Substitute Handoff and Independent-Work Pack

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Prepare a class-day handoff that lets an authorized substitute start safely, follow established routines, guide a complete independent assignment, and return useful work notes without guessing local procedures or copying unnecessary student information.

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Who it is for

Teacher planning and professional use

Preparation

About 15 minutes.

Use / example time

About 5 minutes. Estimate for a substitute to scan the first steps, schedule, routines, and return route; not tested with substitutes.

Teacher guidance

Separate teacher files include completed examples or answer and scoring guidance.

Materials

• This handoff in print or editable form.
• A printed copy of the included independent assignment for each learner, plus teacher-selected extras.
• Pencils and the actual lesson materials named in the local handoff.

Download the complete resource

• Blank substitute handoff, checklist, and independent assignment — Editable Word file (39 KB)
• Blank substitute handoff, checklist, and independent assignment — Printable PDF (66 KB)
• Teacher guide: completed handoff, assignment notes, and local-use guidance — Editable Word file (41 KB)
• Teacher guide: completed handoff, assignment notes, and local-use guidance — Printable PDF (73 KB)

Keep teacher guidance and answers separate from student copies. Word files contain editable text; the PDF files are ready to print.

Support and adaptation

• Use the printed assignment and approved local access supports. If a learner cannot use the provided format, consult the authorized plan or designated support person; do not improvise a different target or disclose private details in return notes.

Extension

• When the schedule permits, have learners identify a second account difference and support it with a detail. This extends the same comparison task without requiring extra materials or peer teaching.

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Review and use

Version 0.1.2. Independent AI release review passed. Review included a blind task or tool check, a separate instructional audit and file checks. This is not a claim of classroom testing or human certification.

Timing is estimated. Assistive-technology, Microsoft Word and Google Docs testing has not been completed. Use the editable files to adapt the resource to your learners and local curriculum.

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