Planning for Co-Teaching:

What You Will Learn

• What co-teaching is and how it can benefit students
• Six instructional models of co-teaching and when each model is most appropriate
• Eight components of co-teaching and how to implement each one successfully

Course Guiding Question:

How can I work successfully with a co-teacher to ensure that all students in our class are meeting their academic goals?

Professional Development Credits

At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a certificate for 18 Professional Development Hours (Clock Hours, CPEs).

Model Teaching Professional Development Courses are pre-approved in many states and we provide easy approval forms to submit to your license granting authority if required.

If you are a teacher seeking license renewal and wish to verify acceptance of our Professional Development Courses, please view our PD STATE REQUIREMENTS PAGE to learn more about your state’s requirements.

Also, consider taking our UNIVERSITY-PARTNERED, ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES to earn regionally accredited units or credits, accepted by most states for teacher re-licensing and salary advancement.

Approval Information About This Course for Teaching License Renewal & Continuing Education

Model Teaching has helped thousands of teachers across the country meet their relicensing requirements.

This course is Pre-Approved in the following states for License Renewal and Continuing education:

• Texas – CPE’s, TEA-Approved
• New York CTLE’s – NYSED-Approved
• Pennsylvania DOE – ACT 48-Approved
• Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) – Approved
• Nevada DOE
• Tennessee
• Other States As Well

If you do not see your state listed here, this course may be pre-approved in your state as well. Chat with us or leave a ticket for our recommendations.

For More Information About Your Specific State Requirements, Please View Your State Requirements

Please confirm your specific district or state requirements for license renewal prior to registering and feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have about our courses.

Topics Covered and General Course Outline

Section 1 – An Overview of Co-Teaching

• What Co-Teaching is and What it Isn’t
• The Six Instructional Models of Co-Teaching
• The Eight Components of Successful Co-Teaching
• The Benefits and Potential Challenges for Both Students and Teachers in a Co-Teaching Situation

Section 2 – Instructional Presentation

• The Six Most Commons Models of Co-Teaching
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Model
• How Classrooms Are Set-Up for Each Model and When They Are Most Effective

Section 3 – Interpersonal Communication

• About the Importance of Interpersonal Communication
• The Impact of Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
• How Your Personality Traits Impact Working Relationships
• How to Address Conflicts When They Arise

Section 4 – Physical Arrangement

• Different Ways the Co-Teaching Space Can be Physically Arranged
• What Elements Make Up the Physical Space Other Than Desk Arrangements

Section 5 – Classroom Management

• The Importance of Setting Up Structures and Routines With Students
• The Importance of Building a Strong Classroom Community Through Relationships

Section 6 – Familiarity with Curriculum

• Why Both Co-teachers Need to be Equally Familiar With the Curriculum
• How to Increase Your Curriculum Knowledge
• When it Might be Appropriate for Teachers to Have Different Levels of Knowledge of the Curriculum

Section 7 – Curriculum Goals and Modifications

• How to Set Instructional Goals
• The Difference Between Accommodations and Modifications
• How to Make Appropriate Modifications

Section 8 – Instructional Planning

• The Different Types of Instructional Planning and When They Should be Done
• The Benefits of Regular, Intentional Planning
• How to Plan Effectively

Section 9 – Assessment

• About the Different Types of Assessments That Can be Used
• How to Adjust Instruction Based on the Results of Those Assessments

Section 10 – Self-Reflection

• How to Self-Reflect on Your Co-Teaching Practices to Determine Your Effectiveness

Helpful Resources & Templates Included With the Course

The course comes with 32 templates, tools, and graphic organizers ready to be used in your classroom!

These Include:

• Co-Teaching Quick Reference Guide
• The 6 Co-Teaching Models Reference Guide
• Choosing a Model Worksheet
• Personality Self-Assessment & Reflection Tool
• Conflict Resolution Worksheet
• Physical Arrangement Checklist with Samples
• Classroom Procedure & Compromise Plan with Samples
• Routines & Procedures Evaluation Tool with Samples
• Consequences Plan with Samples
• Curriculum Knowledge Analysis with Samples
• Common Modifications & Accommodations Reference Guide
• Curriculum Goals & Modifications Planning Template with Samples
• Planning to Plan Tool with Samples
• Meeting Agenda Planner
• Assessment Options Reference Guide
• Assessment Planner with Samples
• Co-Teaching Relationship Stages
• Reference Guide
• Co-Teaching Implementation Checklist
• Co-Teaching Self Reflection
• Co-Teaching Plan of Action with Samples
• Effectiveness Rubric
• Implementation Observation Checklist with Samples

Register for the course Planning for Co-Teaching: Strategies & Tools to Ensure Success now.