Certification
Requirements Teaching Assistant - Initial TA Certificate
Valid for 5 Years
Requirements:
- Paid application on file.
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Conferral of a High School Diploma or GED
- Only official transcripts of these documents will be accepted. Please see:
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A passing score on the ATAS exam.
- For exam information, please see:
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All workshops required for certification.
- Workshops must be completed through a NYS Approved Provider.
- All workshop completion will be reported by the workshop provider. We will not accept certificates of completion from applicants.
- Please see our website for workshop information:
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Fingerprint clearance
- All fingerprinting must be completed by IdentoGO and only for certification, not "employment".
- Please use this link to set up a fingerprint appointment:
FAQ:
Q: Once I get my TA Initial, what do I have to do?
A: If you plan to only work at the TA Initial level, you must complete 100 hours of CTLE over the course of five years.
Q: Do I have to move the TA Initial certificate to Pre-Professional?
A: No, you can obtain the Initial TA Renewal every five years for as long as you want to work. You have to complete 100 hours of CTLE over the course of the five years you were certified in order to get the Renewal.
Q: Do I have to apply for the TA Initial, or will I automatically get it?
A: You have to apply each time you want to renew the Initial. You will attest to having completed the 100 hours of CTLE at that time.