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Unpaid Accreditation Fees

The Institute has sent out reminder letters... // read more >>

Accreditation at the Higher Levels!

Accreditation processes at Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership are now available…. // read more >>

Draft Supplementary Documentation Relating to Professional Experience Within Initial Teacher Education

The Institute is seeking feedback on this draft policy document... // read more >>

Expiry of 2007/08 Teacher Accreditation Membership Cards

The membership cards issued to teachers following payment of the 2007 annual accreditation fee... // read more >>

Draft Policy for Voluntary Accreditation at Professional Competence - NOW CLOSED

The Institute is inviting teachers to provide feedback... // read more >>

Graduate Diplomas in Primary Education

Institute advice in relation to a recent article in The Australian on one year graduate diplomas of primary education... // read more >>

Initial Teacher Education Committee Panels

The Institute is seeking applications from interested classroom and executive teachers... // read more >>

Teacher Accounts - Quick Login Now Available!

A direct link to the teacher accounts login is now available on the homepage... // read more >>

Continuing Professional Development Requirements and How to Use the Institute’s Online Professional Development Facility

To read the letter sent to teachers accredited at Professional Competence.... // read more >>

Updated - Thinking of becoming a Primary or Secondary teacher, or retraining?

The Institute has prepared some guidelines to assist you... // read more >>

Policy for English Language Testing

The Minister has recently approved the Policy for English Language Testing of New Scheme Teachers for Provisional and Conditional Accreditation... // read more >>

Accreditation at Professional Competence

A new report template has been released... // read more >>

Research Digest 2008/1

The first edition of the Research Digest for 2008 is available here... // read more >>

Consultation on the Draft Undergraduate Studies and Postgraduate Studies Policy – Supporting the Maintenance of Accreditation at Professional Competence

The NSW Institute of Teachers is inviting you to provide feedback on the Draft Undergraduate Studies and Postgraduate Studies Policy.. // read more >>

Accreditation at Professional Competence - Casual Teachers Support Materials

The NSW Institute of Teachers is aware that the majority of new scheme teachers commence their teaching career in either a casual, temporary or part-time capacity... // read more >>

Survey on newly developed support materials for accreditation at Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership

The NSW Institute of Teachers has developed a series of information packages designed to provide information and support to those who will be participating in the process of accreditation at Professional Accomplishment or Professional Leadership... // read more >>

Research Digest - First Edition!

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has developed a Research Digest on behalf of the Institute for accredited teachers... // read more >>

New Contact Details For The Institute

We have moved... // read more >>

Accreditation at Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership

Draft Evidence Guides for Accreditation at Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership // read more >>

Overdue Accreditation Fees

In June 2007 the Institute distributed invoices for 2007 teacher accreditation fees // read more >>

Policy for the Maintenance of Accreditation at Professional Competence

The Policy for the Maintenance of Accreditation at Professional Competence is available now // read more >>

External Assessor Training

The NSW Institute of Teachers is seeking a new round of applications from interested teachers to train as external assessors // read more >>

Annual Accreditation Fees Now Due

Invoices for annual fees were distributed in June. Annual fees are to be paid by Friday 20th July // read more >>

Mandatory Requirements for Teacher Education Programs

The Minister has approved the following mandatory requirements for teacher education programs // read more >>

Draft Accreditation Model for the Higher Level Standards

We are seeking your feedback on the draft model for teachers to be accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers at the higher levels of Professional Accomplishment and Professional Leadership // read more >>

Professional Competence

Examples of reports, evidence and annotations are now available. // read more >>

NSW Teacher Accreditation Authority Bulletin - Now Available!

The new NSW Teacher Accreditation Authority Bulletin is now available to download // read more >>

Help - We Need Your Email!

Email is the fastest and most efficient way to keep accredited teachers up to date with the latest information from the Institute // read more >>

Login for Accredited Teachers Now Available

All accredited teachers can now go online // read more >>

Consultation - Draft Policy For Teacher Identified Continuing Professional Development

This is the survey for the 'Draft Policy for Teacher Identified Continuing Professional Development' // read more >>

Consultation - Draft Policy for the Maintenance of Accreditation at Professional Competence

This is the survey for the 'Draft Policy for the Maintenance of Accreditation at Professional Competence' // read more >>

Information for Potential Teachers

Information for Undergraduates/Graduates Seeking Details of Potential for Accreditation as a Teacher in a NSW School - From 1 October 2004 // read more >>

Policy and Procedures for Approval of ITE Programs

The Institute’s Policy and Procedures for Approval of Initial Teacher Education Programs document has been approved by the Minister // read more >>

Teachers Accredited at Professional Competence – maintenance of accreditation requirements

Interim maintenance of accreditation and leave of absence arrangements have been developed for teachers accredited at Professional Competence. // read more >>

2006 Accreditation Fees are now overdue

2006 Accreditation Fees are now overdue. Payment of the fee is a component of your ongoing accreditation. // read more >>

Initial Teacher Education - Expressions of Interest from Classroom and Executive Teachers

The NSW Institute of Teachers is working with teacher educators and the profession as a whole to establish expectations for graduate teachers as identified in the Professional Teaching Standards. // read more >>

The First Class of Beginning Teachers Pass Tough New Test

NSW Education Minister, Carmel Tebbutt, today presented certificates to the first group of beginning teachers to reach new standards of professional competence. // read more >>

New Institute Chair Appointed

The former Vice Chancellor of the University of Technology, Sydney, Emeritus Professor Tony Blake AM, is the new Chairperson of the NSW Institute of Teachers. // read more >>

Initial Teacher Education

Current Initial Teacher Education programs offered by NSW and ACT Universities and other approved Higher Education Institutions in NSW. // read more >>

RESOURCES SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!

Our new scheme teachers have spoken and the results are overwhelming! // read more >>

WANTED! Feedback from new scheme teachers

If you’re a new scheme teacher, you may have finished your accreditation process or be in the middle of the process. Whatever stage you’re at - we would like your feedback! // read more >>

Teacher Accreditation Reports - Support Materials

Materials have been developed by practising teachers and supervisors to assist Teacher Accreditation Authorities prepare the Accreditation Report and to help new scheme teachers collect and annotate their evidence. // read more >>

New Scheme Teacher Survey

The NSW Institute of Teachers wants to support the career growth of new scheme teachers by providing relevant and useful professional resources. Help us to help you by completing our survey. // read more >>

"Accreditation Manual - Amendment"

Please note that the final sentence in paragraph 3, page 71, Accreditation Policy Advice should read "The emphasis for evidence collection is on the quality rather than the quantity of documentation". A replacement page for the manual is being printed and // read more >>

Accreditation Manual Available

The Accreditation Manual is available on this site and will be distributed to all schools and Teacher Accreditation Authorities in hard copy over the next month. // read more >>

Minister Announces Quality Teaching Council Electoral Roll

The NSW Minister for Education and Training, Ms Carmel Tebbutt, today announced the opening of the electoral rolls for the first ever Quality Teaching Council. // read more >>

ELECTORAL ROLLS - Information for Teacher Accreditation Authorities

The Institute has written to all Teacher Accreditation Authorities seeking their assistance in developing the electoral roll for the Quality Teacher Council. For templates and details. // read more >>

A quick guide to the Institute

Four pamphlets that offer a quick guide to the Institute can be found here. // read more >>

Framework of Professional Teaching Standards

The Framework of Professional Teaching Standards have been announced by the Premier, Mr Bob Carr. // read more >>

Appointment of Dr Jim McMorrow as Chair of the NSW Institute of Teachers

The NSW Government today announced respected educator, Dr Jim McMorrow, will chair the NSW Institute of Teachers. // read more >>

Draft Regulation Released for Consultation

A draft Regulation has been released for public consultation. More information on the draft Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement can be found here. // read more >>

Institute of Teachers Bill passed by Legislative Council

On the evening of Tuesday 29 June 2004, the Bill to establish the NSW Institute of Teachers was passed by the Legislative Council. The Bill was supported by the Opposition and was passed without amendment. // read more >>

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