ROE offers substitute teacher training

ATKINSON — A substitute teacher training course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Regional Office of Education, 107 S. State St. in Atkinson. Anyone with a teaching certificate, substitute certificate or who is eligible to apply for a substitute certificate is invited to attend. The course is offered in order to address area school districts’ increasing need for substitute teachers, according to Bruce Dennison, regional superintendent of schools for Bureau, Henry and Stark counties.

In order to be eligible for a substitute certificate, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree either from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Schools or a recognized teacher education institution.

Every participant will receive a resource kit that includes successful teaching tips, lessons for a wide variety of subject areas and grade levels, a certificate of completion and specific details on how to register to substitute teach in Bureau, Henry and Stark county school districts.

The unique needs of small, rural schools will be the focus of the day. Participants will leave confident and prepared to be a substitute teacher. The $50 cost includes lunch and the resources. For more information and registration, contact Ros Battersby, Kathy Martins or Dara Carr at (309) 936-7890.