be subject to change throughout the year.

This table describes the meeting dates and agendas
Meeting	Content
Term 1 Face to Face	Setting up a collaborative approach in your CoP Where to find support resources Introduction to the CoP Continuous Improvement Cycle CoP specific updates and activities
Term 1 Online	Continuous Improvement Cycle Phase 1: Evaluate and diagnose – Reflection and needs assessment CoP specific updates and activities
Term 2 Face to Face	Audit update Reading and interpreting VASS reports Assessment and moderation CoP specific updates and activities
Term 2 Online	Continuous Improvement Cycle Phase 2: Prioritise and set goals – define actions and focus areas Introduction to the CoP Continuous Improvement Cycle CoP specific updates and activities
Term 3 Face to Face	Assessment – deciding an S or N Assessment and moderation Student Achievement Profile CoP specific updates and activities
Term 3 Online	Continuous Improvement Cycle Phase 3: Development implement strategies – action and collaboration CoP specific updates and activities
Term 4 Face to Face	Finishing the year in the VCE VM and VPC Celebrating student achievement CoP showcase CoP specific updates and activities
Term 4 Online	Continuous Improvement Cycle Phase 4: Review and reflect – evaluate progress and set new direction CoP specific updates and activities

Meeting Dates 2025

This table describes the meeting dates for 2025
Community of Practice	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Barwon	Face to Face – 27 March Online – 13 March	Face to Face – 1 May Face to Face – 26 June Online -29 May	Face to Face – 24 July Online – 7 August Online – 21 August Online – 28 August	Face to Face – 30 October Online – 27 November
Bayside & Peninsula	Face to Face – 12 March Online – 27 March	Face to Face – 21 May Online – 19 June	Face to Face – 20 August Online – 11 September	Face to Face – 26 November Online – 20 October
Brimbank Melton	Face to Face – 12 March Online – 26 March	Face to Face – 11 June Online – 8 May	Face to Face – 13 August Online – 4 September	Face to Face – 13 November Online – 15 October
Central Highlands	Face to Face – 13 March Online – 25 March	Face to Face – tbc Online - tbc	Face to Face – tbc Online - tbc	Face to Face – tbc Online - tbc
Inner Eastern Melbourne	Face to Face – 26 March Online – 12 March	Face to Face – 4 June Online – 30 April Online – 5 June	Face to Face – 27 August Online –13 August	Face to Face – 22 October Online – 19 November
North Eastern Melbourne	Face to Face – 26 March Online – 12 March	Face to Face – 4 June Online – 30 April Online – 5 June	Face to Face – 27 August Online –13 August	Face to Face – 22 October Online – 19 November
Outer Eastern Melbourne	Face to Face – 12 March Online – 27 March Online – 3 April	Face to Face – 29 May Online – 3 June Online – 10 June	Face to Face – 5 August Online – 18 August Online – 25 August	Face to Face – 21 October Online – 10 November Online – 17 November
Inner Gippsland	Face to Face – 24 March Online – 6 March	Face to Face – 5 June Online - tbc	Face to Face – 4 September Online - tbc	Face to Face – 6 November Online - tbc
Outer Gippsland	Face to Face – 11 March Online - 1 April	Face to Face – 4 June Online - tbc	Face to Face – 3 September Online - tbc	Face to Face – tbc Online – 5 November
Goulburn	Face to Face – 12 March Online – 3 April	Face to Face – 5 June Online – 24 June	Face to Face – tbc Online – 10 September	Face to Face – 5 November Online – 4 December
Hume Merri-Bek	Face to Face – 12 March Online – 26 March	Face to Face – 11 June Online – 8 May	F Face to Face – 13 August Online – 4 September	Face to Face – 13 November Online – 15 October
Loddon Campaspe	Online– 1 April Online – 25 February	Face to Face – 19 June Online – 21 May	Online – 7 August Online – 9 September	Face to Face – 19 November Online – 15 October
Mallee	Online– 1 April Online – 25 February	Face to Face – 19 June Online – 21 May	Online – 7 August Online – 9 September	Face to Face – 19 November Online – 15 October
Ovens Murray	Face to Face – 12 March Online – 3 April	Face to Face – 5 June Online – 24 June	Face to Face – tbc Online – 10 September	Face to Face – 5 November Online – 4 December
Southern Melbourne	Face to Face – 17 March Online – 27 March	Face to Face – 13 May Online – 19 June	Face to Face – 13 August Online – 11 September	Face to Face – 20 November Online – 30 October
Western Melbourne	Online – 19 March	Face to Face – 3 July Online – 1 May	Face to Face – 8 August Online – 4 September	Face to Face – 18 November Online – Mid December
Wimmera & South-West	Face to Face – 27 March	Face to Face – tbc Online - tbc	Face to Face – tbc Online - tbc	Face to Face – tbc Online - tbc
Flexible and Non-School Providers	Face to Face – Online – 12 March	Face to Face – 24 April Online – 20 May	Online – 6 August Online – 4 September	Face to Face – 10 October Online -
Specialist Schools & Providers	Face to Face – 25 March Online – 25 February	Face to Face – 1 May Online – 25 June	Face to Face – 4 September Online – 24 July	Face to Face – 6 November Online – 9 October