TA Resources

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Have questions about being a Teaching Assistant (TA) at UIC? Get started by exploring this curated list of resources organized by topic.

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Getting Started as a TA

Experienced graduate students have put together this guide to help you get started as a Teaching Assistant (TA)
A Guide to Working with your Faculty Supervisor

Suggested topics to discuss with your supervisor to make sure you are on the same page to ensure a great semester
Questions to Ask your Faculty Supervisor

Specific questions to ask your supervisor to help clarify your role organized by key topics
New TA Orientation Resources

Overview videos to help you get started as a TA as well as recordings from past orientation sessions
Letters of Accommodation (LOA) Guidance for TAs

There may be times when a student discloses to you that they have a disability or that they need accommodations to participate in class. This guide walks you through what to do when that happens.
UIC Course Modalities

Overview of the different types of course formats and resources and guides to support each type of instruction.
Classroom Database

Contains pictures and descriptions of all centrally managed and many college managed classrooms across campus (netID login required)

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