Using the Co-Teaching Model

Co-teaching is a popular strategy for supporting students with special needs. This module explores the origins of, research about and best practices for co-teaching. Estimated Time to Complete: 45-60 Minutes.

This module is related to NEE Indicator 2.1, 3.3

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Define co-teaching and distinguish it from terms such as collaboration, team teaching and inclusion.

2. Provide a rationale for implementing co-teaching that is based on philosophy, research and recent legislation

3. Relate critical components of the co-teaching model

4. Describe 6 different types of co-teaching arrangements and the situations for which each is appropriate

5. Identify key topics that should be addressed by the teachers prior to implementing co-teaching

6. Describe the best practices of co-teaching and strategies for addressing potential issues related to co-teaching

Review the activities below.

	1. What Is Co-Teaching?
	2. What Does Research Show About Co-Teaching?
	3. What Best Practices Are Associated With Successful Co-Teaching Implementations?

Co-teaching Models that Work in an Inclusion Setting

Co-Teaching Principles, Practices, and Pragmatics (PDF)

Co-Teaching: A Simple Solution That Isn't Simple After All

An Administrator's Guide to Co-Teaching