Guaranteed Success for the Co-teaching Classroom
Following the success of the first edition, Co-Teaching That Works: Structures and Strategies for Maximizing Student Learning, Second Edition is here to provide actionable advice to co-teachers seeking to utilize one another's strengths. Unlike other co-teaching books, this manual is written for every possible educator combination - not simply general educators. You'll find sections on everything from co-teaching in literacy and speech-language therapy to special education and technology so that, no matter what subject matter or expertise, you'll be prepared to co-teach.
This book is written to provide concrete, actionable advice, including:
- Co-Teaching Roll Out Plans
- Leadership Guidelines
- Relationship Development
- Best Co-Teaching Models
- Specially Designed Instruction
- And more
Educators will have the opportunity to learn from other experienced co-teachers who share their personal stories, tips, and tried-and-true co-teaching techniques that lead to student success. Their creative, time-efficient approaches will revolutionize the way you view your classroom teaching strategies and enhance your ability to collaborate with other educators.
Whether you are planning to build your co-teaching strategy from scratch or just looking to refine your current approach, Co-Teaching That Works will undoubtedly be a priceless resource to have in your professional toolbox.
Table of Contents
The Author vii
Introduction 1
Part One: Developing a Recipe For Success 7
Chapter 1 An Overview of Co-Teaching 9
What is Co-Teaching? 9
What Does the Research Say? 10
What Are the Benefits? 13
Chapter 2 Leadership for Co-Teaching 19
Multiyear Rollout Plan 19
Vision and Culture 24
Professional Learning That Yields Results 30
Expectations for Co-Teachers 32
Classroom Composition 35
Planning Time 36
Evaluation 40
Coaching for the Co-Taught Classroom 48
Chapter 3 Relationship Building 55
Communication 56
Roles and Responsibilities 61
Grading 66
Reflection 68
Celebrations 72
Courageous Conversations 72
Chapter 4 Specially Designed Instruction 79
Three Whats and Three Whys of SDI 80
Examples and Non-Examples 81
Planning with SDI in Mind 84
Steps for Co-Planning SDI 84
Another Glance 91
Part Two: Serving Up Effective Instruction 97
Chapter 5 An Overview of the Models 99
Chapter 6 The Duet Model 103
At a Glance 103
Roles and Responsibilities 107
Pros and Cons 109
Chapter 7 The Map and Navigate Model 113
At a Glance 113
Roles and Responsibilities 117
Pros and Cons 117
Chapter 8 The Adding Model 121
At a Glance 121
Roles and Responsibilities 124
Pros and Cons 125
Chapter 9 The Transforming Model 129
At a Glance 129
Roles and Responsibilities 137
Pros and Cons 138
Chapter 10 The Complementing Model 141
At a Glance 142
Roles and Responsibilities 146
Pros and Cons 146
Chapter 11 The Mixed-Readiness Grouping Model 149
At a Glance 149
Another Glance 150
Roles and Responsibilities 151
Pros and Cons 152
Chapter 12 The Readiness Grouping Model 155
At a Glance 155
Another Glance 158
Roles and Responsibilities 159
Pros and Cons 160
Chapter 13 Grouping Configurations 163
Managing Small Groups 168
Part Three: Maximizing Unique Talents 173
Chapter 14 Co-Teaching with a Special Education Teacher 175
Best Models 177
Challenges 181
Essential for Success 182
Chapter 15 Co-Teaching with a Technology or Library Media Specialist 187
Best Models 189
Challenges 190
Essential for Success 192
Chapter 16 Co-Teaching with a Speech/Language Pathologist 197
The “Old Rules” 197
The “New Rules” 199
Best Models 199
Challenges 202
Essential for Success 204
Chapter 17 Co-Teaching with an Occupational or Physical Therapist 207
Best Models 208
Challenges 210
Essential for Success 211
Chapter 18 Co-Teaching with a Paraeducator 213
Shaping the Role of the Paraeducator 214
Best Models 215
Challenges 218
Essential for Success 220
Chapter 19 Co-Teaching with a Literacy Specialist 223
Best Models 225
Challenges 227
Essential for Success 228
Chapter 20 Co-Teaching with an English Language Development Specialist 231
Best Models 232
Challenges 235
Essential for Success 236
Part Four: The Finishing Touches 241
Chapter 21 Conclusion: Evolving Partnerships 243
Appendix Instructional Strategies for Co-Taught Classrooms 245
References 291
Index 299
