In a time of AYP, NCLB, and IDEA there is a need for a form of teaching that can help meet the needs of both students and staff. Co-Teaching is the most commonly used form at this time.

1. WELCOME Co- Teaching Six Models for Teacher Success

2. Co-Teaching is…

4. Mainstreaming

5. Inclusion

6. Integration- three components

7. Physical integration

8. Social integration

9. Instructional integration

10. Co-teaching is the most common service delivery used in inclusive schools.Think Inclusive Schools

12. Adequate Yearly Progress

13. Highly QualifiedWhy use Co- Teaching?

15. Heterogeneous group of students

16. Shared delivery of instruction

17. Occurs in a shared physical space

18. Participation may vary based on needs of the studentsWhat is Co-Teaching?

20. WHEN TO USE• In new co-teaching situations • When questions arise about students • To check student progress • To compare target students to others in class One Teach, One Observe

22. WHEN TO USE• When the lesson lends itself to delivery by one teacher • When one teacher has particular expertise for the lesson • In new co-teaching situations--to get to know each other • In lessons stressing a process in which student work needs close monitoring One Teach, One Drift

24. WHEN TO USE• When a lower adult-student ratio is needed to improve instructional efficiency • To foster student participation in discussions • For activities such as drill and practice, re-teaching, and test review Parallel Teaching

26. WHEN TO USE• When content is complex but not hierarchical • In lessons in which part of planned instruction is review • When several topics comprise instruction Station Teaching

28. WHEN TO USE• In situations where students’ mastery of concepts taught or about to be taught varies tremendously • When extremely high levels of mastery are expected for all students • When enrichment is desired • When some students are working in a parallel curriculum Alternative Teaching

30. WHEN TO USE• When two heads are better than one or experience is comparable • During a lesson in which instructional conversation is appropriate • In co-teaching situations in which the teachers have considerable experience and a high sense of comfort • When a goal of instruction is to demonstrate some type of interaction to students Team Teaching

31. Co-Teaching is…

32. Any Questions?