Substantial Blog
Do you like to geek out on substitute teaching, too? Our blog is designed for people in education looking for new ideas, resources and tried-and-true strategies to improve the substitute teaching experience.
Back to Subbing Week
A week of orientation and training to prepare subs for the new school year.
Substitute Shortage? Invest in the Subs You Have, Not the Ones (You Think) You Need
We’ve found it’s usually not a question of “enough,” but rather, “engagement.”
Boost Your School Sub Pool: Five Strategies to Try This Year
Subs choose when and where to work; here’s why and how you should ensure your school is #1 on their lists.
Let’s Get Physical: Substitute Teaching & P.E.
Here are our 5 top tips and to make PE a less daunting endeavor and ensure a great experience for kids.
Great Teachers Are Made By The Teacher Next Door
Thinking back to my substitute experience, this statement summarized any success I had as a sub.
Bridging Teacher Absence: How Classroom Culture and Technology Can Support Substitute Teachers
My absence could not be a reason to stop our learning trajectory or allow an unproductive misuse of time…
From College Senior to Substitute Teacher
Instead of taking the spring to travel, or live and work at home, as so many mid-year graduates do, Jade Le decided to stay in Oakland and substitute teach in an urban, high-needs school.
Three Insights from My Shadow a Student Challenge
I have spent a lot of time in schools, but one day shadowing gave me a much more nuanced picture.
Innovative Teacher Prep Program Leverages Substitute Teaching
More exposure in the classroom, whether through a practicum or subbing, allows you not only to develop quick decision-making skills, but also to make those skills automatic.
Corporate Involvement in Substitute Teaching Program Leads to Tremendous Impact
The idea was simple; to provide an opportunity for our associates to become certified substitute teachers and then offer their services to our public schools on days when classroom teachers were scheduled to be out for pre-arranged professional development.
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