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GW - Substitute Authorization Course
Zoom GWAEA Aug 4, 2025




**Note: This course is inappropriate for RENEWAL of a Substitute Authorization (you only take this course once). There are no penalties through the BOEE for letting your authorization expire.  However, you cannot substitute on an expired authorization.

This 15-hour course is designed to meet the requirements for the Substitute Authorization Program. Receiving a Substitute Authorization will allow an individual to substitute in grades PK-12. 100% Attendance is required.  

REQUIRED BOOK:  Participants are required to order the Substitute Teacher Handbook.  Please choose Heartland AEA as your district during checkout. The book is $24.95.

Receiving a Substitute Authorization will allow an individual who holds an associate’s degree or has completed 60 semester hours through a regionally accredited institution to substitute in grades PK-12.  If you hold a paraeducator certificate and you do not have at least 60 semester hours, you can complete the substitute authorization course available through the AEA, and you will apply to add an area of concentration to your paraeducator certificate, allowing you to substitute in your own assigned classroom only.

A Substitute Authorization may be issued to an individual who:

  •  Has successfully completed all the requirements of the approved Substitute Authorization course.
  •  Has achieved at least one of the following:
  •  Holds an associate’s degree or has completed 60 semester hours through a regionally accredited institution,
    OR
  •  Has completed an approved Paraeducator Certification Program and holds a Paraeducator Certificate from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
  •  Has successfully completed an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and national criminal history background check

 Registration Fee for this Learning Opportunity is $100


Important Session Information:


Learning Goals

  • Ethics: Participants will become aware of the Board''s Rules of Professional Practice and Code of Ethics and will develop an understanding of how to foster relationships with parents, school colleagues, and organizations in the larger community to support student learning and development.
  • Diversity: Participants will develop an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and will be able to create learning opportunities that are equitable and are adaptable to diverse learners.
  • Strategies for Learning: Participants will develop skills to use a variety of learning strategies that encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
  • Classroom Management: Participants will develop an understanding of individual and group motivation strategies for engagement and behavior that will enable them to create a positive social interactive learning environment.

Course Requirements

  • Completing all individual and small group assignments/activities
  • Compiling a collection of resources to be used in performance of substitute duties
  • Completing 2 in-class observations with reflections

Session Notes:


Class dates and times are August 4 - August 7, 2025 (Monday - Wednesday from 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM and Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM). You must attend all class dates and times to receive credit for course completion. This class will be held virtually using Zoom each day. You will need a computer with a camera and microphone to participate in the class. You will be sent a virtual classroom link the week before class begins which will be used daily and includes the Zoom link. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder. REQUIRED BOOK: Participants are required to order the Substitute Teacher Handbook at: https://mylearning.stedi.org/product/substitute-teacher-handbook-8th-edition-bundle/ Copy and paste the web address in your internet browser. Then click on add to cart and proceed to checkout where you will create your account. The book is $24.95, plus shipping and handling.
Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, July 28, 2025

Session ID:
53732
Seats:
0 / 20
Instructors:
Nichole Coe
Session Fees:
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Date Time Location
8/4/2025 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Zoom - Zoom
4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
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4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
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4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
8/7/2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Zoom - Zoom
4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404 | Phone 319-399-6700 | gwaeapd@gwaea.org
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