Applying for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) Accreditation

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Here’s what you need to know about applying for HALT accreditation in NSW, including step guides, developing your modules and submitting your application.

Overview of applying for HALT Accreditation

  1. Assess your readiness

    • Check your eligibility
    • Choose your level of accreditation
    • Discuss your readiness with your principal or service director
    • Complete the HALT Orientation Course
    • Pay your application fee
    • Attend a NESA workshop

  2. Develop and submit your first 2 modules

    • Develop your first module
    • Collect and annotate evidence of your practice
    • Attend a NESA workshop
    • Write a module overview statement
    • Nominate your referees
    • Internal observations of practice
    • Submit your first module
    • Review module assessment
    • Develop your second module and submit

  3. Complete a site visit

    • Purpose of a Site Visit
    • What is involved in a Site Visit
    • Preparing for a Site Visit
    • What happens after a Site Visit

  4. Develop and submit your final module

    • Develop your final module
    • Requesting revisions
    • NESA makes the accreditation decision

These procedures should be read in conjunction with your employer’s internal procedures.

Learn more about the application process with this video: Introduction to HALT accreditation policy (2022).

HALT accreditation information for teachers

HALT accreditation is a voluntary national certification. It recognises your teaching practice meets the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (the Standards) at the relevant HALT career stage.

HALT accreditation recognises and promotes the development of collaborative practice. It supports teachers to continually reflect upon and improve their practice and the practice of colleagues.

All teachers need to meet the conditions of accreditation set out in Section 1 of the NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual  (TA Manual) to become and remain accredited in NSW.

Contact information

Phone: 1300 739 338
Email: HALenquiry@nesa.nsw.edu.au

Supporting teachers applying for HALT

Principals and service directors

Employers

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