A needs assessment study for substitute teacher training in the Unified School District of Antigo

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the training needs of substitute teachers hired by the Unified School District of Antigo. With the new guidelines implemented with the no Child Left Behind Act of 1996, substitutes must be prepared to deal with the additional demands. A survey was administered to the substitute teachers currently employed within the district. Questions were designed to provide information concerning comfort levels, confidence, enjoyment, knowledgeability, responsibility, communication skills, and discipline tactics possessed by substitute teachers. It was determined that training is more beneficial in the absence of previous teaching experience. The study also showed that non-training interventions would be helpful.