Co-teaching to Improve Student Outcomes, Second Edition

Co-teaching is a popular service delivery model for students who are entitled to special education or other specialized services, such as support services for English learners. Evidence shows that the implementation of co-teaching is significantly associated with improved student outcomes. However for co-teaching to be effective, teachers need to thoroughly understand what the arrangement entails and what it takes to make co-teaching work. In this updated second edition quick-reference laminated guide, Dr. Marilyn Friend, a renowned authority on co-teaching, provides educators with an overview of the fundamental what, why, and how of co-teaching. Topics covered include: What is co-teaching? Why co-teach? What is the role of each teacher? What makes a strong partnership? Six co-teaching approaches; Instruction in co-taught classrooms/understanding specially designed instruction (SDI); Co-teaching in the context of rigorous state standards; Shared planning for co-teachers.