SubManagers in districts and organizations know their jobs well enough to know when they need to act. We want to help you focus on your needs so you can understand what to do next.

1. Take time to fill out our focus quiz:

The quiz is only 1 page and only takes a few minutes. But it will help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your current Sub program.

Download the focus quiz here

2. Contact our district coordinator:

Your district coordinator is Kelley Stone, she is available to talk to you M-F from 8 am – 4:30 pm MT or you can schedule an appointment to talk with her in-depth.

Kelley’s email: kelley@stedi.org
Kelley’s phone: 435-755-7800 (704)

Ask the right questions:
Here are some questions that many Sub Managers ask Kelley:

Who pays for Substitute Teacher Training?  What are the options for my district?

STEDI has several training options, which would be best for my situation?

Do you have volume pricing?  What are the prices?

Is there any kind of guarantee for me or my subs?

How can I train Subs I have already hired?

1. Subs pay vs. district pay

Some districts will want to provide incentives for their Subs by purchasing codes that allow the Subs to take our training without charge. We offer volume pricing for this option. There are also advantages to having the Subs commit to paying for their own initial training. If you have questions about this email your district coordinator.

2. Online Training vs. Printed Handbook Training vs. both

The quickest way to get training 24/7 is our SubSkills Online Course, it takes most Subs about 8 hours to complete and the online assessment is included.  For those who learn better with a printed manual or for live trainings, we offer our 9th Edition Substitute Teacher Training Manual.  In this model, Subs study the material and take the online assessment. Either way they get a SubDiploma which they give to you before being hired. We also offer both together as a package which gives them the best of both worlds.

3. Training new Subs or Existing Subs or both

SubSkills is the best course for new Subs.  It provides them with all the tools to be sharp and prepared in the classroom.  For Subs who are already working in your district we offer more targeted training at a great price, advanced courses in Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies or Special Education. You can also train both groups with great package deals.

How to evaluate SubSkills for free

Act now to get ready for next year. E-mail the five names to Kelley.Stone@STEDI.org or fax them to 435-755-8080.

Then you or we will send your five substitutes this note:

Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of your districts top substitute teachers and we are looking to you to evaluate a new training program for your district.

Please complete the SubSkills Online Training course valued at $39.95 at no cost to you or to the district.

STEDI.org has instructed us to choose five of our best substitutes for this training. They are asking that you:

• Finish the SubSkills online course within 30 days.
• Pass the course with an 85 or better.
• Report back to us at the district offices with your e-mail
• Give us a testimonial to use on our web.

To redeem this certificate, go to STEDI.org and purchase the SubSkills Courses Basic Option A. At checkout, type “xxxx” [Kelley will give you the code] in the coupon box.

1. Send a proposal to your decision-maker

Here are some sample documents that others have used to state their case for improved Substitute Teaching in their districts.  You have full permission to use them as templates.

Sample Email

Sample Memo (editable Word doc)

2. Schedule a presentation

It’s to make your hard work pay off and let us make you look good. Email us and we’ll send you a PowerPoint presentation ready for you to use in your meeting with the district decision-maker:

Email Kelley Today – Kelley@STEDI.org