Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas - Region 17

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Figure 3: District Considerations for Co-TeachingCo-teaching is most successful when it is implemented with fidelity,integrated into school and district long-term plans, and supportedthrough professional development and accountability strategies. Hereare questions regarding co-teaching to consider at the district level.1. How have expectations for co-teaching been articulated at the district level? What formalpolicies and procedures exist related to co-teaching? What policies and procedures shouldbe approved to foster sustainability for co-teaching?2. To what extent have district-level personnel received professional development aboutco-teaching? (Note: This question pertains to general education as well as specialeducation leaders.)3. What supports has the district offered to create a viable infrastructure for co-teaching (e.g.,assistance in scheduling; clarification of service delivery options)?4. How has co-teaching been integrated into options related to strategic and schoolimprovement planning?5. How are resources allocated to support co-teaching (e.g. funding for professionaldevelopment, periodic common planning time for co-teachers, data collection andaggregation, and so on)?6. How is co-teaching presented in district materials and media (e.g., district website, studenthandbooks, parent communication)?7. How is co-teaching part of the interview and hiring practices of the district?8. How are site administrators accountable for co-teaching implementation integrity?9. How is co-teaching incorporated into teacher evaluation protocols and procedures?10. How is co-teaching incorporated into principal and other site administrator evaluationprotocols and procedures?11. How is essential information about co-teaching disseminated to site administrators,teachers, and others?12. What data are reported to the district in order to determine the impact of co-teachingon key student outcomes?20 | Texas Co-Teaching Guidelines Texas Education Agency / Education Service Center, Region 20
Figure 4: Phases for District Implementation of Co-TeachingPreparation for Co-TeachingPhase 1• Identify target population• Consider populations which may benefit from co-teaching(i.e. students with disabilities, English language learners,Gifted/Talented, etc.)Phase 2• Recruit schools and participants for early implementation• Provide supports for early implementorsPhase 3• Provide professional development for district and site administrators• Provide professional development for teachers and other staffImplementation of Co-TeachingPhase 4• Continue supports for early implementors• Check fidelity of implementation• Continue needed professional developmentPhase 5• Provide assistance for struggling co-teaching• Gradually expand co-teaching within schools and across the districtPhase 6• Evaluate co-teaching program effectiveness using studentachievement outcomes and plan revisions• Gather additional evaluation data, including other measures related.to students and perceptions of stakeholders© Texas Education Agency / Education Service Center, Region 20 Texas Co-Teaching Guidelines | 21
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Page 4 and 5: Table of ContentsIntroduction......
Page 6 and 7: IntroductionAs educational personne
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Page 22 and 23: Guidelines for Campus Administrator
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