Professional Learning Catalogue

Supporting social capital development for DHH students

Leaving high school and transitioning to the next stage of life as a young adult can be especially challenging for adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). DHH students with robust social capital have an enhanced potential to maximise their postschool education and employment opportunities and outcomes.

Preparation strategies for Interpreters in Education

Dr Debra Russell discusses key research and approaches that can be used to enhance educational interpreting practice in relation to preparation.

Reading and Dyslexia in Deaf Children

In this presentation Ros Herman will discuss the challenges in identifying and supporting deaf children with dyslexia. Current research will be described, including the application of standardised tests for dyslexia and the results from a recent study conducted by Ros and colleagues.

Language development in the bilingual classroom and mediated instruction

In this module, Karin O’Reilly will explore language development and considerations for interpreters.

Emotional wellbeing in D/deaf and hard of hearing young people

In this presentation, Dr Christina Clarke, Clinical Psychologist, will provide an introduction to deafness and mental health with a focus on adolescence.

Language and Communication Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Learn about language and communication strategies and communication access supports used by deaf and hard of hearing children.

Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in the Classroom

Learn about deaf education in Victoria and the different educational options and supports available for deaf and hard of hearing students in the classroom.

Understanding Deafness

Learn about the incidence of childhood deafness, basic anatomy of the ear and different types and degrees of deafness.

VDEI Online - Hearing and Hearing Loss Lecture Series

In this VDEI Online Hearing and Hearing Loss Lecture Series, hear four prominent academics and professionals discuss topics relating to the ear and perception of sound, audiology and hearing loss.

Understanding the benefits of Auslan for deaf and hard of hearing children

Dr Gabrielle Hodge discusses the benefits of Auslan and the value of bilingualism for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Developing behaviour plans for students with complex sensory needs

Dr Kasee Stratton-Gadke discusses challenging behaviours to help educators develop behaviour plans for students with complex needs.

Phonological Decoding and Reading Comprehension in deaf and hard of hearing children

Dr Elizabeth Mathews discusses phonological decoding and reading comprehension in relation to literacy outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Educational Interpreting: creating environments where deaf children thrive

Dr Debra Russell explores the role of educational interpreters in creating bilingual and bimodal quality education for DHH learners.

Auditory Neuropathy

Professor Gary Rance discusses Auditory Neuropathy, including educational aspects of the disorder and the latest research on diagnostic procedures.

Speech perception and language outcomes for infants receiving cochlear implants

Dr Shani Dettman discusses speech perception and language outcomes for infants receiving cochlear implants, before and after nine months of age.

Setting up Inclusive Learning Environments

Dr Joy Zabala discusses how to support inclusive learning environments through Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology.

Learning to read: strategies for deaf and hard of hearing children

Dr Amy Lederberg explores reading theory and frameworks to support early literacy development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Strengthening educational outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Dr Christine Yoshinaga-Itano presents a three-part on-demand presentation to explore the essential factors required to best support outcomes in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Self-Advocacy: It is all about the preparation

Dr Cheryl DeConde Johnson discusses the essential steps required to influence a student’s ability to successfully self-advocate.

Considering children with Multisensory Impairments in the context of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr Daniel Gadke discusses intervention needs, approaches and frameworks for children with multi-sensory disabilities in the context of autism spectrum disorders.

Educational implications of behaviour in children who are deafblind

Dr Timothy Hartshorne discusses educational implications of behaviour in children who are deafblind, including how to identify and understand behaviours and strategies to support student intervention.

Fingerspelling and literacy skills in deaf and hard of hearing children

Nancy Bridenbaugh discusses the use of fingerspelling as a tool for literacy development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

In2School: Supporting school refusing students to return to school

Dr Lisa MacKay-Brown discusses school refusal and strategies to identify and support students who are experiencing school attendance problems.

Keeping the Student at the Centre: a Support Planning Approach that Works

Dr Nancy Salem-Hartshorne discusses person-centred planning and its use in supplementing and enriching evaluation and assessments.

Literacy: the Auditory Brain Connection

Dr Carol Flexer's presentation on the Auditory Brain highlights how the landscape of deafness has changed due to advancements in technology and increased brain neuroplasticity knowledge.

Social Capital and Adolescents with Hearing Loss

Dr Jill Duncan and Tim Byatt share their research into the ways in which social capital can influence the outcomes for adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Supporting post-school transition for students who are deaf or hard of hearing

Dr Punch discusses the importance of post- secondary transition planning and the evidence-based transition practices required to prepare students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Theory of Mind and Deafness

Professor Morgan explores the social cognitive development of deaf children in hearing families and examines how language acquisition and cognitive development are influenced by learning environments.

Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders

Dr Dani Tomlin explores Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) by discussing student characteristics, impacts and current methods of APD, including assessment, diagnosis and management.

Working with Deaf Multilingual Learners

Dr Kathryn Crowe presents evidence for multilingualism and outcomes for multilingual deaf learners with the aim to empower viewers to look more critically at the evidence used to support or rebut claims.

Language, culture and identity: supporting positive development of adolescents who are deaf or HoH

Dr Louisa Willoughby discusses language and cultural issues facing adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing and the link to identity development, peer group formation and social connection.

Hearing problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

In this VDEI Encore presentation, Professor Gary Rance presents on the subject of Hearing Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Intelligibility in Spoken and Signed Languages

Dr Kate Crowe explores intelligibility as it relates to children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their use of spoken and/or signed languages.

Understanding and supporting reading difficulties in deaf and hard of hearing children

Sharron Woolfe, Visiting Teacher with the Victorian Department of Education discusses causes of reading difficulties and strategies to support reading skills in deaf and hard of hearing students.

Literacy and Numeracy Frameworks in Post-secondary Education

In this encore presentation Christine Tully provides an overview of the Literacy and Numeracy requirements in Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Noise in School Classrooms

Professor Gary Rance discusses two studies carried out at the University of Melbourne, exploring the effects of the classroom environment on primary school students, with and without hearing loss.

Using a Clarifier to support deaf and hard of hearing students in VCE assessments

This two part presentation provides information about the role of a Clarifier in supporting deaf and hard of hearing student's access to VCE assessments.

Early Childhood Auslan Language Program update

Learn about the implementation of the Victorian Department of Education Early Childhood Language Program, specific to Auslan in early years settings.

VDEI Microsoft 365 - Accessibility Resources for Deaf Students

VDEI Microsoft - Accessibility Resources for Deaf Students

Inclusive Learning with Google Tools

Inclusive Learning with Google Tools

Google Tools for Captioning and Audio Support

Google Tools for Captioning and Audio Support

Statewide Practice Sharing Day - 10 October 2025

Celebrate Excellence in Deaf Education across Victoria Statewide Practice Sharing Day

Using Live Captioning in the Classroom for Deaf and hard of hearing students

Educational Interpreter Virtual Hub

The EIVH provides access to resources, information and tailored professional learning opportunities for Educational Interpreters working in Victorian school settings.

Early Language and Literacy Lecture Series

This comprehensive video series features 9 prominent academics addressing the importance of early language underpinning literacy, research in literacy development and ideas for practice.

Abilities Based Learning and Education Support (ABLES)

Build your understanding of the ABLES assessment and reporting suite to help identify and monitor the learning readiness and progress of students with disability and diverse learners.

Foundations for Literacy for deaf and hard of hearing children

Foundations for Literacy for deaf and hard of hearing children

Understanding and supporting reading difficulties in deaf and hard of hearing children

Sharron Woolfe, Visiting Teacher with the Victorian Department of Education discusses causes of reading difficulties and strategies to support reading skills in deaf and hard of hearing students.

Early Childhood Auslan Language Program update

Learn about the implementation of the Victorian Department of Education Early Childhood Language Program, specific to Auslan in early years settings.

Using a Clarifier to support deaf and hard of hearing students in VCE assessments

This two part presentation provides information about the role of a Clarifier in supporting deaf and hard of hearing student's access to VCE assessments.

Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia presentation series

This video series focuses on the theory and evidence-based practice of supporting students with learning difficulties including dyslexia. Information about learning difficulties, reading instruction and interventional practices is provided.

Behaviour Expectations for Remote Learning

This 30 minute digital resource provides advice and guidance on how to maintain continuity of learning by defining classroom behavioural expectations for remote curriculum delivery and online learning environments.

Getting the Message

This digital resource aims to raise school community awareness about effective communication strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, based on the students’ own experiences.

Hearing Loss - Strategies for the Classroom Teacher

A 25 minute digital teaching resource produced for mainstream teachers who may have a student with a hearing loss in their classroom, in the primary and secondary school setting.

Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia Webinar Series 1

Five part webinar series delivered by La Trobe University in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training on how to best supports students with learning difficulties including dyslexia ( LDiD).

Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia Webinar Series 2

Recorded in 2019 , this 5 part webinar series delivered by La Trobe University in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training is an extension of the 2018 series to further support LDiD students .

Learning from Home – Supporting Students with Disabilities

Designed by the Inclusive Education Division this video series will explore how to differentiate and deliver quality remote learning to students with mild to moderate disabilities. Access via VDEI Youtube

Maths Learning Difficulties (MLD) - Learning difficulties in numeracy

This video series presented by the University of Melbourne in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training aims to develop teachers understanding of learning difficulties in numeracy, including dyscalculia.

Positive and Productive Environments

Resource providing guidance, tips and advice to parents, carers and families of children with diverse learning needs commonly used in schools to establish positive, structured and productive environments. Access via VDEI Youtube

Strategies for using Sound Field Systems in Classrooms

This digital resource is intended to provide strategies for mainstream teachers who are working with a child who is hard of hearing and have a sound field system in their classroom.

Supporting Adolescents who are DHH in Transition to Post-School Education & Employment

This 4 part presentation is designed for parents or primary carers of secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing transitioning from secondary school to employment and/or post school education.

The Auslan Reader - Level 1 Nelson PM Starter Readers

The Auslan Reader is a resource for families and schools. 20 PM Nelson readers from Levels 1-5 have been translated into Auslan using Deaf language models. Each digital reader has an overview, a glossary and an Auslan translation. This is Level 1

The Auslan Reader - Level 2 Nelson PM Starter Readers

The Auslan Reader is a resource for families and schools. 20 PM Nelson readers from Levels 1-5 have been translated into Auslan using Deaf language models. Each digital reader has an overview, a glossary and an Auslan translation. This is Level 2

The Auslan Reader - Level 3 Nelson PM Starter Readers

The Auslan Reader is a resource for families and schools. 20 PM Nelson readers from Levels 1-5 have been translated into Auslan using Deaf language models. Each digital reader has an overview, a glossary and an Auslan translation. This is Level 3

The Auslan Reader - Level 4 Nelson PM Starter Readers

The Auslan Reader is a resource for families and schools. 20 PM Nelson readers from Levels 1-5 have been translated into Auslan using Deaf language models. Each digital reader has an overview, a glossary and an Auslan translation. This is Level 4.

The Auslan Reader - Level 5 Nelson PM Starter Readers

The Auslan Reader is a resource for families and schools. 20 PM Nelson readers from Levels 1-5 have been translated into Auslan using Deaf language models. Each digital reader has an overview, a glossary and an Auslan translation. This is Level 5.

Using Structure to Access Remote Learning

This series of videos will help parents/carers and families of children with developmental disabilities to successfully access their remote learning programs through the addition of structure in the home. Access via VDEI YouTube

Supporting Autistic Students

Advance your knowledge and learn practical strategies to support the active inclusion of students with autism.

Supporting Students with ADHD Traits

Learn about neurodiversity-affirming practices that support the strengths and challenges of students with ADHD traits.

Supporting Student Behaviour

Learn more about student behaviour, its motivations and strategies that can be used to support all students.

Supporting Students with Complex Communication Needs

Learn how to support students with complex communication needs to access, participate, learn and achieve as valued members of an inclusive school community.

Supporting Students with Hearing Loss

Aimed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to successfully support students with hearing loss.

Supporting Student Speech and Oral Language

Develop your capabilities in supporting students with speech, language and communication needs.

Supporting Primary Students with Learning Difficulties

This course aims to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in supporting primary students with learning difficulties.

Supporting Secondary Students with Learning Difficulties

Develop your knowledge and skills in supporting secondary students with learning difficulties. Explore universal supports and evidence-based instructional practices.

Supporting Students with Vision Impairment

Designed to extend your knowledge, understanding and skills in supporting students with vision impairment.

Supporting Students with Dyscalculia

Develop your capability to support students with numeracy difficulties with evidenced-based teaching strategies. Click the title above for more information about how to access this course.

Universal Design for Learning

This course develops your knowledge and understanding about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) including how to design inclusive lessons.

Individual Education Planning Short Course

Learn about best practice in creating and implementing high-quality Individual Education Plans.

Facilitator Training

Facilitating an Inclusive Classrooms course provides an opportunity to develop leadership and coaching skills with high-quality resources. Facilitators strengthen the capability of Victorian government school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.

Human Rights Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

This e-Learning module aims to build your understanding of the Charter of Human Rights within a school context. Click title above for information about how to access this module.

Project Template

Animal-assisted wellbeing and engagement programs

To support the implementation and delivery of animal-assisted programs in Victorian government schools to support student wellbeing and engagement.