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Posted by Noelle Pickering

Substitute Trouble in Secondary

8 Jul

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I recall when my substitute instructions looked like this:

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Not the best instructions and consequently my students were unlikely to complete their work, it was almost like a waste of a day.  Can anyone relate?

Along the way, I realized that the more clear instructions I left, the more likely I was to return to peace, calm, completed work, and a good report.  That’s the goal, right?

Now, my binder looks like this:

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I use a simple 1/2″ binder and spend an hour or so getting it set up for the year.  I complete all the information that will remain constant and place that in page protectors.

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Then, when I will be gone, I simply fill out the Lesson Plan page, print and place it in my binder.

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My favorite page is the one where the substitute leaves a report, the Class Ratings page.  In my classroom, we set up an incentive system.  The substitute is asked to grade the class on a scale of 1 to 10.  Classes that receive a 10 earn a reward.

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My most favorite reward is a computer/iPad day.  No, we don’t just get a free for all on the internet, though they would love that.  I simply rework an activity to incorporate the computer/iPad.  It can be as simple as practice on a math computer website or more in depth like QR codes.  If you already have an incentive system, this could fit right in.

I am all about making my life easier and streamlining all the paperwork.  Be sure to check out my

Secondary Substitute Binder in my TpT shopimg-6

The best thing:  It is fully EDITABLE!  You can print and write in the information or you can type into the editable powerpoint version.  Wahoo!  Who doesn’t love a timesaver?

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3 Comments

  1. Miss Lifesaver says

    July 9, 2014 at 3:37 am

    I'm the teacher that leaves too many details for my subs, but that's because I started out as a substitute and know the struggle well. I can't tell you how many times I was in certain buildings before I knew where the staff bathrooms were!!!!

  2. Hodgesgal says

    July 9, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Substitute plans are why so many teachers go to school sick. They are a LOT of work!!!! I leave very detailed plans, maybe its the elementary teacher in me, but I kept it up in middle school.
    Love your binder. Love the class ranking idea!!!

    Thanks for sharing
    Elizabeth
    Hodges Herald

  3. Ms. CJ says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:06 am

    I love your binder! I'm gearing up go rift mine for the upcoming school year and I absolutely adore the rate your class page. Thanks for sharing.

    http://www.scienceandpearls.blogspot.com

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