Beginning Teacher Conference Series 1 – Designing Learning Experiences

The Beginning Teacher Conference (BTC) Series supports early career teachers working in funded kindergarten programs across Victoria. Whether you’re in your first year of practice or preparing to graduate in the next 12 months, this conference series offers valuable professional learning and the chance to build sector connections.

Series 1 focuses on play-based learning, program planning and assessment, with expert-led sessions and opportunities to engage in deep-dive discussions with peers and presenters.

Keynotes

• Louise Dorrat – Planning for learning: moving beyond boxes
  Louise is a nationally recognised early childhood consultant and advocate, known for her work in inclusion, curriculum design and professional learning.

• Professor Caroline Cohrssen – Assessing children’s learning
  Professor Cohrssen is based at the University of New England and has contributed to national initiatives such as the AERO Early Childhood Learning Trajectories project.

Who should attend?

• Early childhood teachers in their first year of practice

• 2025 graduates working in funded kindergarten programs

• Diploma-qualified educators undertaking End to End Career Support coaching

About the series
BTCs provide practical tools, peer learning and expert insights to support the induction of early career teachers into Victoria’s early childhood sector. Each event is designed to strengthen teaching practice and build lasting professional networks.

Upcoming events

• Series 2 – Emotional Regulation and Family Engagement

  • In person: 28 July 2025

  • Online: 1 August 2025

• Series 3 – Aboriginal Perspectives and Multiculturalism in Early Education

  • In person: 28 October 2025

  • Online: 7 November 2025