How to be a Great Substitute Teacher

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Instructor smiles while seated near a table with colorful fabrics and materials as another person works in a classroom setting.
 
Location Virtual
 
Term Fall, Spring, Summer
 
Cost $978.60 - $1,292.00

Program Overview

There is a significant need for effective substitute teachers at this moment in K-12 classrooms. Since the State of Ohio has dropped many of the requirements for substitute licensure, many professionals are struggling with the day-to-day realities of substitute teaching, both short- and long- term. This workshop offers a very practical approach to becoming an excellent substitute who can teach lessons, manage a classroom, and attend to issues of diverse learners all within a respectful climate. Student teachers, new substitutes, experienced substitutes, and administrators are all welcome to this workshop!

Offered by the College of Education and Human Services (EHS).

Sessions

Location: Virtual
Cost: $979
Session Type: Undergraduate
Day / Time
Monday, September 14, 2026 — 8:00 am – Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 8:00 am
Monday, March 22, 2027 — 8:00 am – Friday, April 9, 2027 — 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: $1,292
Session Type: Graduate
Day / Time
Monday, September 14, 2026 — 8:00 am – Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 8:00 am
Monday, March 22, 2027 — 8:00 am – Friday, April 9, 2027 — 8:00 pm

Credit Workshop Registration Information

Costs and Deadlines

Deadlines

Registration for workshops is available until two weeks before each workshop start date. Please enroll as early as possible, as workshops may be canceled if enrollment is low.

Tuition and Fees

  • For current undergraduate and graduate tuition rates, visit the Tuition and Fees page. 
    • *Tuition and fees are subject to change.
  • All for-credit workshops through the College of Education and Human Services are offered online.
    • Online courses and workshops have an additional distance learning fee of $15 per credit hour.
Credits Earned and Required Materials

Required Textbook: First Days of School by Wong and Wong, 5th edition. ISBN 978-0976423317

Fall 2026:

  • 2 undergraduate credits: CI 40093, CRN # 18538
  • 2 graduate credits: CI 50093, CRN # 18539

Spring 2027:

  • 2 undergraduate credits: CI 40093, CRN # 17973
  • 2 graduate credits: CI 50093, CRN # 17974
 

About Our Credits

Credit workshops meet University and Ohio Department of Higher Education standards for contact hours and out-of-class time and adhere to the cost per credit hour set by the University Board of Trustees.

Participants in credit workshops are evaluated according to the instructor's clearly detailed criteria. Those who successfully complete credit-bearing workshops will be granted University credits. Non-credit workshops are not part of the University fee structure.

Assignments, Grading and Transcripts
  • All credit workshops involve out-of-class assignments and are graded Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). 
  • We cannot issue grades of NA and SA. 
  • A student who “never attends” even one class session will receive a grade of NF (Never attended, F). 
  • A student who “stops attending” prior to the course withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of SF (Stopped attending, F). 
  • Both NF and SF grades will count as an F (zero quality points) in computing the grade point average.
  • To request a transcript reflecting all credits earned, visit the Transcript Request page.
Graduate Students

In workshops offered for both graduate and undergraduate credit, additional work is usually required for graduate credit. If you are enrolled this semester in other courses or workshops as a graduate student, you may enroll in undergraduate courses but you will be assessed graduate-level fees. 

*Non-Ohio Residents: The non-Ohio resident fee is waived if you are taking workshops only this semester. If you are taking classes in addition to workshops, the non-Ohio resident fee is required.

Cancellations, Refunds and Withdrawals

If we have to cancel a program, we will notify you immediately. You may transfer to another workshop or receive a full tuition refund.

Our refund policy conforms to university policy. Refund amount depends on contact time elapsed. 

We will not refund special fees for cancellations received within three business days of the workshop start date. Our withdrawal deadlines may differ from university deadlines; call 330-672-3100 for specific dates or visit the calendar of important dates. To withdraw from a workshop, use FlashLine or write to lifelonglearning@kent.edu.

Tax Credit

Enrollment in a workshop may allow you to claim a Lifetime Learning Tax Credit or other educational deduction. Consult your tax adviser for details.

Professional Teaching License Renewal

You may be able to use the credit hours earned in workshops to renew your license. We recommend checking with your local professional development committee (LPDC).

How to Apply …

 

Register with Your @kent.edu Email Address
Register with Personal Email Address

Register with Your @kent.edu Email Address

Please note: If you are a current Kent State student, follow the steps below to register for a credit workshop. If you are not, follow the steps in our “Register with Personal Email Address" tab.

If you are a current Kent State student, please proceed to the steps below.

To Apply Online:

  1. Log-in to FlashLine.
  2. Select the Student Tools tab, FlashFast and then Add or Drop Classes.
  3. Payment by credit card or checking account can be made through FlashLine:
    1. Select the Student Account tab / My Student Account /  Pay My Bill Using a Check or Credit Card.

Register with Personal Email Address

Please note: If you are not a current Kent State student, follow the steps below to register for a credit workshop. If you are a current Kent State student, follow the steps in our “Register with your @kent.edu Email Address” tab.

To register for credit workshops, follow these steps:


1. Apply and be admitted to Kent State University by clicking the button below:

Apply to Kent State

2. Watch for your admission information (this will take up to 5 business days)

3. Register for the workshop by logging in to FlashLine. To do so:

4. Once you are in FlashLine, select: student dashboard / “Add/Drop courses” and use the CRN(s) (course registration number) of the workshop(s) you want to register for.

5. After you register for your workshop(s), your tuition will be added to your account. You are responsible to pay it per the deadlines as posted.
 

Other reminders

  • The registration deadline for each workshop is two weeks prior to the start date for that workshop; however, we will accept later registrations on a space-available basis.
  • NOTE: Once you have been admitted to Kent State for the semester, you can register for multiple workshops for that semester. However, you will need to reapply each new semester.
  • For questions regarding the application and registration process: lifelonglearning@kent.edu.

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