Upcoming Substitute Authorization Classes - Substitute Teaching in Iowa
Substitute teaching in Iowa is a fulfilling and flexible career opportunity! This course is designed to meet the requirements for substitute authorization, addressing the four components required by the Board of Educational Examiners including classroom management, ethics, and strategies for learning. Upon successful completion of the program the participant may apply to the Board of Educational Examiners for authorization to substitute teach. Iowa licensure also requires state and federal background check. Receiving a substitute authorization will allow an individual to substitute Pre-K-12 for no more than 10 consecutive days in a 30-day period in one job assignment.
Full attendance, completion of all assignments and five hours of online instruction is required for this class. Additional fees for licensure application and a background check will be required when application is made to the Board of Educational Examiners.
Summer Sessions Now Available!
- Learn more and register for upcoming dates in this flyer, or register using the links below.
Upcoming Dates
- July 28-31, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Aug. 4-7, 2025 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Aug. 11-14, 2025 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Aug. 18-21, 2025 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Aug. 25-28, 2025 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Required Trainings for licensed educators:
Mandatory Reporter training of Child and Dependent Adult abuse
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Training is available through AEA Learning Online
Additional employee training may be required by the district.
Additional Information:
Grant Wood AEA Professional Development
Professional Learning Registrar Contact: gwaeapd@gwaea.org