Che-Von N. Williams, Principal Denise Adler, Assistant Principal - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Che-Von N. Williams, Principal Denise Adler, Assistant Principal Jena Wojdylo-Kehler, Assistant Principal

Background Knowledge/Experiences

When you hear the word “Co-Teaching” what comes to mind?

How did we get here?

2017-2018NC law class size law passed House Bill 13 entered to ask for relief General Assembly agreed on a phase in plan allowing an average of 20 students in K-3

The Process…..

❏ Reviewed student enrollment numbers for 2017-2018 ❏ In collaboration with Data Manager, brainstormed multiple

• ptions for how to meet the criteria

❏ Strategically chose grade levels which would be lower in regards to class size as I evaluated the need for co-teaching ❏ Met with school based leadership team for feedback and suggestions (Spring) ❏ Collaborated with immediate supervisor and the Deputy Superintendent ❏ Met with school based leadership team (End of Year)

Options Explored…..

• Ask for more trailers
• Convert Music, Art, and Reader’s

Theater Classroom to create classroom space

• Place classroom in Media Center
• Convert Staff Lounge into

classroom

Outcome

1 co-teaching class in Third Grade 2 certified teachers 1 instructional assistant 29 learners 2 co-teaching classes in Kindergarten 2 certified teachers 1 instructional assistant 33 learners

Considerations…..

• Students!
• Space
• Classroom size and locations
• Staff Morale
• Teacher Selection and Support
• Enrollment Cap

Co-Teaching Definition

Two equally qualified individuals jointly delivering instruction to a group of learners.

Shared Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Assessments and Grading
• Classroom Behavior/Management
• Parent Conferences

6 Different Styles of Co-Teaching

• One teach, one observe
• One teach, one assist
• Parallel teaching
• Station teaching
• Alternative teaching
• Team teaching

Advantages

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Two teachers allows for decreased student to teacher ratio Two teachers planning and practicing together

Advantages

Two teachers allows for

• ne to support core

instruction in small group while the other leads

Two teachers allows for greater time on task of all learners…when systems & structures are present

Two teachers allows for solid instruction to continue even on days with substitutes

Success Story…..

Thank you for coming! If you are interested in having your child in a co-teaching classroom, please use the IPAD to indicate your interest.