Connecting, supporting & advocating for rural schools
The Country Education Partnership (CEP) is a not-for-profit organisation whose work supports Victoria’s rural and remote communities in their delivery of high-quality learning for all students. We work collaboratively, fostering locally-developed, flexible partnerships which are creative and focus on the unique needs of individual communities.
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CEP’s free Professional Development Online, The Summer Series, has finished. This series featured three interactive, exclusive sessions with Kristi McVee, Former Detective, Child Abuse Specialist, and Online Safety Advocate and Ben McCauley, Detective Sergeant, Sex Crimes Squad. Catch up on all sessions here.
Country Education Partnership is proud to host the first-ever P12 Principals Summit, bringing together leaders and teams from across the state for two inspiring days of professional learning, collaboration, and connection.
More details coming soon
What’s happening at CEP
Stay up to date with our latest activities and initiatives.
CEP’s free Professional Development Online is back for Season 2! The Autumn Series starts on Wednesday 6th March. Find out more here or sign up above or watch Season One of PD Online here.
Teacher Rural offers the chance to complete your placement with a group of like-minded Pre Service Teachers in a rural setting, connect to the community and seek advice from school and well-being mentors.
Five days of action-packed, human-powered racing and innovation. Check out the latest Energy Breakthrough updates above.
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Supporting Schools to Share Staff Effectively
Country Education Partnership (CEP) has developed a new guide to support schools in sharing staff across sites — an approach that is increasingly important for small rural and country schools. Through our work alongside schools and clusters, CEP has seen first-hand...
Dunolly Cluster Professional Learning Day – A Celebration of Collaboration and Growth
Country Education Partnership (CEP) was pleased to join the Dunolly Cluster for their recent Cluster Professional Learning Day — a strong example of what can be achieved when schools work together with purpose and vision. The day brought together Education Support...
Celebrating Our Clusters – Celebrating the Good Stuff
I love the saying “Celebrate the good stuff.” In the world of education — where challenges, change and complexity are part of everyday life — it’s more important than ever to pause and recognise the positive things that are happening. That sentiment is just as true in...
New Clusters Connecting with CEP – Welcome Aboard
As we farewelled 2025, Country Education Partnership (CEP) was pleased to be forming new connections across the cluster landscape, strengthening our relationships with rural schools and communities. Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to be working more closely with...
Professional Learning at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership – December
The Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership delivers world-class professional learning and resources that strengthen teaching and leadership, improve student outcomes and elevate the profession. Explore the highlights below or visit the Academy website for...
Teach Rural PSTs Making the Most of Their Time in Bairnsdale
Despite the unseasonal weather rolling through East Gippsland, our Teach Rural pre-service teachers currently on placement in Bairnsdale are embracing everything the region has to offer. Led and supported by CEP Mentor Heather Macalister, the group has been getting...