Memorandum to Schools 103/2007
29 October 2007
The VCAA will be conducting VASS New Users Professional Development training
on the following dates in 2007 in addition to the normal Professional
Development offered to schools in January/February 2008:
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Eastern Metropolitan Region SERCT Centre, Parkmore PS, Jolimont Road , Forest
Hill:
Tuesday 27 November, Wednesday 28 November and Wednesday 5 December
2007.
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Northern Metropolitan Region Training Centre, Newlands PS, Elizabeth Street,
Newlands
Thursday 29 November and Friday 30 November 2007.
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Western Metropolitan Region Training Centre, Clarendon Street , Avondale
Heights: Thursday 13 December.
Please note:
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This training is designed specifically for VASS Administrators (VA) who have
had no previous VASS training i.e. those who have taken over
the role of VA during 2007 and those who have already been appointed for 2008.
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Further sessions will also be offered in January and February 2008
in both metropolitan and regional venues. Expression of Interest forms will be
sent to schools in early December 2007.
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This training is NOT available to VCE Single Study
Language Providers. Special training for VCE Single Study Language
Providers will be offered later in 2008. An expression of Interest form
will be forwarded to those schools in February 2008.
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All sessions will be computer based ‘hands on’ training and run from 9 am to 4
pm with 45 minutes for lunch. Registration will commence at 8.30am. A light
lunch will be provided.
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Allocation to a session is on a first come first served basis. First
preferences will be allocated wherever possible, subject to availability.
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As places are very limited, schools are advised to return the
attached Expression of Interest Form to Ms Margaret Andersson,
Administrative Support Unit , by FAX ONLYas soon as possible
but no later than FRIDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2007.
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All training sessions are subject to demand.
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There will be no provision for reimbursement of travel and accommodation
expenses or for the funding of staff replacement.
CONTACTS
Any queries regarding the contents of this memorandum should be directed to
the Administrative Support Unit on 1800 827 721
or 9651 4482. Please leave a message on our Voice Mail
service if we are unable to answer your call immediately. Alternatively Fax
enquiries to 9651 4551 or E-mail to vass.support@edumail.vic.gov.au