The following were written by susbtitute teachers with many, many years under their belt. They're terrific professional aides and will help equip every new and prospective substitute teacher with the essential information they need to be good at what they do in the classroom while the regular teacher is away.

 

Standing In Your Shoe A Checklist For Classroom and Substitute Teachers by Doug Provencio

The San Diego County Office of Education's online Substitute Teacher Handbook has a variety of information and resources for substitute teachers. While some information is specific to California, the site includes resources of general interest as well. Topics include Classroom Management, Crisis Intervention, Disciplinary Techniques, Internet Sites for Subs, Special Needs Students, Reading Styles and Strategies, Student Disciplinary Scenarios, Sub Grab Bag, Teachers and Substitutes, and more.