Sub How-Tos
From becoming a substitute teacher to classroom management best practices, here are the latest tips for finding success as a sub and keeping students engaged.
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What to do if you’re late for a substitute assignment
See what to do if you’re running late for your substitute teaching assignment.
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How to have a perfect day as a substitute teacher
See 10 steps to having a successful day as a substitute teacher.
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The CBEST Guide for Substitute Teachers
Here’s what you need to know about the CBEST, including prep, how to register, locations, and fees.
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What to do if you have subpar substitute teaching plans
Get tips for how to manage classrooms when the sub plans are subpar.
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Classroom management tips for substitute teachers
The unexpected can strike in even the best-prepared schools, so it’s helpful to have a good mix of tools and tricks ready to go when you start an assignment. Here are a few ideas that can help in challenging classroom…
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What to do when your subbing assignment is unclear
Robert Acosta is an elementary school teacher with his Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona. Many schools’ rules, guidelines, plans, and procedures have been developed over multiple years. Along those lines, a full-time teacher might spend weeks…
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