# Training

**Source**: https://ctlo.caltech.edu/universityteaching/programs/training
**Parent**: https://ctlo.caltech.edu/universityteaching/resources/courses/universal-design-for-learning

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# Training

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CTLO's **training programs** prepare Caltech instructors, teaching assistants, and others to meet students where they are, create inclusive classroom environments, and apply evidence-based teaching methods. Please explore to find out more:

- [Teaching Assistant Orientations](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/universityteaching/programs/training/ta-orientation): required for all first-time TAs, whether graduate or undergraduate students, orientations are available at the beginning of each quarter.
- [Head TAs](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/universityteaching/programs/training/headtas): training includes strategies for course organization, communication, mentoring and managing TA teams, and more.
- Microteaching: practice teaching sessions, where peers sit in as "students" and share feedback under the guidance of an expert facilitator, are helpful before starting to teach, and at later points.
- [Course Ombuds](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/universityteaching/programs/training/courseombuds): training for students serving as liaisons with faculty and instructors is offered each quarter.