NESA News

HA/LT Introductory Workshop 

Anne Scott (Accredited Lead Teacher and Assessor) will be running an introductory workshop on Friday, the 16th of June, from 9.00 am-3.00 pm at the CSO Armidale (Angela Merici Room) for anyone interested in applying for Higher Accreditation levels (HA/LT). 

This workshop will cover the process and requirements for completing higher levels. Please complete the registration link if you are interested in attending by Friday, the 1st of June.

NESA PD Hours

 A number of teachers' maintenance accreditation is due in the coming months. To determine if you have met the requirements you will need to log onto your etams account and check your PD Hours Summary.  

For anyone looking to enhance their Professional Development or requiring further PD hours please take a look at the NESA Online Learning Hub. All you need to do is log in using your NESA number and explore the elective and accredited PD courses available. 

A reminder that pre 2004 teachers have an extension until the end of 2023 to obtain their maintenance hours. 

Please contact Amanda Scott if you have any further questions regarding accreditation.

Accrediting School-Based Professional Development (For NESA PD hours)

A reminder to Accredit School-Based Professional Development courses. This will allow all teachers to receive Accredited PD hours in the Priority Areas to go towards their Maintenance of Accreditation. 

Please find the link to the CSO Professional Development website where the relevant forms are kept. The Google form that needs to be completed is: School Based NESA Accredited Form). 

Please contact Amanda Scott if you would like assistance to complete the form for the first time or if you have any questions. 

NESA Suspension Process

NESA has commenced a review of all actively accredited teachers in NSW that are yet to pay their 2023 and/or 2022 teacher accreditation fees. Please check your etams account to ensure that you have paid your teacher accreditation fee/s.

NESA is preparing for the suspension process which will commence at the end of Term 2, 2023. To avoid suspension of your accreditation you are required to pay all outstanding fees before 14th June 2023

Teachers whose accreditation is suspended cannot be employed as a teacher in a NSW school or service and will require Principals to act accordingly, which may include unpaid suspension or termination. 

You can find further information at: Annual fee | NSW Education Standards