2026 Staff Handbook

VIT Standard

Example Evidence at The Lakes

1. Know students and how they learn

Student data analysis; IEPs; differentiation plans.

Unit plans; learning intentions and success criteria; assessment rubrics. Lesson plans; observation feedback; student work samples. Behaviour management plans; classroom norms; reflection logs. Assessment tasks; moderation notes; student feedback samples.

2. Know the content and how to teach it

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching

4. Create and maintain supportive learning environments

5. Assess, provide feedback, and report

6. Engage in professional learning

PD certificates; PLC notes; reflections on practice.

7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the community

Emails, newsletters, team collaboration logs.

MENTORING AND PEER-COACHING EXPECTATIONS At The Lakes, mentoring and peer coaching are integral to how we learn, grow, and lead together. Every teacher — whether early career or experienced — benefits from reflective dialogue, observation, and shared practice. Mentoring supports professional confidence and clarity; peer coaching deepens collective efficacy by focusing on the craft of teaching. Both are built on trust, respect, and professional curiosity , not evaluation. Staff are encouraged to engage in ongoing cycles of feedback, reflection, and goal setting aligned to the VTLM 2.0 and our College Strategic Plan .

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