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CR - Substitute Authorization
Zoom CRAEA Nov 10 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. 
 
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 Objectives:

  1. Become aware of the Boards Rules of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct.
  2. Develop an understanding of diversity in the classroom.
  3. Develop skills to use a variety of learning strategies.
  4. Develop classroom management skills.

Learning Activities 

Activity

Instructor Led Contact Hours:

Read/listen to understand Ethics - Iowa Department of Education Chapter 2. Read scenarios and determine ethical violation and personal response 

1

Read and Watch- Confidentiality Laws and Types of Confidentiality Records

1

Reflection/Discussion on Chapter 3

1

Elementary Classroom Observation

2

Secondary Classroom Observation

2

Read and Watch- Learning Differences (FAPE, LRE)

1

Discussion- Creating a sense of belonging and inclusion as a substitute teacher

1

Discussion-  Student Value and Safety

1

Discussion- Unconditional Positive Regard

1

Discussion- Supporting English Language Learners

1

Read, Reflect, Discuss, Chapter 4

1

Read and Watch Strategies for Learning (Graphic Organizers, Math Practices, Science of Reading, Engaging Learners and Bloom’s Taxonomy)

1

Discussion- Supporting Students in Mathematical Practices

1

Discussion - Science of Reading

1

Discussion- Responding when Students Disengage

1

Read and Watch- Classroom Management

1

Discussion- Most Important Strategies for Strategies for Substitute Teachers

1

 

Course Requirements/Assignment

Attend and participate actively in all scheduled sessions.
Participate in a classroom visitation and reflect on the visit.
Actively reading, watching videos, listening to audio, and completing interactive exercises.
Contributing meaningfully to online discussions and interacting with peers.
*Completion of two observations. One observation will be in a PK- 5/6 and one in a middle school, junior high, or high school classroom. (accomodations can be made if participants don''t have access to a classroom)

Grading Criteria

Participants must complete all assignments to mastery, two observations and attend one virtual session. 

 








Develop skills to use a variety of learning strategies.

 

Session Notes:


You will receive an email from the instructor asking for a mailing address on where to send your book shortly before the course begins. This session meets once from 4 pm to 6 pm via Zoom; the rest is completed online at your own pace and convenience. This session ends December 8th 2025
Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025

Session ID:
55092
Seats:
9 / 24
Instructors:
Kay Schmalen
Session Fees:
Credit Type & Fee 
Date Time Location
11/10/2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Virtual (Zoom) - Zoom
1521 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls IA 50613 | Phone (319) 273-8200 | professionallearning@centralriversaea.org
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