Matching Co-Teaching Models to Student Needs

• Guidelines for Co-Teaching in Texas: Teachers

  Compare six models with how often to use each. Includes a planning meeting template and lesson planners.

  Texas Education AgencyStrategy guide27 pagesPlan togetherWhole class

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• South Carolina Co-Teaching Framework

  See each model with context, suggested frequency, examples, and cautions.

  South Carolina Department of EducationStrategy guide33 pagesPlan togetherWhole class

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• Co-Teaching Handbook: Utah Guidelines

  Use the model descriptions and the appendix checklists for partner collaboration and classroom practices.

  Utah State Board of EducationStrategy guide32 pagesPlan togetherWhole class

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• Six Approaches to Co-Teaching

  Read a short description of each of Friend and Cook's six approaches and when each fits.

  SERC ConnecticutQuick readLearn moreWhole class

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• 6 Models of Co-Teaching

  Scan what each model looks like in class, with benefits, challenges, and good uses.

  UnderstoodQuick readLearn moreWhole class

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• Six Co-Teaching Strategies

  Keep a short reference sheet on the six strategies, adapted from Marilyn Friend and Lynne Cook.

  CSU ChicoQuick readTry tomorrowWhole class

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• An Investigation of Co-Teaching to Improve Academic Achievement of Students with Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis

  Read an honest look at the research. This analysis found no clear achievement difference for co-teaching.

  JAASEP via ERICResearch summaryLearn moreWhole class

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• Co-Teaching Approaches - Texas SPED Quick Learns

  A short state agency video that walks through the six co-teaching approaches with examples from real Texas classrooms.

  Texas Education AgencyVideoPlan togetherWhole class

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• What Is Co-Teaching? Expert Insights from Marilyn Friend

  Marilyn Friend explains the six approaches and why the second teacher must add instruction that is truly different. Transcript included.

  Think Inclusive (MCIE)PodcastLearn moreWhole class

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These resources are shared for professional learning and planning. They are meant to inform your professional judgment, not replace it. Each student's IEP and your district, state and federal requirements always come first. Listing a resource here is not an endorsement by Layered Education. This is educational information only, not legal advice.