Preparing for Co-Teaching Checklist

As we prepare for co-teaching, do we…

❏ have both of our names on the classroom door and the board?

❏ each have a designated space in the classroom?

❏ both have comparable/shared materials and resources?

As we prepare for co-teaching, have we….

❏ explained the benefits of co-teaching to students and their families?

❏ established regularly scheduled time(s) to meet and co-plan?

❏ talked about how we will handle disagreements/differences of opinion that may arise?

❏ reviewed the suggested timeline for Gradual Release of Responsibilities?

While co-teaching, are we sharing the responsibility for determining...

❏ what to teach and what teaching strategies to use?

❏ who teaches what part of the lesson?

❏ how to assess student learning?

While co-teaching, do we...

❏ both have a lead role in the classroom?

❏ both have the opportunity to work with all students?

❏ work together to manage the classroom and actively reinforce classroom rules?

❏ model collaboration and teamwork for our students?

While co-teaching, do our classroom students...

❏ see us as equal partners in the classroom?

❏ equally ask us for clarification and/or assistance?

As a co-teaching pair, are we able to...

❏ read each other’s nonverbal cues correctly?

❏ freely communicate our concerns to each other?

❏ depend on each other to follow through with tasks and responsibilities?

❏ freely share our thoughts and insights with the CSUMB Clinical Coach?

After a co-taught lesson, do we…

❏ provide feedback to one another on what occurred during the lesson?

❏ celebrate our successes?