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PO Box 3470Logan UT 84323-3470www. STEDI.org
The key to getting the very best substitute teachers is as easy as
A,B,C!
What are the two WORST ways of getting substitute teachers?
Dear Substitute Teaching Administrator:
We have been researching substitute teaching since 1995 at Utah State University. We know the struggles of recruiting!
We have found the two WORST ways of attracting subs:
1) RAISING PAY. It doesn’t even work in the short-term. Studies at STEDI.org prove that offering more money is not the best way to keep and retain substitutes.
2) LOWERING EXPECTATIONS. If “breathing” is all you require from an applicant to substitute teach, no one will want to work for you.
So...what is the BEST way to get the BEST subs?
It’s simple: Raise the bar. Expect more from your substitute teachers. REQUIRE TRAINING. We have learned that initial AND ongoing training are the keys. Our research shows that training is the only common trait in successful recruiting and retaining efforts.
An open letter to substitute teaching administrators
We realize there are many substitute training options. Some are cheap, some in-house. But there is no other COLLEGE-LEVEL training course like our SubSkills Online TrainingTM OR our 9th edition Substitute Teacher Handbook.TM
Training will give your substitutes what you and they want:- Respect: substitute teaching is an honorable profession- Flexibility: the chance to teach when and where they want- Great hours: an ideal job, especially for people with kids- Impact: substitutes change lives and make lifelong friends- Professionalism: they work with other teaching pros- Recognition: they will get honored for a job well done
All because you cared enough to require training to attract the very best subs! Here is what you should do next: Step A: Choose online or printed training Step B: Give your new or returning subs options Step C: Choose five people to get SubSkills for free
Geoffrey G. Smith, DirectorKelley K. Stone, District CoordinatorSTEDI.org435-755-7800
Substitute teacher training makes an impact
Alleghany IU 3, PAMetro Nashville Public Schools, TNKnoxville County Schools, TNBoston Public Schools, MAArlington Independent School District, TXAtlanta Public Schools, GAFulton County Schools, GAKeller Independent School District, TXSan Felipe Del Rio CISD, TXSarasota County Schools, FLTooele School District, UTWeber School District, UTWilliamson County Schools, TNWilson County Schools, TNMinneapolis Public Schools, MNHobbs Municipal Schools, NMNorth Platte R-1 School District, NEBryan Independent School District, TXPocatello #93, IDDowney Unified School District, CAFairfield-Suisan Unified School District, CAKansas City Kansas Public Schools, KSAuburn Washburn Unified School District 437, KSSioux Falls School District, SDCanyons School District, UTSan Juan Unified School District, CASacramento County Office of Education, CACentral Bucks School District, PAVirginia Beach City SD, VARichland One School District, SCIrvine Independent School District, TXJordan School District, UTDouglas County Schools, GAMiami Dade County Schools, FLGrant Wood Area Education Agency, IA
Great Prairie Area Education Agency, IAMississippi Bend Area Education Agency, IARegion One ESC, TXSchool District of LaCrosse, WILyon County School District, NVSan Jacinto Unified School District, CAGloucester County Public Schools, VALoudoun County Public Schools, VANorthside Independent School District, TXCopperas Cove Independent School District, TXEverett School District, WASt Landry Parish Public Schools, LALake Havasu Unified School District #1, AZDenver Public Schools, COVentura Unified School District, CASt Johns County School District, FLSublett County School District 9, WYKodiak Island Borough School District, AKValley View Community Unit School District 365U, ILRedwood City School District, CAYolo County Office of Education, CALammersville Unified School District, CAEl Paso Independent School District, TXIrving Independent School District, TXBaltimore County Public Schools, MDBroward County Schools, FLDallas Independent School District, TXFort Worth Independent School District, TXSonoma County Office of Education, CAWest New York School District, NJ
We will give our SubSkills online course to 5 people in your district—FREE of charge. This is the best way of introducing you to our substitute training. C
STEP Choose five people to get SubSkills for free
How to try our training for freeAct now to get ready for next year.
Contact Kelley at [email protected] or call her at 435-755-7800 ext. 103.
(435) 755-7800 ext. 103
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A sample of districts who use STEDI.
Substitute Teacher Handbook Our 9th Edition has more of everything!
SubSkills Online Course Our best-selling, online course
More video examples of teachers implementing
the skills discussed in the handbook.
More online content available only to
handbook users.
Our handbook has the same content from
the SubSkills Online Training Course—but
in a print version.
More discussion boards. Now your subs can learn from other subs.
More fill-in activities handbook users can copy
and print. No more dead time in class.
SubDiploma: A printable course-completion certificate in a PDF format.
SubSkills Online Course: Covers classroom management, teaching strategies, the professional substitute teacher, special education, and fill-in activities with over 100 activities to download.
Fast: It takes 8 hours to complete.
SubAssessment: An online assessment to determine understanding of the skills presented in the SubSkills Online Training Course.
A great investment: Since over 80% of your substitute teaching pool will stay within your district, it’s the best money you can spent to increase
student achievement.
Choose online or printed trainingASTEP
ONLINE
Or both! Call to find out how...
Give your new or returning subs options
Online Training (option A)SubSkills Online Training CourseThis comprehensive 8-10 hour online training course includes:
• SubOrientation: a short video to orient new substitute teachers.
• SubSkills Online Course: covers classroom management, teaching strategies, the professional substitute teacher, special education, and fill-in activities with over 100 activities to download.
Textbook Training (option B)Substitute Teacher Handbook The Substitute Teacher Handbook gives you everything from the SubSkills Online Training Course— but in a print version. It does not include the online tutorials or videos, but it does include the SubAssessment and SubDiploma.
Your new subs can choose either online OR textbook training
OR
Returning Substitutes New SubstitutesKeep the existing subs in your pool on a
three-year rotation of courses, one per year.
B
STEPThe BEST way to attract, train, and keep the highest quality substitute teachers
ADVANCED Classroom Management Course The Advanced Classroom Management Package is a professional development course that teaches more advanced techniques in management of classroom. This course will help the substitute teacher understand these more advanced principles to become even more effective in the classroom. Includes the Advanced Classroom Management assessment.
ADVANCED Teaching Strategies Course The Advanced Teaching Strategies course is a professional development course designed to help substitute teachers understand the more advanced teaching strategies and skills required to become more effective in the classroom. Includes the Advanced Teaching Strategies assessment.
ADVANCED Special Education Course
The Advanced Special Education Course provides a greater understanding of the unique terminology as well as skills needed to work with students with special needs. It also covers effective strategies for working with paraeducators. Includes the Advanced Special Education assessment.
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Who should pay for the training? Some districts make the subs pay. Other districts take advantage of our bulk discounts and pay. Talk with Kelley at (435) 755-7800 ext. 103 and discuss what’s best for your district.
(435) 755-7800 ext. 103
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