1st Edition

Co-Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Classroom How to Find Success in Collaboration Between General and Special Education

192 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

192 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

192 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Eye On Education

Designed for middle and high school teachers, this resource enables secondary co-teaching teams to build, refine, and sustain effective collaborative practices that lead to meaningful outcomes for all students. Chapters provide step-by-step instructions for planning, implementing, and assessing co-taught lessons for all middle and high school educators, whether you’re a seasoned professional... Read more

1. Introduction to Co-teaching in Secondary Classrooms

2. Developing an Asset-based Mindset Towards Co-teaching and Co-teachers

3. Enacting a Vision of High-Quality Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms

4. Co-teaching 4-Week Cycle

5. Effective Co-Planning Strategies

6. Creating a Welcoming Co-taught Classroom Environment

7. Quality Instruction and Assessment

8. Scheduling and Roles for Administrative Support

9. Technology and Tools to Support Co-teaching and Student Learning

10. Practices, Instructional Support, and Practical Resources for Co-Teaching Success

11. Conclusion

Biography

Lisa A. Dieker is the Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas and serves as the Director of the FLITE Center within the Assessment and Achievement Institute.

Michelle Stephan is Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a former middle school teacher.

Jennifer D. Smith is a certified Exceptional Education Teacher (ESE) with over 25 years of teaching experience in the public school system and currently a Teacher on Assignment for Seminole County Public Schools, FL.