Teacher-to-Teacher Conference UNC Charlotte October 13, 2015

 OFE presenters  Participants

 Testing concerns  Accountability  Veteran teachers moving to other roles  Teacher transfers  System policies  Dual program

 Co-Teaching o Eases accountability concerns o Provides more support for all students o Provides more support for students with special needs o Creates the opportunity for team planning and assessment o Gives candidates and cooperating teachers the opportunity to build strong relationships o Enhances classroom management o Identifies student teachers who need more growth and mentoring o Two student teachers with one cooperating teacher

 It’s not just teaching together.

 Seven models Seven models 1. One Teach, One Observe 2. One Teach, One Assist 3. Station Teaching 4. Parallel Teaching 5. Supplemental 6. Alternative (Differentiated) 7. Team Teaching

 Start small  Professional Development Schools  One elementary school  Voluntary basis  Training for student teachers and cooperating teachers

 Discussion with COED Senior Associate Dean  Discussion with department chairs and faculty  Contact with administrators  Brief interest meeting with CTs and yearlong interns  Meeting with yearlong interns to introduce strategies  3 elementary schools  4 middle schools  23 candidates – K-6, 6-9, B-K, SPED

 Introduce Co-Teaching in the fall semester  Allow time to practice the models  Allow for flexibility with which models to use in which grade levels and content areas  First support session in late November or early December  Ready to begin in the spring semester

 Initial Reactions  Pros/Cons  Questions  Suggestions

 St. Cloud State University o Dr. Teresa Washut Heck – o Dr. Nancy Bacharach – Minneapolis, MN – October 1-2, 2015 Orange County, CA – November 13-14, 2015 Minneapolis, MN – May 23-24, 2016

UNC Charlotte Rosslyn Crandell – Sue Rebich – Joyce Frazier –