This month CESA has been the proud host of a cross jurisdictional meeting dedicated to the National Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT). The meeting hosted by Catholic Education SA brought together sector representatives from Queensland Catholic Education Commission, Catholic Education WA, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Tasmania and Catholic Schools NSW.
Aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, HALT certification is the VIP pass in the world of education. It shines a light on those who've mastered the art of teaching, showcasing their craft and their leadership.
The meeting was held to foster collaboration and unity within Catholic education jurisdictions across Australia regarding the HALT certification initiative. It served to share best practices, align resources, and develop a cohesive strategy for promoting and implementing teacher quality standards, ensuring a consistent and strong approach to excellence in Catholic education nationwide.
Key discussions centred around:
"We're proud to be at the forefront of the HALT certification process in our 10th year of implementation in SA. Our experience and success in implementing this program have positioned us very well nationally, allowing us to offer valuable support to other jurisdictions." Belinda Radcliffe and Adrian Dilger, CESA Early Career and Teacher Certification Advisors said.
"We're excited to continue collaborating with our interstate colleagues to ensure the HALT certification remains a gold standard in recognising exceptional educators."
For more information on HALT certification with CESA click here.
Photo L-R: L-R: Bernadette Moodie (QCEC), Adrian Dilger (CESA), Mary Ryan (CSNSW), Belinda Radcliffe (CESA), Dan Wood (CEWA) and Fiona Nolan (CE Tasmania). Jackie Macreadie (MACCS) attended online.
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