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VATE members also belong to the Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE) and benefit from partnerships forged with organisations in the English teaching community.
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VATE represents members on statewide and national education and curriculum panels and reference groups and seeks input from members to ensure that the voices of English teachers are heard.
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A full calendar of professional learning activities each year for members.
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Regular e:communication to keep members up-to-date with what’s happening in the profession.
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An extensive range of resources available for purchase, both online and in VATE’s bookshop in Collingwood.
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Access to the Members Lounge, an online library of resources including presentations (podcasts and PowerPoints), and suggested texts.
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Access to VATE’s online journal Idiom, three annual editions and past copies.
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Three print editions of AATE’s journal English in Australia per year.
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Members may join VATE’s online networks, including Solutions, VCE Literature, VCE English Language, Coordinators', and Early Career Teachers.
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Members are invited to join various VATE committees and working parties: Curriculum and Assessment; Professional Learning and Research; Publications and Communications; State Conference Planning Committee; and the VCE Exams Working Party.
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Special rates for members to use the VATE Conference Room in Collingwood; perfect for faculty meetings and staff development days with onsite catering available.
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VATE’s Tailor-Made Professional Development service offers workshops and activities to cater for the specific needs of member schools. TMPD can be held at schools or in VATE’s Conference Room.
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VATE Members enjoy special offers and discounts with a range of Partner Organisations including: Melbourne International Film Festival; Melbourne Writers Festival Schools’ Program; The Little Bookroom; Melbourne Theatre Company.