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How to Co-Teach
A Guide for General and Special Educators
By Elizabeth A. Potts, Ph.D., University of Virginia; & Lori A. Howard, Ph.D., George Mason University and University of Virginia

Foreword by Kimberly McDuffie-Landrum, Ph.D.

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What does good co-teaching look like in an inclusive classroom, and how can a general and special educator build a strong, respectful, and productive partnership? Find out in this introductory how-to guide, ideal for helping current and future co-teachers minimize conflict, maximize teamwork, and ensure the best outcomes for all students in Grades K–12.

Perfect for use in professional development and university courses, How to Co-Teach directly addresses the five principles of developing an effective teaching partnership: respecting perspectives, practicing communication, focusing on classroom teaching, building student success, and improving and reflecting on relationships. More comprehensive and practical than other co-teaching guides, this book

• reinforces key points with DVD clips. Learn invaluable lessons from real-life co-teachers and administrators as they reflect on what worked and didn't work in their classrooms. An engaging sample lesson shows effective co-teaching in action, and the DVD Guide gives teachers challenging questions to spark productive discussion.
  
  
• addresses both teachers in the partnership. Special and general educators will get insights and guidance tailored to their specific roles, and they'll discover how their strengths can combine to ensure positive student experiences and outcomes.
  
  
• tackles the day-to-day challenges every co-teacher faces, from conflict resolution to time management (see box).
  
  
• has the practical materials educators need. Co-teaching is easier with the included forms and tools, including a planning checklist, problem-solving worksheet, lesson plan organizer, co-teaching self-assessment, and sample instruction schedules.
  
  
• spans K–12, with in-depth, age-appropriate guidelines for co-teaching at different grade levels.

Teachers will also get a helpful Reader's Guide, perfect for either group study or individual use. This chapter-by-chapter guide gives teachers Thought Questions that help them brainstorm ways to put key ideas to work in their own classrooms, plus Practice activities that outline ready-to-use implementation strategies.

Whether educators are just starting their co-teaching adventure or looking for ways to strengthen an existing partnership, they'll use this essential how-to guidebook to reach their ultimate goal: success for all students.

About the Forms on the Accompanying DVD
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Kimberly McDuffie-Landrum

Introduction

Section I: Respect Perspectives

Chapter 1: The Basics of Co-Teaching
Chapter 2: What Each Teacher Brings
Chapter 3: Becoming Co-Teachers

Section II: Practice Communication

Chapter 4: General Communication Advice
Chapter 5: The Ideal versus the Reality
Chapter 6: Co-Teachers: Beginning the Conversation

Section III: Focus on Classroom Teaching

Chapter 7: Assessment to Guide Instruction and Grading
Chapter 8: Accommodations and Modifications

Section IV: Build Student Success

Chapter 9: Let's Teach!
Chapter 10: Instruction in Elementary Classrooms
Chapter 11: Instruction in Middle and High School

Section V: Improve and Reflect on Relationships

Chapter 12: How Are We Doing?
Chapter 13: Working with Others in the School
Chapter 14: Working with Parents

References

Appendix A: Readers Guide: How to Co-Teach: A Guide for General and Special Educators

Appendix B: DVD Guide

Index