Che-Von N. Williams, Principal Denise Adler, Assistant Principal - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Che-Von N. Williams, Principal Denise Adler, Assistant Principal Jena Wojdylo-Kehler, Assistant Principal

Background Knowledge/Experiences When you hear the word “Co-Teaching” what comes to mind?

How did we get here? 2017-2018NC law class size law passed House Bill 13 entered to ask for relief General Assembly agreed on a phase in plan allowing an average of 20 students in K-3

The Process….. Reviewed student enrollment numbers for 2017-2018 ❏ In collaboration with Data Manager, brainstormed multiple ❏ options for how to meet the criteria Strategically chose grade levels which would be lower in ❏ regards to class size as I evaluated the need for co-teaching Met with school based leadership team for feedback and ❏ suggestions (Spring) Collaborated with immediate supervisor and the Deputy ❏ Superintendent Met with school based leadership team (End of Year) ❏

Ask for more trailers ● Options Convert Music, Art, and Reader’s ● Theater Classroom to create Explored….. classroom space Place classroom in Media Center ● Convert Staff Lounge into ● classroom

Outcome 2 co-teaching classes in 1 co-teaching class in Third Kindergarten Grade 2 certified teachers 2 certified teachers 1 instructional assistant 1 instructional assistant 33 learners 29 learners

Students! ● Space ● Classroom size and locations ● Considerations….. Staff Morale ● Teacher Selection and Support ● Enrollment Cap ●

Co-Teaching Definition Two equally qualified individuals jointly delivering instruction to a group of learners.

Shared Responsibilities ● Instruction ● Assessments and Grading ● Classroom Behavior/Management ● Parent Conferences

6 Different Styles of Co-Teaching ● One teach, one observe ● One teach, one assist ● Parallel teaching ● Station teaching ● Alternative teaching ● Team teaching

Advantages Two teachers allows s r e h c t a for decreased n e e t d o o u w w t student to teacher s r T T o g i v n a i v h r e e b s b & o g n ratio i n r a e l Two teachers planning and practicing together

Advantages Two teachers allows for Two teachers allows for one to support core greater time on task of instruction in small all learners…when group while the other systems & structures are lead s present Two teachers allows for solid instruction to continue even on days with substitutes

Success Story…..

T hank you for coming! If you are interested in having your child in a co-teaching classroom, please use the IPAD to indicate your interest.