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

2. 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

3. 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.
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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
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4. 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.
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5. Co-Planning

6. Outcomes for Co-Planning
Develop co- teaching relationship
Formalize and structure planning process
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7. Honor Time Choose an agreed upon place Come prepared
Limit interruptions
Stay focused
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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
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8. 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
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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.
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9. 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 bin/drupal/?q=instruction/universal_design_for_learn ing/teacher_tools
CAST
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10. Assign Responsibilities
Identify needed materials
Clarify teaching roles and responsibilities
Write out plan for all involved
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11. Evaluate (ongoing) Debrief daily Praise each other’s efforts
Critique week’s activities
Be honest
Use problem solving strategies
Revisit roles and responsibilities regularly
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12. Tina
Leads into universal design
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13. 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
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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

14. Universal Design for Learning Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
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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