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Peer reviewedCardon, Peter W.; Tippetts, Zachary; Smith, Geoffrey G. – ERS Spectrum, 2003
Examines effectiveness of substitute-teacher training in 40 Utah school districts. Finds that 40 percent of districts provide more than 3 hours of training and that principals in these districts rated substitutes' overall performance significantly higher than did principals in districts that provide no training (25 percent) or less than 3 hours…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Principals, Substitute Teachers
Peer reviewedDorward, Jim; Hawkins, Amber; Smith, Geoffrey G. – ERS Spectrum, 2000
A national, randomized survey of 500 school districts revealed that availability of qualified substitute teachers is problematic and varies by region, district per-pupil expenditure, type of community, student enrollment, and associated full-time equivalent staffing ratio. Administrators believe this shortage jeopardizes regular teachers'…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys, Professional Development, Salary Wage Differentials
Peer reviewedBoyer, Charles Edwin – ERS Spectrum, 1998
In a survey of 35 teachers in a large elementary school, 91% of respondents believed a handbook would improve substitute teachers' effectiveness; 88% wanted substitutes to receive formal evaluation; 91% agreed that substitutes needed more training and should be informed of daily routines. Only 42% said substitutes met expectations. (10 references)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools, School Culture, Substitute Teachers
