The substitute teacher's public image was investigated by means of an informal survey of part-time and full-time teachers in Washington. Survey results revealed that working conditions appeared to be the largest factor in damaging the self-image of most substitute teachers. The majority of full-time teachers and administrators surveyed were…

Regulations for sick leave and substitute teachers, adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education, are presented in outline form. Sick leave regulations provide for sick leave eligibility, sick leave earned, leave charges, sick leave accumulation, advancement of sick leave, verification of sick leave, repayment of excessive leave,…

The project described brings together three different problems in education. First, there is the frequently cited need for better-trained teachers. The second problem is the school district's constant requirement for competent substitute teachers. The third problem is the need for closer ties between the school district and a local university. The…

Substitute caregivers are needed by day care centers in every state. Indeed, some areas are experiencing severe shortages of applicants for child care positions and short-term substitute work. This article describes problems encountered in current substitute caregiver systems and suggests ways of dealing with such problems. Specifically discussed…

Article focused on school district strike plans that are prepared for the atypical occurrences that take place during teacher strikes. (RK)

By using songs, famous quotations, poems, and a questionnaire with each day's or week's new group of students, a substitute teacher quickly establishes rapport with her students. (Author/RK)

Advocates establishment of training programs for substitute teachers in the local school districts, along with active recruiting of substitutes. Emphasizes that substitutes' salaries must improve and that the regular teacher should provide adequate information about school policies and procedures, as well as complete class lesson plans that any…

This article describes procedures and materials developed for substitute teachers working in a learning disabilities resource room, including: policy information; schedules; specific student information; classroom procedures; daily plans; and additional or alternative activities. (CB)

This publication is designed to provide schools and school districts with help in addressing the challenge of recruiting and retaining excellent substitute teachers. It includes information on a variety of school district approaches to hiring, compensating, and supporting substitute teachers. Districts that provide training in classroom management…

An efficient way to help students achieve academically is to maximize the consistent attendance of permanent teachers in the classroom. Students nationwide are spending increased amounts of time with instructors other than their permanent teachers. A large contributor to the problem of teacher absenteeism is mandatory leave for professional…

In the Norwalk (Connecticut) School District, education graduate students from the nearby University of Bridgeport serve as interns, working as substitutes or assistants each day in the same school. The district and the interns realize administrative and financial benefits, and both interns and students report favorably on the program. (RW)

Describes the development and implementation of a mandatory training program for individuals wishing to substitute teach in a particular school system. Describes how this program tries to bring out into the open both the school system's and the prospective substitute teachers' assumptions about the role of the substitute, the classroom teacher,…

Argues that when teachers take time away from the classroom for workshops, teacher meetings and similar activities, students suffer. Adds that taking time away from the classroom for school improvement tasks is counterproductive. Suggests that rethinking the school calendar is a way to minimize disruption, and offers several possible scenarios.…

Supply teachers are playing a growing role in British and Welsh schools, because of staff shortages and in-service training demands. Using data from a comparative case study of cover arrangements in a local education authority and a district health authority, this paper identifies several major factors affecting the organization of supply workers.…

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)