Professional Development
Required Trainings
Upon hiring in Cook County School District 130, all substitute teachers are required to complete trainings to prepare you for your time in the classroom. Each training has videos and knowledge check questions embedded within the video.
Step 1: Click here to join the Edpuzzle Substitute Teacher Class.
If you have a District login, you can use your District 130 Google credentials and select Sign in with Google.
If you do NOT have District 130 Google credentials, you will sign up for an account with a username and password of your choice.
Step 2: Complete the three required modules below.
Substitute Teacher Expectations module
This training will provide you with an overview of the procedures and expectations for substitute teaching in District 130.
Click here to complete the module on Edpuzzle.
Approximately 5 minutes.
Google Classroom module
This training will provide you with an overview of Google Classroom.
Click here to complete the module on Edpuzzle.
Approximately 8 minutes.
Google Meet module
This training will provide you with an overview of Google Classroom.
Click here to complete the module on Edpuzzle.
Approximately 7 minutes.
Additional Trainings
Based on your teaching assignment, additional training may be necessary in order to provide for the best teaching and learning environment for your students.
Google Docs tutorials
These video tutorials will provide you with tips & tricks to get started with using Google Docs.
Google Slides tutorials
These video tutorials will provide you with tips & tricks to get started with using Google Slides.