Co-Teaching; Where do I start?

Carlota Holdercholder1@warren.k12.in.us

Jess Belljbell@warren.k12.in.usMSD Warren Township

@carlota_holder

@jessbell79

@maestracarlota

@bellsclassroom

Before you start… (discussions to have)

student behavior expectations

grading

growth mindset/fixed intelligence

accommodations/modifications - what ones will be used, who will be responsible for doing/making them

academic and behavior consequences

establishing goals and appropriate assessment

What is Co-teaching (Co-teaching strategies)

Team teaching - both teachers are responsible for planning and delivering instruction to all students

One teach/ one supports

Parallel teaching - plan jointly but split class

Alternative teaching - one teaches most of the class but another teaches a small group inside or outside of the room

Station teaching - teachers divide instructional content and take responsibility for teaching part of it, room is divided in centers

Co-Teaching Strategi

es

SIOP - Sheltered Instruction for Academic Progress

SIOP is an instructional model that helps all students- especially English Language Learners - master academic content and language. It supports teachers in planning and delivering high-quality instruction for all students. Components include; lesson preparation, building background, strategies, interaction, practice, and assessment. If your district hasn’t provided SIOP training, we recommend it for all teachers - EL and content.

Planning

●Use a Unit Guide○ Plan in increments

●Use a shared planning template○ Equal access, ALL the time (google docs)

●Break the standards down.○ Use MPI’s (WIDA standards)

●Start basic - reach towards goal●Skills used in small groups

○ Designate teacher/assistant that will lead

●Anchor Charts○ done in advance to help instruction

The struggle is real.

Work with what you

have.

Implementing (classroom instruction)

Different models could be used for different lessons/objectives

FLEXIBLE - you never know when your plans can change

Establish clear roles

Lead teacher, small group instructor, circulator, one-on-one instructor, parallel teacher

Each teacher is aware of lesson plan so timing is not an issue

Hands-on Practice

Find a partner

Choose a co-teaching style.

Mock plan a lesson with your “co-teacher”.

Use the handouts to plan an effective co-teaching lesson.

Implementation - Technology 1:1 Chromebooks

Raz-Kids No Red Ink Duolingo Schools Achieve 3000 Google Classroom Gooru Actively Learn Scholastic SCOPE and ActionEDpuzzle Mobymax

The best resources to use for EL students are ones that are adaptive

or at your students’ level. It encourages independence, but makes them feel

successful.

Communication; In person or digital?

Digital

effective once established

less time-consuming

share resources

give each teacher responsibilities

have to depend on other to complete responsibilities

copy of your plans

tone can be misinterpreted

In person

effective communication starting out

time-consuming

chance to bounce ideas off each other

create together

plan long term ideas/goals

you get to know each other

Assessment

●Formal

○ District and State Assessments

○ District Checkpoints

○ Teacher created assessments

■ amplify them instead of simplify them

●Informal

○ More opportunities to talk with students

○ SIOP strategies for students to interact - teacher observation

○ Small Group instruction is easier with two teachers

○ Personalized Conferencing

Questions? Feedback?