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Fall 2026 TA Trainings
The information below about Fall 2026 TA Trainings was recently sent to L&S Directors of Graduate Study and Graduate Program Managers (per the UW Directory). Please coordinate within your department to be sure this information is passed on to TAs.
New TA Training by L&S
Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:45am - 4:00pm
This training is strongly recommended for TAs new to their role at UW, or those who have been unable to attend a previous training. Participants will register in advance to access an asynchronous Canvas. TAs will leave the training motivated and equipped to be effective and inclusive teachers.
Returning TA Workshop by L&S
Thurs, Aug 27, 2026, 8:30am – 1:00pm
L&S will host a workshop designed specifically for TAs with prior teaching experience at UW. Participants will register in advance to access an asynchronous Canvas course.
Chinese Names Pronunciation Workshop
Friday, Sept. 11th from 3:00pm–4:00pm
In this workshop, TAs will learn essential Chinese pronunciation tips and leave with the skills they need to say their students' names right the first time.
For TAs teaching ESR courses:
Pedagogy Fundamentals for Teaching about Race/Racism
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10am - 12:30pm
The Ethnic Studies Subcommittee will host an in-person training for TAs of Ethnic Studies Requirement courses. The training is open to both first-time TAs and those with more experience.
For Comm B TAs:
Reminder: Communication B TA Training
Training focuses on issues common to all Comm-B courses.
The training includes a Canvas module and two sessions:
- Mon, Aug 24, 9:00am to 12:15pm, College Library 3rd Floor, Room 3250
- Tues, Aug 25, 9:00am to 12:15pm, College Library 3rd Floor, Room 3250
Required for all new TAs: FERPA Training
TAs must complete an online training course on student privacy rights. The course is accessible to anyone with NetID credentials through the
FERPA Training website. Visit
FERPA Overview for additional information.
Required for all new TAs: Graduate Assistants Equity Workshops
These trainings, offered by the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, are required for TAs to be reappointed for more than one semester. More information and dates of Fall workshops will be available here:
Graduate Assistants Equity Workshops.
