See Workshop Dates SLATE: Frequently asked questions - What steps are required to participate? - Can I participate without a teaching degree? - When is the next workshop? - How do I sign up for the workshop? - What if I don't have a current Illinois teaching certificate but I do have a Type 75 or Type 73 certificate? - What if my teaching certificate is in another state? - Which schools are included in the seven counties? - Will additional school districts be included? - Does this apply to private schools too? - Can I sub more days on my own time? - What if my teaching certificate is expired? - Will I get reimbursed for the substitute teaching certificate registration fees? - Can a part-time person participate? What steps are required to participate? - Attend one of the 2.5 hour workshops at State FarmŽ. - Complete all required paperwork. - Get an official transcript from your college or university showing a bachelor's degree. - Current TB test. - $52 certified check or money order made out to the Regional Office of Education. Can I participate without a teaching degree? Yes, if you have a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any subject, you meet the state's education requirement to get a substitute-teaching certificate and can participate. When is the next workshop? You can see the updated list of workshops on the page. How do I sign up for the workshop? Register through SFLMS -- Course Code 3PA0066. What if I don't have a current Illinois teaching certificate but I do have a Type 75 (administrative certificate) or a Type 73 (School Personnel) Certificate? You cannot substitute teach on a type 75 or 73 certificate. You will need to apply for a substitute certificate. What if I have a teaching certificate from Illinois or another state? You will need to complete all steps to receive an Illinois substitute teaching certificate. Which schools are included in the seven counties? All public schools in DeWitt, Livingston, McLean, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam, and Woodford counties are eligible. Will additional school districts be involved? If a school district is interested in participating in SLATE they can contact Stan Otto or Marcie McDonald to talk about the steps in forming a partnership. Partnerships are formed with school districts and not individual schools. Does this apply to private schools too? This program only includes public schools. Why? Most children in America attend public schools, which are funded with taxpayer dollars. Our policyholders are taxpayers. When SLATE saves the public schools money it is saving our policyholders money. This is also a way to direct our actions where it will affect the most people, first. In addition, liability issues are more clearly defined with public schools so it makes administration of the program less complicated and less costly while still serving the provider of education for the majority of children. Can I sub more days on my own time? Any full-time associate who meets the state of Illinois criteria can substitute as much as they wish on their own time. SLATE is for the use of your ES day benefit. PV, PT or compressed work week days off as a volunteer substitute teacher in a public school for prearranged professional development experiences. This also can be used for the employee's personal development. If you work a compressed workweek or want to take PV or PT and choose to use your day off to substitute for pay, those arrangements cannot be done through SLATE and are between the school district you substitute in and you. What if my teaching certificate is expired? You can contact the DeWitt, Livingston, and McLean Counties Regional Office of Education to find out how to renew your certification, or contact Stan Otto or Marcie McDonald. Will I get reimbursed for the substitute teaching certificate registration fees? When you serve as a volunteer SLATE substitute teacher, there is no reimbursement. There is no cost to a school district for a SLATE substitute teacher. Can a part-time person participate? Not at this time. Back to Top