Co-Teaching Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters

Co-teaching has been increasingly adopted to support students in the general education classroom. After 20 years of field testing, we know what works--and what doesn't. In this practical guide, co-teaching and inclusion experts Toby J. Karten and Wendy W. Murawski detail the best practices for successful co-teaching and ways to troubleshoot common pitfalls. This book addresses the do's, don'ts, and do betters of:

• The co-teaching relationship and collaborative roles.
• Co-planning instruction and assessment.
• Co-teaching in action.
• Academic and behavioral supports and interventions.
• Collaborative reflections, improvements, and celebrations.

Readers will gain valuable insights on what to start doing, what to stop doing, and how to improve their co-teaching practices to better reach all students.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Introduction

1. The Co-Teaching Spokes and Inclusive Principles: The Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters of a Co-Teaching Environment
2. The Relationship and Collaborative Roles: The Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters to Guide and Strengthen Co-Teachers
3. Planning for Instruction and Assessment: The Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters When Planning
4. Collaborative Teaching in Action: The Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters When Actually Teaching
5. Academic and Behavioral Co-Teaching Supports and Interventions: The Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters to Create Strategic Learners
6. Collaborative Reflections, Improvements, and Co-Teaching Celebrations: The Do's, Don'ts, and Do Betters to Move Forward

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