Support for Substitutes is Critical in Special Education Settings

School administrators and other school leaders play a key role in facilitating the success of all substitutes. Many students have IEPs, 504 plans, behavioral and academic intervention plans, and health care plans with specific content and requirements for student success. When substitutes are working in your buildings and classrooms, it is critical that they are made aware of and are able to follow all student plans.

A substitute folder, that many teachers already prepare for substitutes, could be expanded to include specific information about students with IEPs, 504 plan, health plans, and behavioral and academic intervention plans who may require specific “need to know” information in order to meet their requirements throughout the day and across settings.

Being prepared and considering those settings and specific needs can help the substitute provide the best experience possible, not only for the students, but also for themselves.