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Program description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the program is to strengthen professional practice and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in DECYP schools. Participants are introduced to practical frameworks and structured processes that will enable them to guide early career teachers through purposeful, evidence-informed mentoring cycles that support continuous professional growth and improved classroom practice. Teacher mentors will learn and apply mentoring concepts and skills in realistic scenarios, equipping them to effectively support early career teachers in their roles while building mentoring capability and professional practice across their school.

The four modules include:
1. Mentor Essentials
2. The Mentoring Process
3. Mentoring in Action
4. Sustaining Mentoring Practice
*Optional live webinar \u2013 19 November 2026: Difficult Mentor Conversations<\/strong><\/strong> (enrolment link below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Participants will:

\u2022 Develop a shared understanding of mentoring and demonstrate key mentoring capabilities.

\u2022 Develop effective communication strategies to build trust, engage mentees, provide feedback, and facilitate productive conversations.

\u2022 Gain the confidence to embed and sustain mentoring practices within DECYP schools.
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Enrolment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enrol via MyCareer<\/a>. This includes all 4 modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrol in the Webinar – Difficult Mentor Conversations, scheduled for 19th November 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australian Professional Standards<\/h2>
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  • Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents\/carers and the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Principal Capability Framework<\/h2>
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    Cognitive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • C5 – Applies systems thinking to lead a cohesive approach to continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Social<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • S1 – Promotes high expectations and a feedback culture focussed on continuous learning and improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Knowledge and Expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • K9 – Builds leadership capabilities in others and identifies aspiring leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

          CFLC Capability Framework<\/h2>
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          Social<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • C – Partnership competence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Knowledge and expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • B – Learning culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Personal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • C – Positive outlook and culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Cognitive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • C – Reflective practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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