A suite of professional support
EARLY YEARS ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING TOOL (EYALT) VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
The Victorian Department of Education have collaborated with Semann & Slattery to offer a suite of professional supports to funded kindergarten providers who are registered to use the EYALT.
These professional learning programs support educators and teachers to understand and support assessment in an early childhood context, and the role of the EYALT in this process.
To register for any of the professional learning programs please click on the link below for further information and registration details.


EYALT Introductory Professional Learning Program 1 to 5 years of teaching experience
This EYALT Introductory session is targeted at educators and teachers with 1 to 5 years of teaching experience. The purpose of this professional learning program is to support educators and teachers to engage in learning related to the EYALT and develop a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.
12 February 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
20 February 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
24 February 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
11 March 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
29 April 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
16 May 2025
9.30am – 11.00am

EYALT Introductory Professional Learning Program over 5 years of teaching experience
This EYALT Introductory session is targeted at educators and teachers with over 5 years of teaching experience. The purpose of this professional learning program is to support educators and teachers to engage in learning related to the EYALT and develop a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.
12 February 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pm
20 February 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pmÂ
24 February 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pm
27 March 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
29 April 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pm
16 May 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pm

EYALT Introductory Professional Learning Program for KIAs and ECIBS
This EYALT Introductory session is targeted at KIAs and ECIBS. The purpose of this professional learning program is to support KIAs and ECIBS to engage in learning related to the EYALT and develop a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.
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28 February 2025
1.00pm – 2.30pm

EYALT Q&A Drop In Sessions
This EYALT Q&A Drop in Session provides an opportunity for kindergarten program staff to seek support related to engaging with the EYALT. Delivered in a Q&A format, participants are welcomed to join these sessions with any questions or topics they need support with. This drop in session is also useful for those without questions to continue in developing a greater understanding of the EYALT and how it supports assessment of children’s learning and development.
11 March 2025
12.00pm – 12.45pm
27 March 2025
12.00pm – 12.45pm
1 April 2025
9.00am – 9.45amÂ
1 April 2025
10.15am – 11.00amÂ
3 April 2025
9.00am – 9.45am
3 April 2025
11.00am – 11.45am
29 April 2025
11.30am – 12.15pm
30 April 2025
2.00pm – 2.45pm

EYALT Coaching Sessions
The EYALT Coaching Sessions provide participants with practical group coaching focusing on how to use the EYALT in a live environment. Each of the one-hour small group sessions will cover a particular EYALT module (e.g. Module Communication – Symbols and Text). This guided process will support educators and teachers to use the EYALT in an interactive learning environment and assist in completing an EYALT module during a coaching session.
Learning Dispositions (including ASD)
11 February 2025
12.30pm – 1.30pm
13 March 2025
2.00pm – 3.00pmÂ
Communication – Interactions (including Non-Verbal) / Communication –  Symbols and Text
13 February 2025
2.00pm – 3.00pm
18 March 2025
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Learning and Communication – Numeracy
18 February 2025
11.30am – 12.30pm
20 March 2025
10.00am – 11.00am
Wellbeing – EmotionÂ
19 February 2025
10.00am – 11.00am
11 March 2025
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Identity & Community –  Social
21 February 2025
12.30pm – 1.30pm
6 March 2025
12.30pm – 1.30pm
1 April 2025
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Wellbeing – Movement
27 February 2025
10.00am – 11.00am
25 March 2025
12.30am – 1.30pm
Learning and Identity – Thinking
3 March 2025
10.00am – 11.00am
27 March 2025
1.30pm – 2.30pm

EYALT Community of Practice
During the Community of Practice (CoP) sessions, the facilitator will encourage participants to lead a process of inquiry around specific topics focusing on how the EYALT supports their practice. Each CoP will run over 3 consecutive one-and-a-half sessions, each building on the previous session. Participants can choose to attend one or more CoPs based on their needs, but are encouraged to attend each of the 3 sessions of their chosen topic/s. Please note when registering via the below link you will be automatically registered for all 3 session times within your chosen CoP.
EYALT and the Early Years Planning Cycle
Session 1: 13 February 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
Session 2: 27 February 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
Session 3: 13 March 2025
9.30am – 11.00am
EYALT reports and their implications for practice
Session 1: 13 February 2025
11.30am – 1.00pm
Session 2: 27 February 2025
11.30am – 1.00pm
Session 3: 13 March 2025
11.30am – 1.00pm
Teaching strategies and the EYALT
Session 1: 13 February 2025
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Session 2: 27 February 2025
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Session 3: 13 March 2025
2.00pm – 3.30pm

EYALT Q&A Drop In Sessions for KIAs and ECIBS
This EYALT Q&A Drop in Session provides an opportunity for KIAs and ECIBS staff to seek support related to engaging with the EYALT. Delivered in a Q&A format, participants are welcomed to join these sessions with any questions they would like to seek answers or support with.Â
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21 February 2025
1.00pm – 1.45pm
11 March 2025
1.30pm – 2.15pm
29 April 2025
3.00pm – 3.45pm