Substitute teachers who perceive a school staff as supportive have greater confidence and are more effective. Tips to help both the substitute and the students have a pleasant and productive day are offered. (MT)

The author provides the regular teacher, the department head, and the principal with tips for helping the substitute teacher. (SJL)

Presents information about what should be communicated to substitute teachers and why it is important, focusing on the substitute teacher's role, classroom management tools, curriculum management, and preparing students for the substitute teacher by creating bridges that will help minimize the sense of separation students feel when they have a…

Provides specific suggestions and activities that substitute teachers can use with different grade levels. Substitute teachers need to be aware of the age and learning levels of their students, and develop appropriate teaching styles for different grade levels. (MDM)

Provides suggestions for equipping special education teacher substitutes with the information they need to function effectively in the special education setting using a comprehensive three-way approach that involves school district personnel, school administrators, other school leaders, and special education teachers. (SM)

This manual contains suggestions for secondary school teacher aides, substitute teachers, and beginning teachers. Sections on teacher aides and substitute teachers focus on the general attitudes toward and of these paraprofessional school personnel. Also discussed in these sections are problems, and some solutions, that teacher aides and…

This book provides suggestions from teachers and administrators on how to handle everyday issues in the classroom. There are 13 chapters in 4 parts. Part 1, "Preparing Yourself for Teaching," includes: (1) "Fitting in With the Staff"; (2) "Rapport with Your Students"; (3) "Rapport with the Parents"; (4) "Preparing for Those Extracurriculars"; and…