Like many districts across the country, El Rancho Unified School District (USD) faced significant challenges in staffing their Special Education (SPED) classrooms, particularly with a shrinking in-house substitute teacher pool following the pandemic. With a limited pool of in-house substitutes and an urgent need for paraprofessional support, El Rancho turned to Swing Education to fill…
Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) is a tuition-free public charter school system in East Oakland, California. Serving K-12 students across two campuses, LCPS has partnered with Swing Education for nearly ten years to streamline substitute management as their schools have grown. Managing absences across two busy campuses Before partnering with Swing, LCPS relied on a…
Whether or not you’re new to the Swing platform, we are constantly making updates to enhance your experience. At Swing, we’re more than just a platform — we’re a partner, and we’re here to help you succeed. Take advantage of resources As our partner, there are so many resources available to schools, and the best…
One of the significant challenges schools face is managing teacher absences, which can disrupt the learning environment and place additional stress on both staff and students. It’s not surprising to learn that 72% of public schools have higher teacher absenteeism now than before the pandemic. In fact, 61% report that it is “much more difficult”…
UIC College Prep, located in Chicago’s Medical District, is one of 17 schools in the Noble network of charter schools. Since its inception in 2008, UIC College Prep has been recognized as one of the best high schools in the city, distinguished for its non-selective enrollment policy, which ensures that any student from any part…
Managing teacher absences can be a challenge, especially when you’re faced with last-minute gaps in coverage. Fortunately, Swing Education offers a solution that helps schools navigate these unpredictable situations: the floating sub request. In this blog, we’ll explore what floating sub requests are, how to use them effectively, and how they can help boost your…
