Resources
Schools must advise the department of their nominated MYLNS Improvement Teacher(s) each year via the Improvement Teacher nomination (staff login required).
Schools are required to communicate with parents/carers regarding their child’s involvement in the MYLNS initiative. A sample letter to parents/carers is available to assist schools with this communication.
Professional learning
The department offers free after-school professional learning webinars throughout the year to support the implementation of MYLNS in government schools. These can be accessed through the MYLNS Arc channel, with the schedule updated throughout the year.
For more information, refer to: MYLNS Professional .
Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0
The Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0) Policy and Advisory Library page includes resources to support schools in implementing VTLM 2.0.
Learning difficulties
The learning difficulties information guides are a foundation for understanding learning difficulties in numeracy and literacy. These guides can assist school leaders and teachers in understanding more about the needs of students with learning difficulties.
To access the learning difficulties information guides, refer to: Learning .
Further information is available at the Diverse Learners , including information, tools and guidance on diverse learning, including:
- understanding autism and how schools support autistic students
- understanding the different types of learning difficulties
- how learning difficulties can affect a child’s and young person’s learning
- evidence-based resources, tools, and guidance on learning diversity
- professional learning and teaching resources for school staff.
The department also offers free professional learning to cater for diverse learners, and may assist catering for MYLNS students with learning difficulties. Visit the Diverse Learners Hub Arc .
Schools may also wish to engage in Inclusion Outreach .
Literacy and numeracy for Koorie students
The department provides a range of resources to support literacy and English for Koorie students. These include:
- Koorie English
- school leadership guides and school leadership guides
- the Koorie Literacy and Numeracy
- teaching and learning videos to improve Koorie students’ reading .
For more information, refer to: Koorie Education: Resources and Literacy and English for Koorie .
English as an additional language
English as an additional language (EAL) resources are available to support teachers with students of EAL background develop proficiency in English.
For more information, refer to: English as an Additional Language .
Digital Assessment Library
The Digital Assessment Library (DAL) is an online and on demand student learning assessment tool that is freely available from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). It provides timely and detailed information on individual student performance. The DAL contains assessments aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and include English, Mathematics and Critical and Creative Thinking strands.
For more information, refer to: Digital Assessment Library .
Other relevant resources
Reviewed 30 January 2025