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.

Sign up to become a CoP member.

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

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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
MeetingContent
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 areasIntroduction 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 PracticeTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4
BarwonFace 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 & PeninsulaFace 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 – 30 October
Brimbank MeltonFace 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 HighlandsFace to Face – 13 March
Online – 25 March		Face to Face –12 June
Online - 22 May		Face to Face – tbc
Online - 21 August		Face to Face – tbc
Online - tbc
Inner Eastern MelbourneFace 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 MelbourneFace 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 MelbourneFace to Face – 12 March 
Online – 27 March 
Online – 3 April		Face to Face – 12 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 GippslandFace to Face – 24 March
Online – 6 March		Face to Face – 28 May
Online - 26 June		Face to Face – 8 August
Online - 11 September		Face to Face – 30 October
Online - 11 December
Outer GippslandFace to Face – 11 March 
Online - 2 April		Face to Face – 5 May
Online - 1 July		Face to Face – 4 August
Online - 18 September		Face to Face – 17 October
Online – 10 December
GoulburnFace to Face – 12 March 
Online – 3 April		Face to Face – 5 June
Online – 24 June		Face to Face – 12 August
Online – 10 September		Face to Face – 17 October
Online – 10 December
Hume Merri-BekFace 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 CampaspeOnline– 1 April 
Online – 25 February		Face to Face – 19 June
Online – 22 May		Online – 7 August
Online – 9 September		Face to Face – 19 November
Online – 15 October
MalleeOnline– 1 April 
Online – 25 February		Face to Face – 19 June
Online – 22 May		Online – 7 August
Online – 9 September		Face to Face – 19 November
Online – 15 October
Ovens MurrayFace to Face – 12 March
Online – 3 April		Face to Face – 5 June
Online – 24 June		Face to Face – 12 August
Online – 3 September		Face to Face – 5 November
Online – 4 December
Southern MelbourneFace 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 MelbourneOnline – 19 MarchFace to Face – 3 July
Online – 28 May		Face to Face – 3 September
Online – 8 August		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 – 14 August
Online - tbc		Face to Face – tbc
Online - tbc
Flexible and Non-School ProvidersFace 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 & ProvidersFace to Face – 25 March 
Online – 25 February		Face to Face – 1 May
Face to Face – 26 June		Face to Face – 4 September
Online – 24 July		Face to Face – 6 November
Online – 9 October