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We train Substitute Teachers

We help substitute managers attract, train and keep the very best substitutes

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Since 1995, we have trained more than 370,000 substitutes


2What substitute problems do you face?

Please rate the following 1-9 with 9 being very high

RecruitingYour district/organization attracts 90% of the potential substitutes ................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9You are confident in your current recruiting practices ............................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9You have more people applying than you know what to do with ........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9You are competitive with district round about you .................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9You are active in promoting your job openings to: Parents ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Community ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 College/University students ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Training for non-certified individuals:Required for employment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Provided by the district .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Skills training, classroom management, teaching, etc............................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Orientation, how to use the automated phone system, etc. ................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9District policies ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SubReadyAre your teachers prepared to received substitute teachers ................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Are your school administrative assistants ready ......................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9How well your substitutes are treated (overall) ............................................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 By the Students .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 By the Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 By the Staff ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 By the Principals ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SubAppreciationYour district is active in providing recognition to your substitutes ..................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Your schools regularly show appreciation to your substitutes .............................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Substitutes in your district feel appreciated .................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Your district is better at rewarding substitutes than other districts .................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SubManagementOur district staff are competent in:Training substitutes .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Managing substitutes ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Recruiting substitutes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Placing substitutes .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Training schools on being SubReady ................................................................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Providing reports to administrators .................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Providing reports to schools ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

About YouYour name _________________________________________________ Your title _________________________________________________________School district _____________________________________________ Number of students ______________________________________________

SubstitutesNumber of teachers requiring a sub? _______________________ Number of subs? _________________________________________________What was your fill-rate rate yesterday? ____________________ Fill rate last month? ______________________________________________Fill rate last year? __________________________________Number of subs are in your teaching pool right now? ______ At end of the school year? _______________________________________Number of subs in your pool at start of year? ______________ At January 1 or middle of school year? ___________________________

Be a STEDI-Ready district and improve in all these areas!

Take this quiz and identify your problems. Note: Anything below a 7 is reason for concern.


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EMPLOY ONLY “STEDI-READY” SUBSTITUTES

They receive on-going training.They continue their substitute education through:

- Studying the STEDI SubSuggestions Newsletter - Participating in the STEDI Webinars - Applying the STEDI training e-mail reminders - Joining the STEDI SubSkills Alumni Group - Networking with other STEDI-Ready teachers - Advanced Courses

They are true professionals. - They arrive to school on time - They dress appropriately

They pass district requirements. - SubDiploma - Favorable results on criminal background check - Successful completion of a behavioral interview - Read and write English

They love students. - Love to work with children ages 5-18 because they have been trained how to work with them

- Relate to and appreciate students - Inspire a love of learning - Have a good sense of humor - Set a good example as a model citizen - Love to learn and are willing to try new things - Show patience, kindness, fairness, consistency

They are happier.STEDI-Ready subs appear 20 pounds lighter and 10 years younger because they are happy and prepared! :)

They pass the STEDI course.They have completed the 8-hour, college-level SubSkills Online Training Course, or they have read the entire STEDI Substitute Teacher Handbook.

How to solve your substitute teacher problems


413 reasons you should require every substitute to take STEDI training

A STEDI-trained substitute is not only good for the substitute, it is extremely valuable to the district

1) Less LiabilityTraining substitute teachers reduces the risk that the substitutes would do something that would cause legal action.

2) Lower Hiring CostsYou will received less applications from unqualified substitutes because only trained subs will apply.

3) Fewer ComplaintsA STEDI-Ready substitute knows what to do in tough situations. You will receive fewer complaints.

4) Less TurnoverSubstitutes stop teaching because they hate their job, and they hate their job because they don’t know how to handle students.

5) Reduced ClaimsYou will see a reduction in unemployment claims because substitutes will be employed and much happier.

6) Increased Fill RateYou will be able to fill more classrooms each day because trained substitutes tend to work more often.

7) Higher Quality SubsOur courses are the most comprehensive training programs available. The result is a higher quality substitute.

8) Greater RetentionThere is a correlation between training and retention. Trained substitutes tend to stay in your “active” pool longer.

9) More Teaching DaysTrained substitutes want to teach more than un-trained substitutes. The training gives them confi-dence and knowledge.

10) One-year Follow-upYour substitutes will receive a one-year course follow-up to insure optimal retention of the material presented.

11) Guarantee for AdminWe guarantee that complaints registered against substitute teachers will decrease, that your teach-ers will recognize the change in quality of substitute teachers and will leave more competent lesson plans, and that the quality of applicants will increase.

12) Guarantee for SubsIf your substitutes earn their SubDiploma and meet your district’s hiring requirements and they are still not offered a job, we will refund their tuition 100%.

13) Purchase or require training in your district and you’ll have access to:

SubGuide Package: Training webinars, articles, and resources for administrators on recruiting, training, and retaining substitute teachers.

SubRecruiting Package: Wording, suggestions, and tips to find the best substitute teachers.

SubReady Package: How to train your faculty and staff to receive substitute teachers.

SubAppreciation Package: How to recognize and reward your substitute teachers.


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For the new hire For the existing subs in your pool

ONLINE TrainingSubSkills Online Training Course

This comprehensive 8-10 hour online training course includes:

• SubOrientation Online Orientation: a 25-minute 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 70 activities to download.

ADVANCED ClassroomManagement Course

The Advanced Classroom Management Package is a professional development course that teaches more advanced tech-niques in management of classroom. This course will help the substitute teacher un-derstand these more advanced principles to become even more effective in the classroom. Includes 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 Strate-gies assessment.

ADVANCED Special Education Course

The Advanced Special Education Course provides a greater understanding of the unique terminology as well as skills need-ed to work with students with special needs. It also covers effective strategies for working with paraeducators. Includes Advanced Special Education assessment.

TEXTBOOK Training 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.

ALL new substitutes receive…

SubAssessment While completing the online or printed course, they take our several online SubAssessments to determine their understanding of the skills.

SubDiploma After they earn an 85 or higher in each section, and after they complete all online tests, they may print a PDF course-completion certificate.

SubSuggestionsAll substitutes receive biweekly tips on how to be better subs.

Prices subject to change without notice. Expires June 30, 2016

You can choose either online OR textbook training

The substitutes in your pool are on a three-year rotation of courses, one per year.

Training makes an Impact!

New Substitutes Returning Substitutes

This year make an impact on substitute teacher training in your district! Now, with our one-price solutions, we train ALL of your current and new substitute teachers. Our powerful courses are easy

to implement and will revolutionize substitute teaching in your district into an opportunity for educational excellence. New and veteran teachers will benefit!


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Your substitute teachers will learn 6 essential skills

1) Classroom Management• Four principles of human behavior• Five skills for effectively managing

behavior• Get and keep students on task• Maintain a high rate of positive

interactions• Teach expectations• Respond non-coercively to

consequential behavior• Avoid becoming trapped

2) Teaching Strategies• Kick-starters: start a lesson and get

students engaged• Graphic organizers: help students retain

and make sense of material• Questioning strategies: ask really

thought-provoking questions• Group work strategies: get everyone

involved as a team• Reviewing activities: help students re-

call and retain information in fun ways

3) The Professional Substitute Teacher• At home: what to do before you go to

your substitute teaching job• Prior to entering the classroom: Get

your day off to a great start• Before the bell rings: enter the class-

room prepared and confident• Throughout the day: keep up the

positive energy throughout the day• At the end of the day: leave a lasting

impression; get ready for tomorrow• Jobs: get more and better substitute

teaching jobs

4) Special Education• Working with children with different

strengths and weaknesses• Having an attitude of respect• Avoiding demeaning words• Working with paraprofessionals• Being familiar with special education

laws and terms• Maintaining instructional consistency• Adapting lessons and activities• Knowing students and meeting all their

needs• Characteristics of disabilities: autism,

blindness, emotional, learning, etc.

5) Other Things You Should Know• Safe schools policy• First aid and safety• Emergency and evacuation procedures• Legal aspects of job• Child abuse: knowing the signs and how

to report• Sexual-harassment: what it is and how

to report• Diversity sensitivity• Bullying: how to prevent and stop• Out-of-classroom activities: assemblies,

field trips, etc.

6) Fill-in Activities• Over 70 activities to download• Activities that supplement the perma-

nent teacher’s lesson plan• Starter activities• Five-minute filler activities• Short activities• Early-finisher activities

No matter if they do online or print, they will be STEDI-Ready

We turn ordinary substitutes into STEDI-Ready subs


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Our comprehensive training includes all this

8 Hours of InstructionOur training is very specific, relevant, applicable, and practical. The guesswork of classroom behavior has been removed. There are

specific skills that avoid or eliminate 94% of all behavior problems with strategies to handle the remaining 6%.

Year-Long AdviceYour subs will receive our SubSuggestions newsletter every other week and training vid-eos. The follow-up for SubSkills is beyond that newsletter and specific to SubSkills graduates. Effective professional development is not a one-and-done, it’s ongoing and relevant.

AssessmentsWe test them on their substitute teaching skills. You don’t have to. They must pass with an 85% or better. They will then earn their SubDiploma while demonstrating a knowledge of:

- Classroom management- Teaching strategies- Being prepared and professional- Taking assignments in special education- Legal and educational aspects of teaching- Appropriate use of fill-in activities- How to avoid common teaching traps

DiplomaAfter passing the SubAssessment, they will receive a SubDiploma. This proves they understand the material presented in the course.

The SubDiploma is a printable PDF certificate. We encourage the substitute to add it to their resume and let the school district know of their academic accomplishment.

Your substitutes will be ready on day one


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Geoffrey G. SmithHe is the director of the Substitute Teaching Division of STEDI.org and was the founding director of the Substitute Teaching Insti-tute at Utah State University. He has been the principal investigator for the Substitute Teacher Educational Program Initiative (STEP-IN). He is the publisher of the Substi-tute Teaching Handbook. He holds an MBA in Public Administration and a Master of Educational Economics.

Jessica L. SmithShe is the Substitute Teacher Trainer at the Substitute Teaching Division of STEDI.org. She has worked as both a permanent teacher and a substitute teacher. She trains thousands of substitute teachers nationwide through webinars, online, and onsite train-ing.

Glenn Latham (1931-2001)Dr. Latham was a professor emeritus of special education at Utah State University and served as a principal investigator at the Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center. His core principles and strategies are an in-tegral part of the STEDI.org’s training.

Max L. Longhurst, Ph.D.Dr. Longhurst was the elementary education specialist at Utah State University. He writes, field-tests, and develops materials for sub-stitute teachers and conducts seminars and training sessions for school personnel and educators. Having been in the classroom both as a permanent teacher and a substi-tute teacher, his experience provides practi-cal applications for teaching and learning strategies.

OUR METHODS ARE BASED ON RESEARCH

The Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University (STI/USU) was established in 1995 to provide substitute teachers with handbooks containing “how-to’s” and class-room fill-in activities.

The U.S. Department of Education recog-nized STI/USU in 1997 with the first-ever awarding of federal funds for field-initiated research in the realm of substitute teaching.

STI/USU implemented research-based prac-tices to improve recruiting, training, and re-tention efforts in school districts throughout the United States. STI/USU now operates as STEDI.org.

STEDI.org continues the research, distri-bution, and training as well as the mission which began at STI/USU.

The course was developed at a university

Founded as the Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University in 1995, STEDI.org provides research-based training materials and services designed to improve student achievement when students are taught by a substitute teacher and to assist those who manage substitute teachers.


10What happens when a substitute passes our course?

4 LEARN FUNDAMENTAL SKILLSYou will acquire all the skills you need to be an exceptional substitute.

An approved STEDI-Ready substitute teach-er knows how to:• Recognize appropriate behavior• Ignore inappropriate behavior• Set and teach clear expectations• Handle consequential student behavior• Effectively get and keep students on task

• Present lesson material in an engaging way• Fill in time when the lesson plans end early• Maintain a risk-free environment• Inspire and motivate students to excel• Create a useful “SubPack” resource kit

Plus, you will also join a network of professional substi-tutes where you can share lesson plans and activity ideas! We all win.

4 IMPRESS YOUR EMPLOYERYou will show school districts you are serious about substitute teaching.

Administrators are extremely impressed with substitute teachers who take it upon them-selves to receive training, particularly those who do so at their own expense. When you pass the SubAssessment and earn your Sub-Diploma, make sure to add it to your resume

and let your school district know of your academic ac-complishment. Many districts reward those who success-fully become STEDI-Ready by increasing the frequency of job assignments and even giving pay raises.

4 RECEIVE ONGOING TRAINING You will discover fresh ideas with our biweekly updates.

Your training does not end by earning your SubDiploma. We continue to give you even more ideas with our biweekly “SubSugges-tions Newsletter.” Every other week, we give you tips for improving your teaching skills. These SubSuggestions focus on all facets of substitute teaching: getting the attention

of your students, handling a “tough” setting, and working in special education. Plus, we share with you new fill-in activities that keep your students occupied and learning at the same time.

4 GET OFFERED A JOBYou will get offered a job as a substitute—or your money back.

As an approved STEDI-Ready sub, you will get a substitute teaching job offer—guaran-teed—or we will refund 100% of your tuition. If you complete our SubSkills Online Training Course or read the entire Substitute Teacher Handbook…and earn your STEDI SubDi-

ploma…and meet your district’s hiring requirements and you are still not offered a job, we will refund 100% of your tuition. To get a refund, contact us at 435-755-7800. You have nothing to lose! And the training you gain is yours to keep for life.

4 BECOME A TRUE PROFESSIONAL You will be head and shoulders above other substitutes.

Even if your district does not cover the tuition for you to become a STEDI-Ready substitute, the benefits will pay off in the short- and long-run. There is a difference be-tween a “normal” substitute and an approved STEDI-Ready substitute. Investing in your

own training shows that you believe in your professional development. You will be a better teacher. You will be a top performer. You will demonstrate your desire to enter any classroom truly prepared. A STEDI-Ready substitute is the mark of a true professional.

4 GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCEYou will gain the self-assurance to teach any class or age group.

Preparation is power. As an approved STEDI-Ready substitute, you will master the skills to enter any classroom with confidence. At STEDI, we did a national survey and discovered that the #1 request by substitute teachers is training in how to successfully manage inappropriate behavior. We will

teach you to be an approved STEDI-Ready substitute by focusing on these basic skills:- Behavior Management- Teaching Strategies- The Professional Substitute- Special Education- Fill-in Activities(Oh, and you will learn to avoid those nasty traps that substitute teachers fall into!)


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The Substitute Teaching Division of STEDI.org has pro-vided a valuable service to our school district.

STEDI.org provides online training for our substitute teachers in a timely and effective manner. The training has reduced complaints registered against substitute teachers and has increased the retention of our quality substitute teachers.

This is my second school district with which I have im-plemented STEDI.org. Principals have also been very impressed with the training and have seen a significant difference in the caliber of substitutes. I recommend STEDI.org to you without reservation.

– Mr. Britt, Frederick County (MD)

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The Substitute Teaching Division of STEDI.org has been a great resource for our district.

STEDI.org has provided online training for our substi-tute teachers as a prerequisite for being hired into the district. The training has provided the substitutes with necessary and effective tools to help them better man-age a classroom.

Their staff has always responded quickly and profes-sionally to our questions and concerns. Additionally, they have provided excellent support for our substitute teachers when technical or content-based questions arise.

When we began the training program, the set-up and implementation went smoothly and with minimal disruption. The people at STEDI.org were experienced and helpful in the transition and I would highly recom-mend them.

– Ms. Washington, Boston Public (MA)

STEDI.org provides training for our substitute teach-ers in a timely and effective manner. The training has reduced complaints registered against substitute teachers and has increased the retention of our quality substitute teachers.

We have received positive feedback from our sub-stitutes regarding the ease of use, the helpful fill-in activities and the excellent customer service they have received from STEDI.org.

– Ms. Hill, Metro-Nashville Schools (TN)

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We have only recently begun our work with STEDI. However, it is clear that the quality of new substitute teachers is much better qualified and prepared for their work in our district. We believe that this training will reduce complaints registered against our substi-tute teachers and will increase the retention of our quality substitute teachers.

I recommend that you give STEDI fair consideration. I believe that you will be pleased with their training and the ease with whom they are to work.

– Mr. Mayer, Fort Worth ISD (TX)

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After some years, I’ve taken up substitute teaching again and was introduced to STEDI through a school district to which I’d applied. I have the handbook and plan to take the online course. The resources STEDI offers have been invaluable. Especially help-ful is the information on classroom management. I highly recommend the handbook too.

– Suzanne

I love the Substitute Handbook I bought awhile ago. The classroom management section is the most helpful to me!

– Mary

The ideas about focusing on the positive were really helpful.

– Kimberly

This story has nearly brought tears to my eyes with encouragement that any student from any classroom with any reputation can be inspired to think and act positively. I am now ready to begin my career as a teacher. Thank you.

– Michelle

I am absolutely loving this training so far and already have four pages of notes to review. Though I was already confident in substitute teaching, I feel I have exceeded that status and am more fully prepared to teach.

– Lea

A lot of great ideas. – Andrew

I have found that after substitute teaching for a few days at a school district then re-watching the videos, I actually understand more what is being taught. I feel as if I’m gaining more skills, and understanding everything more.

– Chris

Thank you STEDI for your blog! As a retired educa-tor and administrator (38 years), I appreciate the format and information provided.

– Tom

I enjoy all the tips that are shared and practical ad-vice. This website has been very helpful by giving me ideas and a feeling of support. I particularly enjoyed the post about how great high school students are. I was quite nervous my fist time substitute teaching at the high school level but found I really enjoy it. And now, for the most part, I find the high school stu-dents respectful and inspiring. Thanks so much!

– Kristina

I have found the tips/suggestions for substitute teaching a lifesaver! I actually print them off and place them in my substitute teacher notebook that I take with me to every job. Substitute teaching is stressful enough, trying to juggle a new school, new faces, and facilitate learning. The printed information is at my fingertips and easily incorporated into my day if needed. Thanks for keeping my afloat!

– Penni

I would just like to thank this blog for helping me to land a long-term substituting position in my favorite school building. My notes from reading this blog have helped me to improve my teaching and networking, as well as prepare me for a permanent teaching position. Thank you so much for all of your help and ego boosting!

– Emily

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Substitutes Love STEDI


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What is the catch?Free means free. We will give five people from your district our SubSkills Online Training Course FREE of charge. This is a $39.95 value. You simply choose these people.

All we ask is they…• Finish the SubSkills online course within 30 days.• Pass the course with an 85% or better.• Give us a testimonial to use on our web.

That is it. There are no other requirements.

Free to you, too.One more thing: we want to give YOU – the person in charge of substitutes – one copy of our SubSkills Online Training Course.

Or, you may choose another administrator from your district to receive SubSkills FREE OF CHARGE.

If you are unable to do the course, consider letting one of these people do the course for free:

HR DirectorSuperintendentAssistant Superintendent over HRManager of the Substitute OfficeTrainer of Substitute TeachersSubManagerStaff DevelopmentSchool Personnel

We want to give our SubSkills course ($39.95 value) to five (5) substitutes from your district…at no cost.

Why are we giving away 5 for free?We want to show you the value of the course. It will be easier to see the value if you or a substitute does the course.

We can, of course, give you testimonials about STEDI training from real users in other districts.

But wouldn’t it be best if the testimonials came from real users in YOUR district?

That way you can “try before you buy” to see the power of this course.

Who should you choose?Choose five of your best substitute teachers. Or choose five of your worst. It does not matter to us. Just choose five substitutes from your district who value training, those who want to excel, those who want to improve their teaching skills.

They can be new substitutes, or they can be seasoned, experienced substitutes. They can even have their teaching degree. We just want five willing participants.

We want to show you that EVERY substitute in your district—no matter the training—will benefit from the STEDI SubSkills Online Training Course.

Give the training voucher to 5 substitutes in your district

Give our SubSkills Online Training Course to 5 people in your district—FREE of charge.

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