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Recognising outstanding teaching practice
Teachers who are able to demonstrate exemplary teaching practice can apply for Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation. Find out if you are eligible and what's involved in applying. Teachers who have achieved HALT accreditation can find information about how to maintain their accreditation at the higher levels.
Apply for HALT accreditation
How to apply for HALT accreditation including eligibility, assessing your readiness, submitting your 2 modules and participating in a site visit. Follow the steps in each section to apply.
Mandated Standard Descriptors
There are 14 mandated Standard Descriptors at the Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation level. Learn about the Descriptors that you must demonstrate for your HALT application.
Maintaining HALT accreditation
To maintain accreditation at a higher level, Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers must meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the relevant level. Learn more about maintaining HALT accreditation.
Highly Accomplished Teacher Standard Descriptors
At the Highly Accomplished Teacher career stage, you will have met the Highly Accomplished Teacher Standard Descriptors. Find the Standard Descriptors for this level.
Lead Teacher Standard Descriptors
At the Lead Teacher career stage, you will have met the Lead Teacher Standard Descriptors. Find the Standard Descriptors for this level.
Case studies
Meet some of the NSW teachers who are recognised for their commitment to outstanding teaching practice.
Support a teacher applying for HALT accreditation
Principals, service directors and employers are key to establishing and maintaining a supportive professional environment for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) applicants. Find out how to support HALT applicants in NSW.
Support a teacher maintaining HALT accreditation
Highly Accomplished or Lead Teachers (HALT) must continue to show exemplary teaching practices. Learn how principals, service directors and employers can best support teachers maintaining HALT accreditation.
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Contact our teacher accreditation team
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