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Kelly Education Launches Training Program to Elevate Illinois’ Substitute Teaching Standards
As 90% of Illinois districts struggle to fill teacher vacancies, this tiered professional learning solution was created to better equip substitute teachers
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[{"type":"text","content":"As 90% of Illinois districts struggle to fill teacher vacancies, this tiered professional learning solution was created to better equip substitute teachers for today’s classrooms\nTROY, Mich., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Education, the nation’s most trusted provider of education talent and workforce solutions, is expanding its commitment to Illinois substitute teacher development with the rollout of Kelly Education Learning Pathways™. This enhanced professional learning platform is designed to equip substitute educators with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the classroom. The inaugural offering for substitute teachers is available in three levels: Essential, Enhanced, and Exemplary. This comprehensive online training program is designed to help districts develop a more effective and well-prepared substitute teaching workforce. Illinois schools are facing a serious teacher shortage, with 90% of districts struggling to fill vacancies, according to the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents. Kelly Education is proud to have filled 5.2 million substitute educator positions during the 2023–24 school year, reflecting its ongoing dedication to supporting schools and students nationwide. Expanding beyond its traditional substitute teaching staffing and workforce management solutions, Kelly Education now offers the innovative Learning Pathways platform as a standalone product. This resource is available to all school districts, even those that do not currently partner with Kelly Education. “The demand for qualified educators in our schools has reached a critical point,” said Nicola Soares, president of Kelly Education. “Substitute educators hold a unique and pivotal role within our school communities. They step in not just to fill a gap, but to ensure that education remains a continuous, engaging, and supportive process for every student.” Leveraging more than 26 years of expertise, Kelly Education developed the rigorous Learning Pathways courses with insights from Ed.D.-credentialed educators. The platform delivers a research-based, comprehensive training program to prepare substitute teachers with the skills and confidence to succeed in the classroom. Core areas of focus include: Day-to-day procedures to streamline classroom operations;Instructional strategies that ensure consistent and effective...