2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog

Teacher Assistant Pathway Workforce Certificate


Certificate Description

This certificate provides instruction for individuals pursuing the assessment option criteria to meet the No Child Left Behind standards for teacher assistants. Core topics include instructional methodology and instructional strategies, developmental characteristics of children, classroom management, legal and ethical issues, and other related topics. This certificate includes a human resource development (HRD) class that will satisfy 40 or more hours of the 96 hours needed to become an effective Teacher Assistant.

Instructional Format

Online

Contact

Kayla Norman
Lead Instructor for Early Childhood/Education
Email: normanks@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3351

Financial Aid Opportunities Available


Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3341 for more information.

Virginia residents pay the same rate as in-state students.