Substitute Teachers' Training
Contacts: HGRESA Contact: (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 478-353-8693, ext. 2023) Press 1 or 3 when you dial into HGRESA.
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Receptionist: Ext. 2001
Purpose: The purpose of this training program is to help participants be more successful as substitute teachers; therefore, meeting the requirement of the Georgia Board of Education (Code: GBRJ). Participants will be exposed to the rudiments of professional ethics, classroom management, instructional techniques, and some basic curriculum content. Participants will receive suggestions regarding "do's and don'ts" when substituting and activities to use when the classroom teacher's lesson plans cannot be followed. Substitute requirements from GaPSC can be found at https://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-2-.20.pdf.
ONLINE OPTION
ONLINE CLASS (CODE - Classes On Demand for Educators)
An online module has been developed and will be available at all times. However, there are accountability measures embedded, so please read the instructions carefully upon registering online. You will not be issued credit for the class until you have paid for the class. (MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIER'S CHECK ONLY; No personal checks, cash, or credit cards, please!)
Pre-Step: Go by your Board of Education and inquire about requirements. Discuss voucher form and fingerprinting requirements.
Important Reminder: Completing the substitute teacher training program does NOT qualify you to substitute. You must meet local requirements and local board approval.
Step 1: Register online via the HGRESA Professional Learning page.
Step 2: Mail or deliver money order or cashier's check ($35; out of area $75) to HGRESA, 717 Smith Street, Dublin, GA 31021 (Attention: Substitute Teacher Training) Updated: 8-25-2023 (Out-of-Area is defined as any person who does not substitute in the 10 member school districts in the HGRESA area: Bleckley, Dodge, Dublin City, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox.) Out-of-area candidates should check with their districts to inquire if they will accept the substitute certificate from HGRESA.
Step 3: Access the link that you have been provided in the instructions.
Step 4: Start the video. listen intently, and take notes. This is a visual and auditory process and you have the option to re-listen.
Step 5: Complete the assessment at the end. You may take the assessment more than one time; however, if you listen intently AND READ the link information, you should be successful. Complete the assessment until you make 100.
Step 6: Complete the HGRESA Event Feedback Form.
