TA Orientation

Each fall, CTL hosts a TA Orientation (TAO) to prepare graduate students for their teaching responsibilities at Stanford. This event is highly recommended for all TAs. It will provide a foundation in evidence-based teaching practices for new and returning TAs, postdocs, and other members of the campus community. Each winter and spring, CTL hosts an in-person open house to recognize TAs and introduce them to CTL and campus resources.

If you are unable to attend TAO, TAO Any Time is a self-paced online course introducing you to the fundamentals of effective pedagogy for teaching assistants.

Fall Quarter TA Orientation 2025 will be held Friday, September 19, 8am–12 noon in Lathrop Library.

Stanford Policy Resources

• The Honor Code and Fundamental Standard Video
• Title IX and Sexual Harassment Policy Office Video
• Teaching Students with Disabilities from the Office of Accessible Education
• Office of Accessible Education Video 

Stanford Policies

• "Honor Code and Fundamental Standard"
• Environmental Health and Safety - Emergency Preparedness Program
• Office of Accessible Education (OAE)
• Sexual Harassment Policy Office
• University Policy on Recording and Broadcasting Classes[BC1] 

Questions?

Contact Nakisha Whittington, Assistant Director, Graduate Teaching Programs, for more information at any time. Please also contact Nakisha if you need a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access information.

nakishaw@stanford.edu
408 Panama Mall, Suite 149