Memorandum to Schools 32/2008

16 April 2008

Note: This memo has now been superseded with Memo 63.

On Demand Professional Development - Regional Centres - May 2008

The VCAA is conducting a series of Professional Development workshops in Regional venues for those schools using or intending to use the On Demand testing application for the first time this year.

Intended audience include Assessment and Reporting Coordinators, Curriculum Coordinators, interested teachers and DEECD Regional staff

PD sessions for Metropolitan schools will be conducted in AUGUST 2008 and schools will be informed in early July.

  1. All PD sessions are subject to demand.
  2. The workshops have been developed as computer based two and a half hour, “hands-on” introductory sessions and will focus on test setup processes and administration as outlined in the Teacher Training Guide for On Demand Testing  (A copy is attached)
  3. As places are limited, a maximum of two places will be allocated to each school.
  4. Allocation to the sessions is on a first come first served basis. 
  5. Schools are advised to return the attached Registration Form to Ms Val Dobson, Administrative Support Unit, by fax 9651 4551 or email vcaa.ondemand.support@edumail.vic.gov.au as soon as possible.

NOTE: 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 vcaa.ondemand.support@edumail.vic.gov.au

 

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