Every day substitute teachers provide professional service in schools throughout Alberta. Substitute teachers carry the same daily responsibilities of instruction, management and supervision of students that regular classroom teachers do. The substitute teacher, however, has the added challenge of not being able to work with students on a long-term basis while being responsible for ensuring that each day is used productively. Each year, the Association designates one week as Substitute Teachers’ Appreciation Week. In 2019/20 this week is scheduled for March 9 - 13, 2020. https://www.teachers.ab.ca/For%20Members/ProfessionalResources/SubstituteTeachersResources/Pages/Substitute-Teachers'-Appreciation-Week.aspx