SUBSTITUTE SYSTEM LEADERS ACADEMY
A 10-Week, Personalized Learning Experience
STRATEGIC FOCUS
Many districts are struggling with substitute coverage, but few articulate a vision for how it could work better. This course helps you unpack what’s happening today, and see what’s possible for the future.
VISION + PLAN
The course starts with a deep dive into your sub data, using Substantial’s data tool. Over the course of 10 weeks you’ll make small immediate improvements and develop a strategy to improve substitute teaching in your district (and a plan to get it done).
DESIGN THINKING +
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
In addition to learning about subs as a strategic lever, we want to equip you to do something about it. You’ll learn concrete skills for making change happen in complex systems.
WHY WORK ON SUBSTITUTE TEACHING?
The average student spends 6-8% of instructional time with substitute teachers — that’s about a year of their K-12 education.
In most districts 30-50% of substitute teachers are
aspiring to become full-time teachers.
PERSONALIZED COHORTS - START ANYTIME
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE
The entire academy happens online — from coursework to coaching calls, there’s no travel required.
10 WEEKS, 2 HRS/WEEK
Each week includes 20 minutes self-paced coursework, one 30-60 minute assignment (learning by doing), and an hour long coaching call.
DATA ANALYSIS
Using the data from your online sub assignment system, we’ll prepare an interactive data dashboard to explore your substitute system.
OUTCOME = YOUR PLAN
We will wrap up the course by helping you create a plan to improve and innovate how substitute teaching works in your school system.
ACADEMY LOGISTICS
DATES
Each academy is run individually, according to your schedule.
INVESTMENT
Participation in the academy is $2500 and can include up to 4 members of your substitute staffing team.
APPLICATION
If you’re interested in bringing the academy to your district — for you or your entire team — complete our online application.
MORE QUESTIONS?
We’re just covering the basics, so let us know if something else is on your mind. Email us at
leaders-academy[at] substantialclassrooms.org.
ARE YOU READY TO GET STRATEGIC ABOUT SUBS?
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