Substitute Teacher Training at NGRESA
North Georgia RESA is committed to supporting school systems across our region by preparing qualified, confident, and classroom-ready substitute teachers. Whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your skills, we offer both in-person and self-paced options to meet your needs.
Dr. Steven Miletto has been an educator in Georgia(US) for 38 years. He has served public school families as a history teacher, assistant principal, and high school principal. In 2009, he was the Georgia Principal of the Year and a finalist for NASSP/MetLife National Principal of the Year in 2010. As a teacher he taught US and world history, was a yearbook sponsor, theater sponsor and soccer goalie coach. Additionally, he was the teacher of the year at Southwest DeKalb high school in 1989. Currently, he is the executive director of a regional educational service agency (RESA) in Georgia (US). He is a podcaster, voiceover creator, youtuber, and overall content developer. His focus in education is to help kids achieve their dreams.
Learn more about Dr. Miletto at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/.
Substitute teaching is a rewarding opportunity to:
Make a difference in local schools and communities
Gain valuable classroom experience
Explore education as a possible career path
Work with flexible schedules that fit your availability
Substitutes play a vital role in maintaining instructional continuity when teachers are absent. Your support helps keep learning on track for students across North Georgia.
Step 1: Complete NGRESA’s Substitute Training - Choose from in-person or online Canvas modules:
NGRESA offers regularly scheduled, instructor-led substitute teacher training sessions. These interactive workshops cover classroom management, school expectations, legal and ethical responsibilities, and working with diverse learners. See the NGRESA Course Catalog to register for upcoming sessions!
Coming Fall 2025: Prefer to learn on your own schedule? Our online substitute training is available through Canvas and includes all core content required to substitute in most districts. See the NGRESA Course Catalog to register for upcoming sessions!
Step 2: Check Requirements for the District Where You Want to Work - Each school system may have unique steps or application forms:
Step 3: Apply Directly to the School District - Submit your training certificate and other documentation.