This article describes programs which have been effective in training history teaching assistants (TA's). Practical ideas and suggestions which history departments can implement for the professional development of TA's are included. (Author/RM)

This pamphlet describes the Distinguished Achievement Awards of The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education which were conceived in 1965 as an annual event to encourage member colleges and universities to describe their successful programs and, in turn, to stimulate other institutions to greater action. Presented in the first half…