National consultation on exemplars: What difference does it make for teachers?

Earlier this year 225 primary, intermediate and secondary schools took part in a national consultation on the draft national exemplars. Schools effectively trialled the exemplars and provided feedback on their quality and usefulness. The results, though mixed, were generally positive, and have influenced the ongoing development of national exemplars. They also have implications for the professional development of teachers when the national exemplars are implemented in 2003.