Resources and support for teachers and schools | Youth Central

Advance is delivered through a partnership where:

  • The Victorian Government provides program funding, guidelines, curriculum materials and support to plan, implement and evaluate Advance.
  • Schools provide a learning environment that supports youth development.
  • Community organisations may be involved in a range of ways, including providing materials, a learning environment and support for young people’s community activities using a youth development approach.

Professional development for teachers

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing acknowledges that the success of the Advance program relies heavily on the teachers charged with its delivery.

Teachers involved in delivering Advance should note that the annual grant payment includes $800 for teacher professional development, regardless of the student enrolment level.

Teachers are also encouraged to attend professional development opportunities offered by community partners throughout the year.

Resources for teachers

Schools participating in the Advance program have access to a range of resources to assist in the successful delivery of the Advance program. These include:

Advance program framework

The Advance program framework consists of three levels:

  • the five key program elements
  • program delivery time frame options
  • the local delivery strategy.

Handbook for Victorian government secondary schools

Handbook for the Advance program in schools.

Useful resources for Advance coordinators

Advance module implementation options

Tips for maximising outcomes for students

Certificates of Recognition

Running Advance over a term

The flexibility offered by the Advance program means it is run very differently in each school. Some schools, for example, choose to run Advance over a term, rather than a semester or year. It can be challenging to complete all the components in such a short time. The document below includes some suggestions and ideas from coordinators to make it easier.

Advance Program Planning Matrix

To assist schools in the planning phase of the Advance program, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing has developed the Advance Program Planning Matrix. The matrix identifies the key components of the Advance program and provides with the opportunity to identify actions; the role played by teachers, partners and students; as well as resources required.

Some ideas for new Advance coordinators

Advance basic online Training Program

Designed for new co-ordinators of the program, this online training quiz serves as a good starting point for new Advance coordinators to familiarise themselves with the basic principles and structures of the Advance program. Click below to undertake the training.

Teachers from previous professional development sessions have come up with some ideas for new Advance coordinators.

Support

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing services the Advance Team

We are always available to hear your feedback and to take your enquiries- available all business hours.

Simply email advance@dffh.vic.gov.au , we regularly check the inbox and respond to enquiries.