During the past 4 years, the department has been partnering with tertiary providers to deliver innovative upskilling programs for early childhood educators to become early childhood teachers.
We have now expanded the range of programs we support to encourage innovation in education and training through the Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships (ECTP) program, with support for those studying both educator and teaching qualifications.
Objectives of the ECTP
The ECTP encourages collaboration, innovation and inclusion when providing early childhood educator training and initial teacher education.
Through the ECTP, the department provides funding to tertiary education providers to deliver programs that build the student intake for quality educator and teacher education pathways across Victoria.
Many of the programs are designed to address known barriers to student retention. The programs also aim to boost cultural diversity in the early childhood workforce, with supports for migrants, refugee and asylum seeker communities built into different programs.
About the programs
Each program is different but key elements include:
- intensive monitoring by a learning mentor
- professional support for mentors and services
- qualified, bilingual and experienced staff to train and assist CALD students
- culturally responsive supports and networks
- placement supports
- supported transition into employment opportunities.
Find out more
For more information, refer to Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships program.
For further enquiries, contact the Pre-service Programs team by email: early.childhood.iite@education.vic.gov.au
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