Co-Teaching Network Cohort Introductory Workshop December 18, 2009

1. Co-Teaching Network Cohort Introductory WorkshopDecember 18, 2009

2. “There is a shared State vision of what effective co-teaching should be and that systemic leadership and collaboration will be key.” Participant Feedback from Co-Teaching Orientation Meeting for Administrators10/15/09

3. Today’s Participants Local School Systems Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Worcester

4. Dr. Carol Ann Heath Assistant State Superintendent Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services

5. Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick State Superintendent of Schools

6. Ms. Mary Cary Assistant Superintendent Division for Leadership Development

7. Ms. Dixie Stack Director of Curriculum Division of Instruction

8. Dr. Carol Ann Heath Assistant State Superintendent Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services

9. Reflection

10. Participants will: • establish the context for Co-Teaching as a viable instructional delivery model for students with disabilities • display a general understanding of the purpose of the co-teaching framework and how it is used to guide design and implementation approaches • demonstrate an understanding of the role of formative assessment in identifying students’ diverse learning needs

11. Outcomes (continued) • develop a common understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for differentiation within lesson design and implementation • develop an awareness of existing tools available through the Co-Teaching Network

12. Maryland State Improvement Grant(MSIG)

13. Components of the Maryland Co-Teaching Network

14. The Maryland Co-Teaching Network General and Special Educators School-Based Administration State Cross Divisional Partnership/CTE Central Office Administration

15. A Network For Co-Teaching???

16. Results of Co-Teaching Implementation Howard County

17. Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced Results of Co-Teaching Implementation

18. Results of Co-Teaching Implementation

19. Results At Different Levels • Elementary Schools - James Walsh • Middle Schools - Joyce Agness • High School - Patti Mackey

20. Results of Co-Teaching Implementation

21. Results of Co-Teaching Implementation

22. Results of Co-Teaching Implementation 2008-09 MSA Reading/Math – DQIE/Non-DQIE Elementary School

23. Results of Co-Teaching Implementation “Now there’s a much crisper purpose to co-teaching- that is, to blend two elements. …One is access to the general curriculum, and the other is higher outcomes, better achievement.” Marilyn Friend PH.D. Author Co-Teach! “A Handbook for Creating and Sustaining Effective Classroom Partnerships in Inclusive Schools”

24. Howard County Student feedback video

26. Instructional Design Universal Design for Learning Curriculum and Instruction Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction Content Process Product Co-Teaching

27. Let’s Talk

28. Differentiation through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) addresses barriers to learning to meet the challenges of diversity by suggesting flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies that empower educators to meet diverse needs in planning, and development stages of curriculum implementation. http://www.cast.org/publications/UDLguidelines

29. Where do we go from here?

30. Maryland’s Co-Teaching Definition Co-Teaching is a collaborative partnership between a generalist and a specialist who have shared accountability and ownership for planning and delivering instruction and assessment to all students within a classroom environment.

31. Components of the Maryland Co-Teaching Network Statewide PD Activities Webinars Online Modules

32. The 5 Approaches to Co-Teaching • 1 Teach 1 Assist • Station Teaching • Parallel Teaching • Alternative Teaching • Team Teaching

33. Components of the Maryland Co-Teaching Network The Maryland Co-Teaching Framework Co-Teaching Reflection Tool Planning Considerations for Co-Taught Classrooms Co-Teaching Strategic Visit and Conversation Guide

34. Let’s identify the similarities and differences in roles Wow-This framework clearly defines roles

35. Co-Teaching Tools for Teachers Teacher Reflection Tool • Step One • Independently complete the Part I (pages 1-6) based upon the status of your co-teaching team’s implementation • Step Two • Independently complete Part 2 regarding Instructional Delivery (pages 7-11) • Step Three • Collaboratively complete Part 3 (pages 12-15)

36. Co-Teaching Tools for Administrators

37. What Do We Need To Move Co-Teaching Forward In Our School?

38. Components of the Maryland Co-Teaching Network Technical Assistance Funding Allocations Web-based Access

39. Components of the Maryland Co-Teaching Network

41. Community

42. ELC- Electronic Learning Community

43. Network Cohort Responsibilities • Leadership • Data Collection • Use Tools and Provide Feedback • Sustain Teacher Placement • Active Participation • Collaborate • Use Resources Provided

44. Next Steps • April 29, 2010-Hold the Date! • Other Professional Development Opportunities • Face to Face • Online • Across Districts • Text Resources

45. Advancing the Work “Knowledge – like the sky – is never private property… teaching is the art of sharing.” Abraham Joshua Heschel This Co-teaching Network is your opportunity to share your expertise and improve the learning environment for diverse learners across the State.

46. Today’s Facilitators

47. Contacts Sharon A. West, MSIG Project Director swest@msde.state.md.us Fran Sorin, Co-Teaching Network Chairperson fsorin@msde.state.md.us Kalisha Miller, Section Chief kmiller@msde.state.md.us Robert Glascock, Breakthrough Center rglascock@msde.state.md.us Paul Dunford, Division for Leadership Development pdunford@msde.state.md.us Natalie Hannon, Co-Teaching Network Technology Coordinator hannon@jhu.edu