Substitute educator resources

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15 Brain Breaks for Subs at Secondary Schools (+Tips for Beginners) — Class activities
15 Brain Breaks for Subs at Secondary Schools (+Tips for Beginners)

05 Dec 2023 17 min read
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10 substitute teacher essentials: What to bring in your sub bag — Class activities
10 substitute teacher essentials: What to bring in your sub bag

18 Feb 2024 11 min read
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7 common substitute teacher problems and how to tackle them — Classroom management
7 common substitute teacher problems and how to tackle them

18 Jan 2024 15 min read
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What LAUSD’s New Staff Vaccine Mandate Means for Substitute Teachers — Full-time teachers
What LAUSD’s New Staff Vaccine Mandate Means for Substitute Teachers

30 Oct 2021 9 min read
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Celebrate an Exciting Halloween Without Candy: The Ultimate Classroom Guide — Class activities
Celebrate an Exciting Halloween Without Candy: The Ultimate Classroom Guide

29 Oct 2021 11 min read
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6 Easy Classroom Management Tips For Substitute Teachers — Classroom management
6 Easy Classroom Management Tips For Substitute Teachers

22 Oct 2021 10 min read
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Elements of Drama Worksheet — Class activities
Elements of Drama Worksheet

01 Aug 2021 0 min read
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5 Tips To Build Relationships With Students As A Substitute Teacher — Class activities
5 Tips To Build Relationships With Students As A Substitute Teacher

23 Jul 2021 6 min read
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New 2021 CTC Guidelines: CBEST, CSET, & Credential Fee Waivers — Full-time teachers
New 2021 CTC Guidelines: CBEST, CSET, & Credential Fee Waivers

17 Jul 2021 7 min read
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Do Substitute Teachers Have to Wear a Mask in California After June 15, 2021? — Substitute teachers
Do Substitute Teachers Have to Wear a Mask in California After June 15, 2021?

11 Jun 2021 5 min read
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How To Celebrate Pride Month In The Classroom — Class activities
How To Celebrate Pride Month In The Classroom

26 May 2021 7 min read
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How To Celebrate Juneteenth In The Classroom — Class activities
How To Celebrate Juneteenth In The Classroom

26 May 2021 7 min read
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How Scoot Helps You Be A Better Substitute — Substitute teachers
How Scoot Helps You Be A Better Substitute

15 May 2021 4 min read
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FAQ For Australians Teaching In California — Full-time teachers
FAQ For Australians Teaching In California

28 Apr 2021 14 min read
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10 Tips For Stellar Subs — Classroom management
10 Tips For Stellar Subs

27 Apr 2021 7 min read
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How to become a sub

Not yet a substitute teacher, but looking to become one? Check out our step-by-step guides!

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How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Colorado — Guides for subs 11 min read

How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Colorado
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How to Become a Texas Substitute Teacher — Guides for subs 12 min read

How to Become a Texas Substitute Teacher
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How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Washington DC — Guides for subs 15 min read

How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Washington DC
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How to Get Your Nevada Substitute Teaching License — Guides for subs 9 min read

How to Get Your Nevada Substitute Teaching License
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