Course Description

This course focuses on implementation of co-teaching as a component of high leverage inclusionary practices. Participants will learn and develop high quality co-teaching practices from foundational aspects through implementation, including an understanding of how the six models of co-teaching and Universal Design for Learning can benefit students and educators alike, as well as how learning partnerships with co-teachers enhances student outcomes. Educators will explore their own understanding of inclusion, as well as their personal strengths and areas of challenge, in order to self-reflect on their roles and responsibilities within a co-teach setting. This course focuses on building strong learning partnerships and enhancing educational equity through co-teaching. Co-teachers are highly encouraged to attend together.

Course Objectives

Participants should be able to…

Understand the necessary components of co-teaching and the interplay of co-teaching and inclusion (Learning Partnerships)

Gain awareness of the roles and responsibilities of co-teaching partners (Learning Partnerships)

Understand the interaction of Universal Design for Learning and co-teaching (Leading for Educational Equity)

Explore the six models of co-teaching

Understand the components of a co-teach relationship necessary for enhancing student outcomes and creating an inclusive classroom (Learning Partnerships)

Collaborate with a shared vision and end goal in mind (Learning Partnerships and Leading for Educational Equity)