Induction programs are focused on new or beginning teachers and principals in the Diocese Ballarat. For participants, induction involves:
Induction for teachers involves school and system support. Professional development in specific areas such Awakenings is available to new teachers to the Diocese of Ballarat. New teachers to a school are supported through school-based induction programs. In addition to the school-based program, graduate primary teachers are able to participate in a three-year program implemented by the Catholic Education Office (CEOB).
The Graduate Primary Teacher Program (CEOB) includes developing skills and understanding in:
Graduate Secondary Teachers are supported by Catholic Education Officers in school-based sessions.
Beginning principals or new principals to the Diocese of Ballarat can access a three-year induction program implemented by the Catholic Education Office. It provides an opportunity for the in-coming principal to gain more detailed information about the role, the support structures which surround it, and to identify the specific responsibilities the position requires
The initial induction commences with a welcoming day and Bishop Connors presents each principal a copy of the Awakenings core document and a crucifix.
The three-year process includes the development of leadership in areas of:
Ongoing support is also available through: