Our High Ability Classrooms: Empowering students to excellence
The Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) is pleased to announce the continuation of its professional learning program designed to enhance teaching excellence for high-ability students in Victorian government schools. This statewide program empowers teachers with effective strategies to identify and support high-ability learners through curriculum design and effective classroom teaching practices.
NEW FOR 2025
Our professional learning program includes termly webinars, an online Community of Practice and one-day workshops for primary and secondary teachers (offered once per term). Each offering has been co-designed with a range of school-based staff to reflect the needs of teachers and leaders across the state.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING at CHES LAUNCH
Term 1 Webinar 1- Wednesday, 12 March 2025
- 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Format: Online
- Recording available for those unable to attend live
Self-Efficacy in Action for High Ability Students
Term 1 Webinar 2- Wednesday, 19 March 2025
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
- Format: Online
- Interactive question and answer session
Self-Efficacy in Action for High Ability Students: In this webinar, Chartered Psychologist Dr Neil Gilbride will unpack the complex relationship between self-efficacy, agency and high ability. Drawing on insights from his new book, Self-Efficacy in Action, Neil will work hard to highlight the considerations we might need to take into account when working within this complex triad. You will leave with new considered insights and some practical ideas to apply in your practice. Click here for more information.
Community of Practice: Coming soon – This will be an online platform accessible to Victorian Government school teachers and leaders.
One-day Workshops:
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Teaching High Ability Students CHES Conference: 13-14 November. State-wide conference at CHES, South Yarra with experts, teachers and student contributions. Details to follow.
This expansion of our professional learning is aimed at providing ongoing support to schools, teachers and students through collaboration, resource sharing and discussion forums. As part of our program we are also able to run workshops at schools and regional hubs or host these at our school in South Yarra.
Please contact Sapphira Talbot-Strettle, Assistant Principal for inquires and availability. [email protected]
Registration Process
Individual applications are welcomed for these courses. Where feasible for schools, we encourage two or more staff perschool to attend together.
To be eligible for the program you must be in a current teaching or leadership role (full-time or part-time) in a Victorian government school.
To register your interest in the workshops for 2025 please complete this form.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
These courses are fully subsidised by the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) for government school participants. There is no cost to schools.
CRT funding is also available to cover the attendance of participants.