GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE

You 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!)

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 between 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.

IMPRESS YOUR EMPLOYER

You will show school districts you are serious about substitute teaching.

Administrators are extremely impressed with substitute teachers who take it upon themselves to receive training, particularly those who do so at their own expense. When you pass the SubAssessment and earn your SubDiploma, make sure to add it to your resume and let your school district know of your academic accomplishment. Many districts reward those who successfully become STEDI-Ready by increasing the frequency of job assignments and even giving pay raises.