National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2 - 6, 2011
The 9th national National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2 - 6, 2011.
We had a lot of fun in 2010! Get ready for 2011!
National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week - May 3-7, 2010
The 8th National Substitute Teacher
Appreciation Week, also known as SubWeek is five days dedicated
to the approximately 270,000 men and women that fill in for permanent
teachers everyday in the United States. This week is meant to be celebrated
in conjunction with Teacher
Appreciation Week, May 3-7, 2010.
Because of permanent teacher absenteeism, few realize that one full year of a child's
K-12 education is taught by substitute teachers. Somtimes with limited
training, these valued educators fill a void in what is often a challenging
situation.
Planning for substitute appreciation activitites should begin far enough in advance so that students,
site staff, board members, the community and other district personnel can all be involved in the process.
Be creative and remember that no gesture is too small!
Recognition of substitute teachers:
- Bolsters morale of substitute teachers.
- Fosters a sense of loyalty to the district.
- Increases activitiy in substitute teachers.
- Helps permanent teachers become more aware of the contributions of substitute teachers.
- Provides incentives for permanent teachers to keep lesson plans current and interesting.
- Often motivates new individuals to apply for substitute teacher positions.
- May facilitate a survey of substitutes' needs and announce training planned for the coming school year.
If you're doing something special with SubWeek, share your story by emailing us at: info@stedi.org
Downloads
Download following documents loaded with ideas, activities, and resources to help you implement recognition for your substitute teachers.