L&S TA Training
This page contains details about L&S TA Training events. Generally, the Fall Training takes place on the Thursday before classes start. The Spring Training date is more variable - please check this site as Spring semester approaches. TAs will leave the training motivated and equipped to be effective and inclusive teachers.
Upcoming TA Trainings
The Fall 2023 L&S TA Training took place in-person on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Spring 2024 TA Training will be held in-person on Monday, January 22, 2024.
For details, please visit our website: https://teachlearn.ls.wisc.edu/ta-training/
Departmental & Other TA Trainings
Departments should also be sure their TAs attend a Graduate Assistants Equity Workshop. TAs MUST complete this workshop in order to be appointed for more than one semester.
There are other TA trainings across campus that may be of interest to L&S TAs, including:
- Communication-B TA Training
- Teaching About Race/Racism for Graduate Students (for TAs of ESR courses)
L&S TA Training is Run by the L&S TA Training & Support Team
We seek to empower all L&S Teaching Assistants (TAs) to flourish by providing continuous training and support.
We help our TAs acquire knowledge, skills, and confidence to cultivate engaged, equitable environments where all students (and teachers!) can thrive as they navigate the challenges and joys of learning.
We value TAs as whole persons and are dedicated to developing excellent, effective, and empathetic teachers strengthened by sustainable teaching practices.
Our Team includes: