The Co-Teacher's Playbook

Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction: Why This Book, and Why Me? Chapter 1: Understanding Introduction What Is Co-Teaching? Activity: What's Your Definition? Benefits of Co-Teaching Activity: The Benefits of Co-Teaching Co-Teaching: What Does It Look Like in Today's Classrooms? General Ed and Special Ed Partnerships General Ed and ESL/ELL Partnerships General Ed and Interventionist Partnerships General Ed and Specialist Partnerships General Ed and Paraprofessional Partnerships Activity: Taking Stock Co-Teaching Structures Reflection Questions Conclusion Tool 1: Welcome Letter to Students Template Tool 2: Welcome Letter to Parents Template, Elementary Tool 3: Welcome Letter to Parents Template, Secondary Extension 1: Co-Teaching Scavenger Hunt Extension 2: Create a Co-Teaching Vision Board Chapter 2: Relating Introduction Activity: What I Bring to the Table The Four Pillars of a Great Co-Teaching Partnership Pillar 1: Respect Activity: Reflect and Write Pillar 2: Communication Activity: My Beliefs about Teaching Activity: Important Questions for Us to Discuss Vignette: R. K. Smith Middle School in Luling, Louisiana Pillar 3: Flexibility Activity: My Preferences in the Classroom Understanding the Activity Pillar 4: Humor Activity: Let's Humor Each Other! Being Prepared for the Highs and the Lows Examples of Norms for Working Together Examples of Norms for Weekly Meetings Activity: Write Your Norms How to Handle an Uncooperative Co-Teacher Conclusion Vignette: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Tool 1: Our Goals Tool 2: Protocols Extension 1: Personality Tests Extension 2: Learning More about Paraphrasing Skills Chapter 3: Managing Introduction Planning for the Learning Environment Advice for Establishing Routines and Procedures Procedures, Consequences, and Recognition Determining Who Will Handle What Activity: Whose Job Is It? Conclusion Tool 1: Student Compact Tool 2: Positive Notes to Students Chapter 4: Teaching Introduction Unit Planning Activity: Unpacking the Standards and Creating Learning Targets Activity: Big Ideas and Essential Questions Creating the Unit Summative Assessment Daily Lessons Effective Lesson Design Planning for Ongoing Collaboration Activity: Reflection Questions Do's and Don'ts for Co-Teaching Meetings Tips for Calendaring Meetings Conclusion Tool 1: Unit Plan Template Tool 2: Meeting Agenda Templates and Examples Tool 3: "Look-Fors" Co-Teaching Observation Form Extension 1: Protocols Extension 2: Student Surveys Chapter 5: Assessing Introduction Assessment in General Formative versus Summative Assessment Thinking about Formative Assessment Activity: Thirty Fun, Formative Assessment Ideas Lesson Structure That Includes Formative Assessment Activity: Reflect on the Lesson Assessment Considerations for Co-Taught Classes The Value of Pre-Assessment Conclusion Tool 1: Creating a Pre-Assessment Appendix A: A Brief History of Co-Teaching Appendix B: The Six Co-Teaching Structures Depicted Visually Appendix C: Sentence Frames for Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Checking for Accuracy Appendix D: Do Not Disturb Signs for Weekly Meetings References Index

"Practitioners can use this workbook as a tool to get a good start on team teaching/co-teaching. It is well organized and well thought out. The personal experiences and vignettes are all relevant and show the good, the bad, and the ugly. It will be a big help to beginners and for those who want a second chance at making it work." -- Claudia A. Danna "This book is an excellent resource for teachers new to co-teaching. It is a resource both teachers should use to learn about each other and their teaching styles so they can ensure their classroom environment and teaching best serves their students." -- Stacy Lemongelli "As we strive for high levels of learning-and college/career readiness-for all students, co-teaching has never been as important. No one has as much to offer in guiding educators to success within inclusive, differentiated environments than Angela Peery. This book will be your trusted resource." -- Chris Weber, EdD "The Co-Teacher's Playbook is one of those rare occasions where the content delivers on the promise of the title. I don't know of a single other book on this topic that ties it together so well and in such a clear fashion though the use of tools, activities, and the clear, easy connections Dr. Peery has made. She has crafted a text that is applicable for those new to co-teaching with clear definitions and activities at each step, while also challenging veterans of the practice by sharing practical insights and extension activities. With this book Dr. Peery has moved the important work of co-teaching from novelty (practiced by a few, passionate educators) to necessity." -- Tom Hierck "The Co-Teacher's Playbook is essential reading for making co-teaching a reality. Dr. Peery offers a comprehensive framework for successful implementation. Her book is a must read for any team contemplating a co-teaching model." -- Ajit "AJ" Pethe