creating Success Together

 Conflict Resolution

Proactive co-teaching teams can reduce the occurrence of conflicts through the initial discussions when the partnership is established. At that time, members discuss openly instructional-related issues and philosophies important to each individual. However, conflicts can still develop throughout the progression of instructional sessions, despite effective communication and planning. In an effort to reduce the impact these disagreements may have on the overall relationship of the co-teaching team, members need to develop a process for conflict resolution that both can agree to. A tool such as a conflict resolution plan-outline can aid in these situations.

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Plan to Collaborate

Time is the most valuable element in education. Teachers need to maximize the time spent planning for instruction. As co-teachers develop a meeting schedule to plan future lessons, developing a meeting agenda is imperative. Setting an agenda to determine the type and purpose for the meeting will help focus the conversation and maximize time. Unrelated issues that arise during a set meeting can be tabled for future discussion with a separate meeting set to address each topic. At the conclusion of each meeting or planning session, identify an action plan, deadlines for achieving the goal, and the next meeting date. 

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 Lesson Planning

High-quality instructional planning is critical for a teacher to achieve success with any lesson but is particularly necessary in a co-taught classroom. A quality lesson defines learning objectives and activities for the success of all students. Co-teachers who are unable to agree on common planning times are still able to practice effective collaboration. Tools such as email and Google Docs can allow teachers to share ideas without being in the same room. Teachers who choose to communicate ideas and lesson components by alternative formats may find using a lesson plan template efficient. Using a template enables both parties to simultaneously collaborate on instruction planning without the burden of finding a common planning time. 

Professional Development

Professional development opportunities are critical for the training of teachers willing to participate in the co-teaching model. Training needs to incorporate the necessary skills for implementing co-teaching effectively and also skills related to open and honest communication between team members. Programs need to promote collaboration in an inclusive setting for all teachers. This will train individuals to avoid or mediate interpersonal conflicts. Effective professional development will result in successful co-teaching experiences fostering a positive learning environment where students and teacher alike are excited participants. Using the co-teaching model effectively is capable of increasing student achievement.

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Newsela

Newsela is an innovative way to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news. It's easy and amazing. See the impact Newsela can have on your classroom.Every Article At 5 Levels! Newsela makes it easy for an entire class to read the same content, but at a level that’s just right for each student. 


SimplyCircle

SimplyCircle is a quick, convenient, and free way to communicate with all students' parents. You can send quick reminders, weekly newsletters, and pictures, plus save trees and time! As a teacher, you can post messages, assign tasks, create events, ask parents to volunteer, share pictures and upload documents. With SimplyCircle, everything parents need to stay up-to-date about the classroom is all in one convenient place.  Having everything centralized and organized makes it much easier to drive the parent engagement results you want.

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