Co-Teaching That Works: Structures and Strategies for Maximizing Student Learning - Paperback

by Anne M. Beninghof (Author)

Guaranteed Success for the Co-teaching Classroom

Following the success of the first edition, Co-Teaching That Works: Structures and Strategies for Maximizing Student Learning, Second Edition is here to provide actionable advice to co-teachers seeking to utilize one another's strengths. Unlike other co-teaching books, this manual is written for every possible educator combination--not simply general educators. You'll find sections on everything from co-teaching in literacy and speech-language therapy to special education and technology so that, no matter what subject matter or expertise, you'll be prepared to co-teach.

This book is written to provide concrete, actionable advice, including:

• Co-Teaching Roll Out Plans
• Leadership Guidelines
• Relationship Development
• Best Co-Teaching Models
• Specially Designed Instruction
• And more

Educators will have the opportunity to learn from other experienced co-teachers who share their personal stories, tips, and tried-and-true co-teaching techniques that lead to student success. Their creative, time-efficient approaches will revolutionize the way you view your classroom teaching strategies and enhance your ability to collaborate with other educators.

Whether you are planning to build your co-teaching strategy from scratch or just looking to refine your current approach, Co-Teaching That Works will undoubtedly be a priceless resource to have in your professional toolbox.

Back Jacket

Learn how to provide valuable lessons that maximize student learning in any co-teaching scenario

This user-friendly guide goes beyond the basics of co-teaching, offering tips for every team. Internationally recognized expert Anne Beninghof offers proven models and concrete examples for co-teaching teams including specialists in literacy, ELL, technology, occupational/physical therapy, special education, speech-language therapy, gifted education, and paraeducators.

Inside, readers will find practical guidance on:

• Defining teacher roles in an array of co-teaching scenarios
• Planning lessons that draw on each educator's strengths
• Integrating specially designed instruction to meet individual goals
• Addressing common challenges in co-teaching

"Anne brings co-teaching to life by not only providing the nuts and bolts of how to structure your co-teaching model, but also those practical ideas and strategies that co-teachers can take and implement right away. Direct connections to her readers and applicability to the classroom are her strengths!"
--Dr. Holly J. Porter, Director of Language Supports and Services, Cherry Creek School District #5

"An absolute must read for co-teaching teams that want a practical guide to improve instruction for all students. Beninghof has created a framework to improve practices that promote the development of co-teaching teams."
--Michael Shelton, Special Services Director

"Teachers, building leaders, trainers, coaches, university faculty--anyone who wants to promote effective co-teaching--will benefit from Co-Teaching That Works. Beninghof's engaging stories, scenarios, and strategies taken from her personal classroom and training experiences with teachers and school leaders throughout the country, coupled with the research on co-teaching, instruction, student learning and leadership, make this a must read for any teaching team, school leadership or teacher preparation program engaged in improving student success through co-teaching. This book brings co-teaching alive, and will excite and empower its readers to provide impactful instruction!"
--Anne Louise Thompson, PHD, International Inclusive Education Lecturer and Senior Special Education Content Specialist

Author Biography

ANNE M. BENINGHOF has over 35 years of experience working with students and teachers as a special education teacher, postsecondary faculty member, and highly sought-after consultant and trainer. Anne focuses on creative, practical solutions for more effectively including students with diverse learning needs in general education classrooms.