Step 3 - Complete a Site Visit

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The third stage in applying for HALT accreditation is completing your Site Visit. The Site Visit is an opportunity to demonstrate nominated Standard Descriptors through both teaching and non-teaching activities.

Pay third instalment once you receive your Module 2 Report

Once you receive your HALT Module 2 Report, you can pay the third and final instalment of the application fee — $180 (Highly Accomplished) or $220 (Lead Teacher) — and then request your Site Visit.

At this stage you will have access to upload documentary evidence for Module 3.

Purpose of a Site Visit

You are required to participate in a Site Visit conducted by an External Assessor assigned to you by NESA.

The External Assessor is trained by NESA to provide an independent, objective review of your teaching practice in relation to the Standards at your nominated career stage.

The Site Visit is an opportunity to demonstrate nominated Standard Descriptors through both teaching and non-teaching activities.

What a Site Visit involves

There are two pathways for you to complete a Site Visit:

  • onsite
  • recorded.

The requirements for both are the same.

The Site Visit includes:

  • an observation of three sessions of your practice across a single day. Two of these need to be of you teaching students/children
  • a structured interview between your principal/service director and the External Assessor
  • a professional discussion between the External Assessor and up to two teacher colleagues you have nominated, if applicable
  • a professional discussion between you and the External Assessor providing feedback on their observation of your practice in relation to the nominated Standard Descriptors.

Early childhood teachers

In an early childhood context you can nominate a teacher colleague from the same service, employer or included in your professional network who has first-hand knowledge of your teaching practice and impact.

Preparing for a Site Visit

The applicant’s guide to the Site Visit will help you prepare for the NESA-trained External Assessor’s visit.

You can access more resources including the recommended template for an On-Site Visit and Recorded observation on the NESA website.

What happens after the Site Visit

You will receive a Site Visit Report and discuss feedback from the External Assessor on Standard Descriptors met or not met, if relevant.

Next step

Develop and submit your final module

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