1. Teachers…. Teachers come in all different shapes and sizes: Pre-Service teachers New scheme teachers (NST) – began teaching after 2004 Existing teachers – most began teaching last millennium! Permanent teachers Permanent on Probation teachers Temporary teachers Casual teachers Full time teachers Part time teachers Early career teachers (ECT) Accreditated teachers….  do you need to be?...........do you want to be?

2. Where do you fit? Are you: aiming to attain your teaching certificate? (DEC) seeking accreditation? (DEC, Institute) maintaining accreditation?(DEC, Institute) supervising a pre-service teacher? (..knowledge of National standard descriptors)?? supervising a teacher seeking accreditation? (….knowledge of NSW and National standards)??? Do you: have a New Scheme Teacher in your staffroom? know how to support them??

3. In NSW: Approx 30,000 teachers - new scheme teachers (NST) Over 50,000 teachers are permanent i n c re as e…. … With 90,000 teachers our NST percentage is about to dramatically i n c re as e…. … HT Teacher Mentor supports NST’s, HT’s and Principal in: Induction to teaching Classroom matters Accreditation matters Professional Learning Plans …… linked to TARS …….

4. Happy Together DEC & the NSW Institute of Teachers…… DEC = employer …….. Teaching Certificate, positions etc NSW Institute of Teachers = accreditation body ……. seeking and maintaining accreditation The DEC usually pass on information to the Institute eg professional learning details BUT BUT ……….. ….. it is the teacher who must keep both parties informed of any changes re personal details – don’t assume it is automatically done! eg…inform the Institute of the school where you are working….this will allow your Principal to support and advise you regarding Institute matters

5. NSW and National Standards NSW Professional Teaching Standards Levels of accreditation Graduate Teacher Graduate Professional Competence Proficient Professional Accomplishment Highly Accomplished Professional Leadership Lead Broad areas of teaching practice Elements Standards Across four levels Standards Standard descriptors Standard/standard descriptors Aspect Focus Domains Professional Knowledge Professional Practice Professional Commitment Professional Engagement National Professional Standards for Teachers

6. NSW Professional Teaching Standards National Professional Standards Professional Knowledge 1. Teachers know their subject content and how to teach that content to students 2. Teachers know their students and how students learn Professional Practice 3. Teachers plan, assess and report for effective learning 4. Teachers communicate effectively with their students 5. Teachers create and maintain safe and challenging learning environments through the use of classroom management skills Professional Commitment 6. Teachers continually improve their professional knowledge and practice 7. Teachers are actively engaged members of their profession and the wider community Professional Knowledge 1. Know students and how they learn 2. Know the content and how to teach it Professional Practice 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments 5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning Professional Engagement 6. Engage in professional learning 7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

8. Transition to National Standards Before October 2012 – teachers who began teaching before this date and wish to use NSW standards will be expected to complete their accreditation process by the end of 2014. From October 2012 – all new teachers will be required to use the National Standards for Teachers From October 2012 – your accounts are set to the National Standards even though you are working on the NSW standards 2013 and 2014 - 2 sets of standards will co-exist End 2014 – NSW Standards will be turned off…..the NSW Institute will become the administrative body for AITSL in NSW AiTSL - Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership

9. Higher Levels of Accreditation The certification of teachers at the higher levels has been written for: Professional AccomplishmentHighly Accomplished Professional LeadershipLead Encouragement and support is given to those teachers who wish to embark on the next level/s. The NSW Institute will continue with its current higher level accreditation processes through 2013 merging to National through 2014.

10. Higher level information 2pm tomorrow Considering accreditation at a higher level ??????? You are in luck. !! Leah Anderson:Manager, Teacher Quality National Partnerships from DEC’s Human Resources Policy and Planning The 2pm session will cover: 1.background to the higher Standards, 2.what is required, 3.transition to the National Standards and any implications, 4.how to get started. Let me know today if you are interested and can attend. Also…..let me know if you are interested and cannot attend. Thank you