Co-Instructing

that Includes

Specially Designed Instruction

Co-Instruction

Co-Teaching Approaches

Watch this video to hear Tonya Brewer define the 6 different models used in co-teaching. The video will provide a working definition of each model with corresponding pros and cons, as well as examples of effective uses.

Co-Teaching Configurations.pdf

Ten Additional Co-Teaching Configurations

This visual illustrates a variety of co-teaching configurations that allow educators to flexibly group students and tailor instruction based on learning objectives, student data, and instructional goals.

Co-Teaching Decision Making Matrix

This chart supports teachers in selecting the most effective co-teaching approach by considering each educator’s content knowledge, confidence level, and whether the lesson is best delivered to the whole class or in small groups.

To see additional resources for co-instructing and specially designed instruction, visit the co-teaching padlet.

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

Anne Beninghof

Watch these in depth trainings hosted by William & Mary's School of Education to learn more about SDI .

SDI - What it is and is not?

The purpose of this document is to help define and increase the capacity for understanding specially-designed instruction as it relates to students with disabilities.

For questions, more information about co-teaching, or to schedule a visit to an Excellence in Co-Teaching site, contact Sue Schulz or Kitty Wade.

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