Professional development
Intentional teaching 101: What it is and how to plan and document it!
Professional development for early childhood and OSHC professionals
Do your educators know what intentional teaching looks like in practice? Our professional development packages empower educators to implement intentional teaching strategies in their planning, documentation, relationships and environments. Educators will also learn how intentional teaching supports inclusion, social and emotional development and STEM learning in their programs.
Package 1: Ignite
2 hours of PD – workshop
Package starts from $659 + GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional.
- Discover what intentional teaching really means and what it looks like in practice
- Learn strategies and language to extend children’s learning, and put them into practice
Package 2: Activate
4 hours of PD – workshops and/or tailored coaching and mentoring
Package starts from $1099 + GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional.
- Ignite package inclusions
- Develop ways to create intentional environments and experiences, with extra support putting learning into practice from a mentor
- Master practices that support intentional teaching in all aspects of your program, with personalised guidance from a mentor
Package 3: Embed
8 hours of PD – workshops and/or tailored coaching and mentoring
Package starts from $1759+ GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional.
- Ignite package inclusions
- Activate package inclusions
- Review and plan for intentional teaching in your program, with support from a mentor over time
- Get tailored support to meet the needs of individual educators through mentoring
This PD aligns with QA1, 3 and 5 and APST 1, 2, 3 and 5. It contributes towards the 20 hours of required PD for VIT renewal of registration.
What early childhood services are saying
Made me rethink my current approach and reflect on my teaching practice – how efficient it is, what else I can possibly do to make it more meaningful.
– Aztia, Froebel Fitzroy North Early Learning Centre (Exceeding-rated service)
[ITAV consultant] was very clear and the presentation was engaging and informative.
– Juliana, Darebin Childcare and Kindergarten (Exceeding-rated service)
Why choose It Takes A Village for your professional development?
- We will come to your service – whether you’re in metro Melbourne or regional Victoria – or we can deliver your PD virtually
- Fully customisable PD to match your quality improvement goals, your team’s development areas and your budget
- Our expert consultants have 150+ years’ lived experience in the field, which means you get practical, relatable PD that you can immediately apply in your service
- It Takes A Village members get a 25% discount on professional development
Our approach
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