2025 TI-1 Application Form - LA Session Logo
  • Application for TI-1: Introduction to Wireless Technology - *Louisiana Session LOCAL Teachers Only*

    There are 8 sections in this digital application for TI-1. Please make sure to complete ALL sections. Refer to our website page for updated information regarding Session Dates, Application Deadlines and Acceptance Dates. Please direct all other questions regarding your application to the ead@arrl.org help desk.
  • Section 1 - Personal Information

    Be sure to include contact information that we can use to communicate with you during school and summer months. Make sure the email address(es) you provide will accept emails from arrl.org.
  • Emergency Contact: *   .
    Relationship to TI Applicant: *  
    Emergency Contact Phone:*   

  • The next amateur radio license I will be studying for is: *
    My unisex T-shirt size preference is:    

    • Section 2 – School or Institution Information 
    • Grade levels offered at your school:*  . Total number of students in school (all grade levels):* . Grade level(s) you teach: * . Subject(s) you teach:* . Total number of years of teaching experience: * . Extracurricular activities and clubs you lead/mentor:   * . Please estimate the number of students involved in your STEM-related clubs and classes: *   

    • Section 3 – Select TI-1 Session Preferences 
    • We will review applications and assign qualifying applicants to one of the sessions based on session preference, ability to attend, and travel distance. Please consider the options below (we suggest to confirm with all parties involved) and carefully determine whether you could attend each session as scheduled.

      We do our best to match you with one of your most preferred sessions dates/local area and will not move you to a session you have indicated you cannot attend. If accepted, ARRL reserves the right to reassign you to a different session you have indicated that you are able to attend with reasonable notice.

    • Section 4 – Essay Questions 
    • Section 5 – Teachers Institute Requirements & Acknowledgment 
    • Section 6 – Membership & Payment Information 
    • If you are accepted, you will be sent a link to pay the $100 Application Fee.

      If you are accepted to a TI-1 session, you will be required to pay an $100 application fee regardless of current membership status. This fee will grant you (1) one-year ARRL membership. If you are already a current paid member, we will add an additional year of membership to your membership expiration date. The $100 application fee also covers a 1-year PRINT subscription of On the Air or QST to share with students in your classroom library. ARRL membership will also grant you access to special teacher discount programs that you will be enrolled in for the year. Membership is non-refundable.

      Is an ARRL membership required to attend TI-1?

      An ARRL membership is not required to apply for TI-1.

      Is an amateur radio license required to attend TI-1?

      It is NOT required that participants have an amateur radio license to attend Teachers Institute.

      However, some of the equipment teachers receive for participating in TI is only usable by licensed amateur radio operators. Teachers who do not hold an amateur radio license by the end of TI will only receive that equipment by mail after obtaining an amateur radio license. Selected teachers will be sent license study materials upon acceptance for their license as a part of the program. There will be at least one free test session for TI participants in class.

    • Section 7 – Submitting your application & Admission decision announcements 
    • All TI application items must be successfully completed and received by the Application Deadline posted on our website. Application information, essay questions and a brief Cover Letter on school letterhead stating your desire to attend, signed by you and a school administrator are required to be considered.

      We will make every effort to notify you of our decision on your application and your session assignment by the Acceptance Date on our website by the home email address you provided. If you have not heard from us by the Acceptance Date on our website, please feel free to contact us via the email.

      If you are accepted, you will be emailed a direct link to reserve your accommodations at the designated hotel after the $100 application fee has been paid. As your session’s date approaches, we will send you detailed the approved hotel accommodation booking link and specifications, should your session/location require it. Please ensure your home email allows arrl.org email addresses to send you email. Check junk and spam folders. The sooner you make travel arrangements, the easier it is to work out complications should any arise.

      Refer to our website page for updated information regarding Session Dates, Application Deadlines and Acceptance Dates. Please direct questions regarding your application to the ead@arrl.org help desk.

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