1. What’s new in the Annual Implementation Plan
Minor updates to the end-of-year assessment and 2027 AIP
Following significant streamlining of the 2026 AIP, minor enhancements have been introduced to the 2026 AIP end-of-year assessment and the 2027 AIP.
2026 AIP end-of-year assessment updates
- An optional text box for reflective commentary on progress of KIS
- Updated Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0 and F-6 reading approach implementation progress questions
- Removal of the Victorian Lesson Plan question
2027 AIP updates
- Additional space to record actions individually
- An optional text box for reflective commentary on implementation progress of KIS in mid-year monitoring and the end-of year assessment
- Increased visibility of the 4-year SSP targets in the AIPs
- Enhanced SPOT functionality through minor layout changes to enhance user experience
- AIP exemplar supporting resource (PPTX) (staff login required)(opens in a new window) with additional and updated action, task and evidence of change examples
For further information, refer to Developing the next Annual Implementation Plan.
VTLM 2.0 and Victoria’s approach to teaching reading check-in
As part of the end-of-year assessment for the 2026 AIP, schools will respond to a short series of questions on their current practices against the expectations in the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0). Primary, P-12 and specialist schools are also required to respond to an implementation progress question about Victoria’s approach to teaching reading F–2(opens in a new window). Schools can use the VTLM 2.0 Implementation rubric to support assessment of current practice against the 4 VTLM 2.0 elements of teaching.
These implementation questions are designed to assist schools to identify areas of focus for their 2027 AIP.
It is recommended that schools include actions towards implementing the VTLM 2.0 and F-2 reading approach (if applicable) in their 2027 AIP.
Schools are no longer required to report on their intention to use Victorian Lesson Plans as part of their end-of-year assessment.
For further information, refer to End-of-year assessment of the Annual Implementation Plan.
‘Needs additional support’ AIP target
In 2027, schools are required to continue working towards the system priority target to decrease the number of students achieving the ‘Needs additional support’ (NAS) proficiency level in reading and numeracy. The target for 2027 is outlined below:
‘Reduce the number of students achieving the 'needs additional support’ proficiency level in each of NAPLAN reading and numeracy in Year 3 (2025) compared to year 5 (2027) and/or Year 7 (2025) and compared to Year 9 (2027)’
Schools without NAS students or that do not participate in NAPLAN testing are exempt.
For further information, refer to Developing the next Annual Implementation Plan.
Plan on a page download
A reminder that schools can download the AIP ‘Plan on a page’ document from the ‘Review and endorse’ tab on SPOT (staff login required) which will display a summary of AIP goals, KIS, actions and tasks for sharing with school staff and the community.
Updated