Description
This course will not only prepare participants for the Level I NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam, but also for becoming a successful teaching assistant. Students will be provided instruction to brush up on the four areas of the exam: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Instructional Support, as well as certification in the three required NYSED workshops in DASA, Identification and Treatment of Child Abuse, and Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE). The role of the teaching assistant, case studies, effective teaching strategies and navigation of the NYSED-OTI online certification process for teaching assistants will also be included. Books and materials will be provided. This course is 30 hours, including NYSED mandated workshops. Students are required to purchase the NYSTCA Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) (095) Test Secrets Study Guide Mometrix Media LLC, ISBN: 978-1-61072-338-1 (10 meetings/30 hours)
