The Power and Pitfalls of Co-Teaching: Making the Most of Your Assets
Updated: Nov 4
Available as a One-Day Workshop by Brian Balke
We all know that many teachers today are struggling to address the diverse and ever-increasing needs of students.
Co-teaching offers a solution. But since it requires two professionals in the room at the same time it is an expensive commitment. This makes it imperative that both professionals are fully contributing, thus making co-teaching both educationally powerful and cost effective.
However, many districts struggle to fully utilize the talents of both co-teachers.
In this lively, interactive training, Brian Balke offers deeply practical insights and solutions with his trademark joy. He is, in fact, uniquely qualified to advance the practice of co-teaching. Once a co-teacher, he’s lived the classroom experience. As a previous Director of Pupil Services, he brings the special educator’s profound knowledge of pedagogy, disabilities, and learning differences. As a current Superintendent he understands both sides of the equation: the financial costs and the great power of well-executed co-teaching, which can change the lives not only of children but of teachers as well.
Content includes:
Expanding student engagement and boosting the relevance of instruction
Examining and evaluating multiple co-teaching models and techniques
Enhancing the involvement of both professionals in planning, implementation, and assessment
Choosing and tailoring intentional, structured strategies that best match each teaching moment
Developing actionable ongoing co-teaching plans to put into place upon return to the classroom
Post-training support is recommended. It often includes consultations, coaching, observations, and targeted mini trainings based on emerging needs.
