Education for educators
World-class learning for schools and teachers begins here.
Innovation Design Lab for Learning
The Innovation Design Lab for Learning is ISV’s hub for educators and school leaders.
The Design Lab creates and embeds the best research and evidence-based experiences with leading local and global partners. We provide opportunities to consolidate core skills, deepen your understanding of contemporary learning and give you the space to be part of emerging practice.
Experience the benefits of the Design Lab in the Development Centre at our offices in West Melbourne, online through isLearn or with customised professional learning to support your school’s needs.
Our training, conference and meeting rooms are also available for hire.
Professional learning
Flagship programs
Start your learning journey with Independent Schools Victoria.
Whether you’re embarking on a new career in teaching, an experienced educator aspiring towards leadership or an established Principal looking to re-define your vision – we have a program to help you stay on top of your game.
Our flagship programs have been developed to guide educators and school leaders through every step of your professional learning journey, including:
- Teaching and learning
- Leadership development
- School transformation.
We collaborate with eminent local and global partners – including AHISA, Deloitte, Feuerstein Institute, Harvard Business School, Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, StrategyStory, Wayfinder and more – to provide access to some of the world’s leading academics and education thought leaders.
Teaching and learning
Feuerstein
AUDIENCE
Educators
FOCUS
Learning, cognition
Learning Blueprint
AUDIENCE
Students (14 years and over)
FOCUS
Learning, metacognition
Making Thinking Routine
AUDIENCE
Educators
FOCUS
Thinking routines
National Teacher Certification (HALT)
AUDIENCE
High performing teachers
FOCUS
Teacher certification
Teacher Fellowship Program
AUDIENCE
Middle or aspiring leaders
FOCUS
Teacher inquiry, classroom practice, leadership
Wayfinder
AUDIENCE
Educators, wellbeing leaders
FOCUS
Student wellbeing
Leadership
Aspiring Principals
AUDIENCE
Deputy Principals, Senior Leaders,
AHISA Aspirant Members
FOCUS
Leadership development
Emerge as the leader you are
AUDIENCE
Middle leaders
Educators aspiring to middle leadership roles
FOCUS
Leadership development
Leadership Mindsets: Amplifying teacher leadership
AUDIENCE
Teachers and early stage leaders
FOCUS
Teacher leadership
Learning Innovations Laboratory – Education (LILAed)
AUDIENCE
Principals
FOCUS
The Human Factor: What do schools that enable agency, belonging and connection look like?
New Principals Accelerator 2024
AUDIENCE
New principals (or those new to their context)
FOCUS
Leadership development
Courageous Principals
AUDIENCE
Principals
FOCUS
Leadership
Principals Connect
AUDIENCE
Principals
FOCUS
Leadership, vision
Principals’ Leadership Academy
AUDIENCE
Principals
FOCUS
Leadership
Leading Learning that Matters
AUDIENCE
Established Principals
FOCUS
Leadership, vision, research
School transformation
BeBOLD Summit
AUDIENCE
School teams of 4: Principals, business managers, leaders, teachers and/or project architects
FOCUS
Pedagogy, Space design
Effective Governance Practice
AUDIENCE
School Board and Council Members from ISV Member Schools
FOCUS
School Board Governance
Southern Cross
AUDIENCE
School leadership teams and educators
FOCUS
Process management, innovation, transformation
StrategyStory for Schools 2024
AUDIENCE
School leadership teams, Principals, Board Chairs, Business Managers, Marketing/Comms Professionals
FOCUS
Strategy, storytelling
The Lab 2024: Sprint
AUDIENCE
School leaders & educators
FOCUS
Innovation, design thinking
Learning Newshub
Networks
Strong networks are the secret to a great career.
ISV has a range of dedicated networks catering to the needs and interests of staff working at Independent schools.
These networks are a great way to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives and connect with like-minded colleagues.
Individual networks meet a number of times each year and are free for ISV Member Schools.
Most meetings are offered in a hybrid format, with options to attend online and in-person.
Click on the relevant network below to find out more.
Career Practitioner Network
Connect with fellow Career Practitioners to collaborate, share ideas and keep abreast of career education updates.
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Deputy Principal Network
Fostering collaboration and communication among Deputy Principals within Independent schools.
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EAL and EAL/D Network
Explore and share innovative methodologies that differentiates instruction for EAL and EAL/D learners.
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Human Resource Managers Network
Keep abreast of topical employment/human relations issues affecting Independent schools.
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Learning and Teaching Network
Foster new ideas for your teaching practice and develop stronger connections between schools.
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Risk Managers Network
Stay up-to-date with information and clarity on issues of risk and compliance affecting Independent schools.
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Victorian Special Assistance Schools (VIC SAS) Network
Explore strategies to enhance positive wellbeing outcomes and meet specific challenges for non-mainstream schools.
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Wellbeing Leader Network
Share ideas, resources and best practice on initiatives to promote wellbeing in schools.
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Venue hire
Meeting rooms and event spaces for hire
Looking for somewhere to host your upcoming event?
Whether you need a boardroom for an executive meeting, or you’re hosting a workshop or larger event for up to 90 guests, we have the ideal room to suit your needs.
We have a dedicated floor of contemporary, elegantly designed event spaces and meeting rooms located in West Melbourne, on the fringe of the CBD.
Our rooms are equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment, suitable for in-person or hybrid events, to ensure your event goes off without a hitch.