Co-Teaching

Laurie Ganser & Meghan Hickey

Outcomes
1.Clarify purpose of the collaborative model
2.Solidify roles and responsibilities for English and SPED teachers in
and out of the classroom
a. Classroom logistics (entrance, direct instruction, work time,
behavior management)
b. Planning
c. Grading
3.Expectations for support

Purpose of Collaborative
Provide inclusive instruction for students with disabilities
Model
Increase access for striving students
Use community experts and teacher skill sets in order to provide
quality content area instruction and support the various learning
needs within our student body.
Differentiate
Scaffold
Predict and troubleshoot

Solidify roles and

responsibilities
1. Classroom logistics
2. Planning
3. Grading
There is no right way. Only the way that the
two collaborating teachers agree to.

Classroom Logistics
1. Entrance/Exit
2. Direct Instruction
3. Work Time
4. Behavior Management
What are your non-negotiables as a teacher?

Instruction
1. Lesson Planning
2. Differentiation & Scaffolding
What are your non-negotiables with
instruction?

Grading & Reporting

1. Attendance
2. Grades
3. Data Loops

Communication
How do you plan to communicate with one another?
What do you know about yourself when faced with interpersonal
conflict?
Direct vs. indirect communication
E-mails vs. face to face
How do you plan to communicate with your families?
How will you respond to family questions and concerns?
Conferences

Things to Anticipate
Check-ins with Laurie & Meghan
Coaching
Student progress monitoring support