Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas - Region 17

Figure 8: From Isolation to Partnership: Applying Co-Teaching Approaches..........................29Student Schedules.......................................................................................................................31Figure 9: Steps for Scheduling Co-Teaching Classrooms.......................................................32Figure 10: Co-Teach Class Planner – Elementary Example...................................................33Figure 11: Co-Teach Class Planner – High School Example..................................................34Lesson Plans................................................................................................................................35Use of Personnel..........................................................................................................................35Dually Certified Teachers.............................................................................................................35Paraprofessionals........................................................................................................................36Supports for Personnel................................................................................................................36Student Progress Reporting.........................................................................................................36Program Evaluations....................................................................................................................36Communication of the Program to the Community......................................................................37Figure 12: Quality Indicators of Co-Teaching..........................................................................38Figure 13: Sample Walk-Through Form for a Co-Teaching Classroom...................................39Figure 14: Annual Implementation of Co-Teaching.................................................................40Guidelines for Teachers: Considerations for Implementing Co-Teaching inYour Classroom.............................................................................................................................41Establishing Co-Teaching Relationships......................................................................................42Figure 15: Co-Teaching: Tips for Starting Off on the Right Foot...........................................43Planning for Instruction................................................................................................................44Figure 16: Sample Co-Teach Lesson Plan.............................................................................46Figure 17: Planning for Co-Teaching......................................................................................47Identifying Student Needs............................................................................................................48Role of the Paraprofessional........................................................................................................48Monitoring Student Progress…....................................................................................................49Evaluating the Program - The Co-Teaching Relationship and Effectiveness...............................49Frequently Asked Questions........................................................................................................50References.....................................................................................................................................53© Texas Education Agency / Education Service Center, Region 20 Texas Co-Teaching Guidelines | 5