Office of Teaching Initiatives

Requirements Teaching Assistant - Initial TA Renewal

Initial TA Renewal

Valid for 5 years

Requirements:

1. Paid application on file.
2. Conferral of a High School Diploma or GED
• This was already verified when you obtained your Initial TA certificate. You do NOT need to send it again.
3. A passing score on the ATAS exam.
• You have already passed this exam and do not need to take it again. Your scores will carry over to the Renewal application.
4. All workshops required for certification.
• You have already completed this requirement, but make sure there are no new workshops to be completed.
5. Fingerprint clearance
• You have already completed this requirement and do not need to be fingerprinted again.
6. Completion of 100 hours of Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE).
• You will attest to having completed these hours when you apply for the Initial TA Renewal.

 

FAQ:

Q: How many times can I renew the Initial TA certificate?

A: You can renew the certificate as many times as you’d like.

 

Q: What happens if I let my Initial TA certificate lapse? Can I still get a Renewal?

A: Yes! You can apply for a Renewal after having stopped out for a while. The Renewal will be valid from the day it is issued.

 

Q: Where do I send my CTLE completion certificates?

A: You will not send in any evidence of CTLE; you must keep the completion certificates and be able to produce them in the event you are audited.

 

Q: My TA level I certificate is about to expire; can I apply for this Renewal?

A: No, you would need to apply for the Initial TA certificate and then move to the Renewal when you near the five-year expiration date.