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Substitute Teacher Certification Training Program

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 9/1/2011 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 8/29/2011 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Karen Lietzow
Agency Assistant: Jo Ann Senzig 608-745-5422
Location: Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center
60 Gasser Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Facility: Wintergreen Conference Area
Date/Time:
9/8/2011 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Attachments:
  • Become familiar with best practice techniques in dealing with students, their parents and supporting staff.
  • Learn about resources available through CESA 5
  • Apply for a three-year license with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

This workshop is presented by Sherry Petersen and Sandy Mayernick, DPI endorsed instructors and active substitute teachers.

This is a one-day, comprehensive training seminar for persons interested in obtaining a Substitute Teacher permit.

This hands-on training presents a positive, honest and accurate account of what it really means to be a substitute teacher.
Pertinent topics include:

  • Discipline and management techniques
  • Important health and safety information
  • Expectations from the classroom teacher
  • Special education concerns
  • Sample emergency lesson plans

Time is allowed for networking and questions. The application process is also explained.

Target Audience: Individuals holding a non-teaching college degree who wish to be certified for substitute teaching in the state of Wisconsin.

 

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.