The field of education is changing rapidly, and the changes promise to continue. Increased emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); early and intensive interventions to improve students' achievement, and more attention to preventing behavior problems characterize today's schools. All students are affected by these changes, including those who are gifted/talented, those with disabilities, those who are average, and those who are English language learners. They must access the curriculum, be taught by highly qualified teachers, and achieve the academic benchmarks being set. For students with special needs, this often means an increased emphasis on learning in the general education settings, and one option for accomplishing this that is co-teaching.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide an overview of co-teaching as well as detailed
information about effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating co-teaching programs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore both the conceptual and the operational aspects of this innovative approach to providing an education to students in the least restrictive environment as well as discussing issues and concerns related to their own practices. 

The following are the objectives for this professional development and the related key topics to be addressed:  

1. How do we build (or renew) our partnership?

2. How do we create instructional intensity through co-teaching?

3. What is needed to make co-teaching sustainable?

4. What are common co-teaching issues, dilemmas, and challenges?

Cost: $98 Includes registration and text: Co-Teach! A Manual for Creating and Sustaining Classroom Partnerships