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Rural Educators Network
AimTo support the engagement and ongoing involvement of quality education staff in rural and remote communities of Victoria.
Rural Educators Network
• Developed by CEP in 2007 based on previous work undertaken by CEP, Rural Education Forum of Australia and experiences from other states
• Learnt from the development of the National Rural Health Alliance to recruit health professionals to rural and remote Australia
• Initial focus has been on building partnerships between rural clusters and pre service teacher universities.
Rural School University Partnerships
• Four years of operation• 12 rural partnerships supported• Over 240 pre-service teachers involved• 54 rural schools involved• Partnerships in all DEECD regions and 2 CEO Diocese• 5 universities across 9 campuses• Approximately 40% of pre-service teachers involved
gained a teaching position in a rural school after their involvement
RURAL VICTORIA
Professional Practice
More than a fantastic professional experience…
ASSISTANCE
DEECD offers a living away from home allowance
* 15 -24 days $1000
* 25 + days $1600
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/careers/teaching/incentives/stpsapplications.htm
TESTIMONIALS
“I would highly recommend this program for any student with a curiosity about living and working in a rural community, or for any student who wants a different teaching experience to enrich their professional understanding”.
“It was brilliant! Such a great range of opportunities; excursions, PD, visits to other schools and other educational settings, camps, training sessions, the list goes on…”.
“the chance to live and work with other students, sharing ideas and experiences, was the most rewarding part of my course”.
