Q: How long does it take to complete the ProSubs Skillful Teaching course? A: The ProSubs Skillful Teaching course is a self-paced online program. The 4 Modules of content total 24 hours of training that individuals can complete at their own learning pace. There is not a time limit for participants to complete the coursework.
Q: How long does is the Skillful Teaching Coaching program?
A: The Skillful Teaching Coaching program is a 3-month personalized program. It is structured to deliver guidance and support to individiuals in creating classroom management routines, understanding curriculum, and developing instructional strategies. Coaching is an open enrollment program as long as there are spaces available. Participants can enter the program at any time during the year.
Q: I’ve seen similar training like this in the past—what makes this course different? A: The ProSubs Skillful Teaching course stacks quality training with continued professional development through ongoing, sustained support for the participants. The private Facebook group and monthly newsletters give additional access to expert guidance and collegial interactions to quickly upskill their talents, confidence, and effectiveness.
Q: What makes this a good fit for me as an individual to become a substitute teacher? A: There are many good courses that provide quality instruction to prepare you as a substitute teacher. The added benefit you will receive in the ProSubs Skillful Teaching course or Skillful Teaching Coaching is the personal weekly interaction with an experienced educator and other substitutes. Completing the coursework is valuable in itself however, I want you to know that at the end of the lessons you will still have support. You will not be left to your own wonderings about what to do. You can be assured that I will be there for you.
There are additional options available to you to continue participating in your substitute teacher community. It is important to me that you never feel isolated, alone, or without resources. That is why the ProSub private Facebook group exists. You can continue your involvement with substitute teacher colleagues for as long as you want. In time, you will become the experienced one and will be supporting your peers along the path. That is the wonderful thing about joining and participating in a common professional community.