Substitute Authorization Training
Substitute Authorization #306172 (Virtual)
The successful completion of the Substitute Authorization program is designed to enable participants to become competent in the skills necessary to successfully substitute in Iowa's elementary, middle school and high school classrooms. The program will address the four components required by the Board of Educational Examiners for people seeking Substitute Authorization. They include:
1) Classroom Management: participants will develop an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior that will enable them to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interactions, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
2) Strategies for Learning: participants will develop skills to use a variety of learning strategies that encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
3) Diversity: participants will develop an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and will be able to create learning opportunities that are equitable and are adaptable to diverse learners
4) Ethics: participants will develop an understanding of how to foster relationships with parents, school colleagues, and organizations in the larger community to support students' learning and development and become aware of the Board's Rules of Professional Practice and Code of Ethics
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a new proclamation as of July 17, 2020, which allows for increased flexibility in the use of substitute teachers during the disaster emergency period as follows:
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The day limitation (5 days in a row, 10 days in a month, in any one assignment) for holders of a substitute authorization is removed, and the long-term substitute day limit (90 days) is removed.
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The degree requirement to obtain a substitute authorization is changed from a bachelor’s degree to an associate’s degree or 60 semester hours through a regionally-accredited institution. The substitute authorization course is still required.
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The age requirement of 21 years of age for a substitute authorization is changed to age 20.
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Paraeducators who hold the limited substitute authorization to serve as a substitute only in their own special education classroom may serve as a substitute in any classroom (except driver’s ed).
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Paraeducators need to hold a substitute authorization to serve as a substitute teacher.
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If the paraeducator holds a regular substitute authorization, they may serve as a substitute teacher in any classroom except driver’s ed (this is not a change).
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If the paraeducator holds the limited substitute authorization to serve as a substitute teacher only in their own special education classroom, they may substitute in any classroom during this proclamation.
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Holders of a career and technical authorization with at least one year of experience may serve as a substitute in any classroom (except driver’s ed).
Details
Facilitator: Valerie Harmon
Cost: License Renewal is $120 (includes handbook)
Participants must have access to the internet. MAXIMUM OF 14 PARTICIPANTS.
HOW DO I LOG IN?
· Go to https://aealearning.truenorthlogic.com/
· Your login information is the same email and password that you use when logging into the AEA Training site (Mandatory Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, self-paced classes, etc)
· Participants creating a new account will not be able to register or view courses until the next business day
Contact for more information: Carrie Guerin, cguerin@plaea.org
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