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How to Be a Substitute Teacher
Guide picks
It doesn't have to be as scary and difficult as you may think. Get prepared here.

How to Substitute Teach
Step-by-step instructions from your Guide.

Packet for Substitute Teachers
Open up the substitute teacher's bag of tricks to make your time as a sub as meaningful and productive as possible.

Phil's Place - Substitute Teachers
Practical tips for every aspect of your substitute teaching career.

Reasons to Become a Substitute
A list of the many benefits to teaching on a substitute basis.

Sample "Note from the Sub"
Use this template to design a standard note you can leave for the regular teacher.

Substitute Teacher Survival Site
Features a lesson plan database of actual lessons donated by real subs.

Substitute Teacher's Help Page
Ideas for an emergency lesson kit and tips for how to start the day off right.

Substitute Teachers- Tricks of the Trade
An honest and thorough look at the joys and struggles of substitute teaching, from someone who's in the trenches.

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