In this episode, Larissa unpacks how co-teaching could make MTSS possible within the secondary classroom. Co-teaching is an inclusive model of instruction that helps serve students with disabilities and students that need more support in the general education classroom. Larissa breaks down how co-teaching benefits each tier of MTSS and tips for leaders in making co-teaching work for teachers.

Resources:

• Co-Teaching Article
• Co-Teaching Observation Checklist
• School Leader Guide to PD

Takeaways

• Co-teaching is a powerful model for serving students with disabilities and students who need more support in the general education classroom.
• Co-teaching allows for differentiation of materials and activities, targeted interventions, and lower student-to-teacher ratios.
• Collaboration and clear roles and responsibilities are key to successful co-teaching.
• Leaders should provide co-planning time, consider personalities when assigning co-teaching partners, offer coaching and professional development, observe and reflect with teachers, and help create clear roles and responsibilities.

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