Highly Accomplished Teacher
Issued by
Independent Schools Victoria
The earner of this badge has been endorsed by the Independent Schools Victoria Certifying Authority as a Nationally Certified Highly Accomplished Teacher. By demonstrating the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers they have shown themselves to be a highly effective and skilled practitioner. The earner continues to develop their own practice and that of colleagues to provide support and maximise learning opportunities for all students.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Meet all eligibility requirements including teacher registration, two recent successful performance assessments and a Principal endorsement.
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Attend three full day workshops run by Independent Schools Victoria to understand and explore the requirements of National Certification including awareness of the language of the descriptors, collection of evidence and writing annotations.
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Submit a portfolio of annotated evidence that demonstrates all 37 descriptors of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; provide two observation reports and a personal reflection addressing the Standards. Nominate referees who are able to verify the practice described portfolio.
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Be successful in an assessment of practice by an accredited external assessor including direct observation of practice, professional dialogue to reflect on the observed classes and a discussion with the Principal or delegate.
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Be recommended to the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) by the Independent Schools Victoria Certifying Authority as a Nationally Certified Highly Accomplished Teacher.