Required evidence

As part of the application process to have your early childhood or kindergarten teacher qualifications validated, you must submit relevant evidence.

The evidence you gather should demonstrate how you meet the standards at either the Accomplished or Exemplary level.

There should be no more than two pieces of evidence for each standard however the same item of evidence may be used for more than one standard.

There are two parts to the process:

This means that you have to collect evidence that shows you can do the work described in the standards at either the Accomplished or Exemplary level.

There are many different types of evidence that you can provide to demonstrate that you meet the standards.

Examples of evidence

Evidence may include:

program planning documents
work samples (letters, memos, budgets, etc)
work journal, diary
statements of philosophy or planning
photos, videos
contributions to professional journals and programs
records of contact with support agencies or educational professionals
notes on reading program, professional articles, etc
network meetings, programs and notes; resultant action
minutes of appropriate meetings
professional development plan
professional presentations to colleagues, parents, community (including promotional material)
training results, certificates, diplomas, degrees
training session workbooks and notes
job descriptions, work experience
organisational plans and programs
conference or seminar contributions
family/teacher conferences, meetings
participation in reference or pilot groups
membership of professional bodies
awards
references from colleagues, employers, parent groups, community groups
sessional teaching at relevant institutions, accompanying program and notes.