Recognise what you do
At the very heart of our schools lies a potentially powerful resource that is relatively untapped –our teacher leaders. Within them resides the power to make a difference in schools, communities and contribute significantly to the capacity of the education system and the profession.
-Petersen, S. (2015). Re-imaging teacher leaders leading school improvement: The untapped potential. Leading and Managing, 21(2), 1-28.
We are more important than any innovation in education. It is the expert teacher who is the decisive factor in a student's education. Our role is crucial in a changing world. Nationally certified Highly Accomplished and Lead teachers are recognised as expert and skilled practioners who move beyond their classroom, creating engaging learning environments. They work with a continuous improvement mindset striving to improve the outcomes of their students.
HALTs promote a shared responsibility to improve learning outcomes beyond their classroom, contributing to coaching and co-mentoring colleagues and lifting the quality of teaching and learning within and beyond their classroom.
Evidence portfolios of HALTs highlight this impact.
HALTs promote a shared responsibility to improve learning outcomes beyond their classroom, contributing to coaching and co-mentoring colleagues and lifting the quality of teaching and learning within and beyond their classroom.
Evidence portfolios of HALTs highlight this impact.
The Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers in Australia is informed by principles that are:
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Read here in AITSL's "Guide to Certification" how these principles are informed by the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians.
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