Substitute Teacher Training

Looking to start your career as an educator? Become a certified substitute teacher with our K-12 instructor licensing programs. Learn from education experts and former teachers to help you navigate the education field and begin your next career path. 

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Students Need Subs

Wisconsin schools face the challenges of teacher retention and recruitment of substitute teachers. This makes educating the next class of substitute instructors an exciting opportunity and a much-needed service for the future of education. Our comprehensive training program actively engages prospective substitute teachers in practical activities that simulate real classroom situations. Through these interactive exercises, participants gain valuable experience and learn to adapt to various teaching styles throughout grade levels. Moreover, our experienced instructors demonstrate effective teaching principles, enabling participants to better prepare for future substitute teaching assignments.

Who Should Attend

Interested in Substitute Teaching?

Individuals who have completed an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university can qualify for a WI Three-Year Substitute Teacher License. Enrolling in our program will give you extensive training to build confidence and develop the necessary skills for the classroom. Professional growth is a continuous journey, and we strive to enhance your skills to help you make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Enroll today with only a $100 training fee!

What Will I Learn?

Key Benefits

  • Our in-person training offers prospective educators hands-on training with common classroom scenarios, the latest teaching strategies, and time with knowledgeable experts to help answer your specific questions about the field.
  • Our program also offers a self-paced module with 8-10 hours of instruction that can give added clarity to common educational questions.
  • An optional service is DPI application support. Our instructors can give students 1:1 time to help them with the next step in the process of becoming a substitute teacher. 

Success Stories

I really loved this training. I’m currently in school for Secondary Education, and this was enlightening and even more
helpful than some of my courses.
Self-Paced Module Participant
I found the pace perfect and the content good for novices and more experienced people. Lots of new stuff for me!
In-Person Participant

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Let Us Guide Your Teaching Career

  • Understand the Challenge

    Begin your journey as an educator by enrolling in our Substitute Teacher Training. We will guide you every step of the way, from training requirements to classroom management and lesson plan creation. 

  • Choose the Path

    Following a thorough assessment of your needs, CESA 6 can offer you an optimized learning experience to support your journey as an educator. We will help you choose the right program and give you all the expertise we have to give you the tools to succeed inside and outside the classroom. 

  • Implement the Solution

    When you enroll in our educator training program, we will continue to be a resource to you before, during, and after your time in the program. Our mission is to help kids and their teachers. If more training would help you be a better instructor, we can help you find the solutions that best fit your professional development journey.