Denise Simmons & Vallen Cordon, Compliance Specialists Co-Teaching in Action Presented by: Denise Simmons & Vallen Cordon, Compliance Specialists August 27, 2012 Lee Anne

By the end of this seminar you will: understand the 6 variations of co- teaching as they relate to planning for effective instruction understand the role planning plays in effective co-teaching/inclusion have a knowledge of tools/resources to assist in your collaborative planning process reflect on your school’s inclusive practices Lee Anne

Elements of Collaborative Teaching Two or more educators or other professionally certified staff Shared instructional responsibility Jointly delivered instruction Single group of shared students From Friend, M., & Cook, L. (2007). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals (5th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Tina Before revealing bullets, brainstorm a list of elements Then use slide as a way to summarize responses to the items recorded on the chart paper T/TAC W&M Workshop 3

Elements of Collaborative Teaching (cont’d) Primarily in a single classroom Required curriculum taught Pooled resources, mutual ownership, and joint accountability From Friend, M., & Cook, L. (2007). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals (5th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Tina T/TAC W&M Workshop 4

Co-Planning

Outcomes for Co-Planning Develop co- teaching relationship Formalize and structure planning process Tina

Honor Time Choose an agreed upon place Come prepared Limit interruptions Stay focused Tina Stress the importance of meeting in an agreed upon place, but preferably not the special educator’s classroom. There may be too many interruptions if the teachers meet there. Student Needs: Student Assistance/Child Study/Intervention Plan 504 Plan, or Individualized Educational Plan Assessment Results Student at a Glance Information T/TAC W&M Workshop

Pre-Plan Preview upcoming content Write down needs, resources, and activities Bring planning materials: SOL Framework Textbooks IEP at a glance Bring student accommodations Get mentally ready Tina Emphasize that getting mentally ready means that you will not allow others to interrupt you during your planning time. Also, that you will stay focused for the time allotted you to plan with your partner. T/TAC W&M Workshop

Resources for Planning Lessons Plan Lesson Clarify instructional objectives Clarify IEP goals Consider student accommodations Plan effective teaching techniques and activities Resources for Planning Lessons Enhanced Scope & Sequence PLUS (ESS+) Marilyn Friend (Power of 2) Special Connections http://www.specialconnections.ku.edu/~kucrl/cgi- bin/drupal/?q=instruction/universal_design_for_learn ing/teacher_tools CAST http://cast.org/about/index.html Tina

Assign Responsibilities Identify needed materials Clarify teaching roles and responsibilities Write out plan for all involved Tina T/TAC W&M Workshop

Evaluate (ongoing) Debrief daily Praise each other’s efforts Critique week’s activities Be honest Use problem solving strategies Revisit roles and responsibilities regularly Tina T/TAC W&M Workshop

Tina Leads into universal design T/TAC W&M Workshop

Universal Design for Learning http://www. specialconnections. ku Multiple Means of Input/Representation (Text-to-speech, Audio-Taped Text, Graphic Organizers) Multiple Means of Process/Engagement (Cooperative Learning, WebQuest, Guided Notes) Multiple Means of Expression/Output (Tiered Assignments, Portfolio Assessment, Rubrics) Special Connections website: Teacher Tools Tina How do we determine which variations meet the needs of the students? Determine student needs Make the match Design and deliver instruction Differentiation Universal Design for Learning: Resources at Special Connections and CAST Support for All Students

Universal Design for Learning Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/ Tina Founded in 1984, CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning.
 Support for All Students