The Author viiIntroduction 1Part One: Developing a Recipe For Success 7Chapter 1 An Overview of Co-Teaching 9What is Co-Teaching? 9What Does the Research Say? 10What Are the Benefits? 13Chapter 2 Leadership for Co-Teaching 19Multiyear Rollout Plan 19Vision and Culture 24Professional Learning That Yields Results 30Expectations for Co-Teachers 32Classroom Composition 35Planning Time 36Evaluation 40Coaching for the Co-Taught Classroom 48Chapter 3 Relationship Building 55Communication 56Roles and Responsibilities 61Grading 66Reflection 68Celebrations 72Courageous Conversations 72Chapter 4 Specially Designed Instruction 79Three Whats and Three Whys of SDI 80Examples and Non-Examples 81Planning with SDI in Mind 84Steps for Co-Planning SDI 84Another Glance 91Part Two: Serving Up Effective Instruction 97Chapter 5 An Overview of the Models 99Chapter 6 The Duet Model 103At a Glance 103Roles and Responsibilities 107Pros and Cons 109Chapter 7 The Map and Navigate Model 113At a Glance 113Roles and Responsibilities 117Pros and Cons 117Chapter 8 The Adding Model 121At a Glance 121Roles and Responsibilities 124Pros and Cons 125Chapter 9 The Transforming Model 129At a Glance 129Roles and Responsibilities 137Pros and Cons 138Chapter 10 The Complementing Model 141At a Glance 142Roles and Responsibilities 146Pros and Cons 146Chapter 11 The Mixed-Readiness Grouping Model 149At a Glance 149Another Glance 150Roles and Responsibilities 151Pros and Cons 152Chapter 12 The Readiness Grouping Model 155At a Glance 155Another Glance 158Roles and Responsibilities 159Pros and Cons 160Chapter 13 Grouping Configurations 163Managing Small Groups 168Part Three: Maximizing Unique Talents 173Chapter 14 Co-Teaching with a Special Education Teacher 175Best Models 177Challenges 181Essential for Success 182Chapter 15 Co-Teaching with a Technology or Library Media Specialist 187Best Models 189Challenges 190Essential for Success 192Chapter 16 Co-Teaching with a Speech/Language Pathologist 197The "Old Rules" 197The "New Rules" 199Best Models 199Challenges 202Essential for Success 204Chapter 17 Co-Teaching with an Occupational or Physical Therapist 207Best Models 208Challenges 210Essential for Success 211Chapter 18 Co-Teaching with a Paraeducator 213Shaping the Role of the Paraeducator 214Best Models 215Challenges 218Essential for Success 220Chapter 19 Co-Teaching with a Literacy Specialist 223Best Models 225Challenges 227Essential for Success 228Chapter 20 Co-Teaching with an English Language Development Specialist 231Best Models 232Challenges 235Essential for Success 236Part Four: The Finishing Touches 241Chapter 21 Conclusion: Evolving Partnerships 243Appendix Instructional Strategies for Co-Taught Classrooms 245References 291Index 299
ANNE M. BENINGHOF has over 35 years of experience working with students and teachers as a special education teacher, postsecondary faculty member, and highly sought-after consultant and trainer. Anne focuses on creative, practical solutions for more effectively including students with diverse learning needs in general education classrooms.