How to start substitute teaching
Get information on substitute teaching, including why to become a sub, how to become a sub, and how to succeed.
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How to manage unfilled teacher vacancies with long-term subs
More than a quarter of teachers miss 10 or more school days annually. These chronic absences negatively impact student learning, resulting in disengagement and a decrease in test scores. Teacher absences are an inevitable part of the school year. Despite the frequency, schools are often left dealing with these absences last minute. Luckily, it doesn’t…
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How to recruit the best substitute teachers
Even in the midst of a substitute teacher shortage, there are a number of ways to recruit substitute teachers. There are many recruiting methods to consider, like partnering with credentialing schools or alternative-route certification programs, getting creative on social media, and holding in-person hiring events. Here are five concrete actions you can take to level-up…
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Basics of classroom management [Webinar]
Explore classroom management strategies for new teachers in this on-demand webinar.
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How substitute teaching helped me return to the classroom
After a more than 20-year break from substitute teaching, Valerie Pierce knew she wanted to return to education and follow her passion of helping students. This spurred her decision to go back to school and pursue a degree in special education studies. “I really just love being with students and trying to create an engaging…
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How to help substitute teachers succeed
These five strategies can help your school set substitute teachers up for success.
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Tips for substitute teaching in science classes
See tips to succeed as a substitute teacher in science classrooms.
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How to beat the “substitute teacher effect”
Explore four strategies to deal with the Substitute Teacher Effect and lead an effective day of learning.
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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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How to improve your last-minute substitute teacher fill rate
See five tips to help your school or district improve its last-minute substitute teacher fill rate.
