Validation process and workshops
The validation process for early childhood teachers involves those teachers who have been at the top of the Graduate or Accomplished classification for 12 months and satisfactorily completed their Professional Development and Enhancement requirements.
An eligible Graduate level teacher would apply for Accomplished classification and an eligible Accomplished level teacher would apply for Exemplary level.
Validation consists of an independent review of evidence, supplied by the teacher, which addresses the requirements of a set of professional standards related to Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and Professional Engagement and Commitment. You can find a description of the roles and responsibilities for each classification and the standards in VECTAA (PDF 1.6MB) (schedules 4 and 6) and LGECEEA (PDF 786KB) (schedules 4 and 6).
A teacher seeking to reclassify may submit a "Notice of Intention" no more than six months prior to their incremental anniversary date. A copy of this shall be provided by the teacher to VETASSESS and the employer. When ready to commence the validation process, and no less than three months prior to their incremental anniversary date, the teacher shall complete and submit the "Application for Validation". The time between application and outcome is generally three months.
For further information visit the VETASSESS website. A training CD Rom is available from VETASSESS on (03) 9655 4801.
Validation training
The AEU runs practical workshops for teacher members considering undergoing the validation process.
Put yourself in the best position to take advantage of the pay scale and also increase your superannuation. This session facilitated by Rosalie Kinson will cover: understanding the domains and standards, rules and ideas for evidence, and writing the narrative. A light working lunch will be provided.
When: Saturday June 23, 10am–1pm.
Where: AEU Building, 112 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford.
Register: Call Lee-Anne on (03) 9417 2822 or email lee-anne.poynton@aeuvic.asn.au. Please include your name, centre location and whether you are applying for Accomplished or Exemplary.
For further information about these workshops, email Shayne Quinn or Martel Menz, or phone (03) 9417 2822.
