Initial Co-Teaching Training-Olathe

The Initial Co-Teaching Training serves as the first component of a comprehensive professional learning and coaching system provided by the Kansas Inclusive Learning and Teaching (KILT) Co-Teaching and Coaching project strand. This training is designed to support effective collaborative teaching practices. 

Audience 

This in-person, full day session is intended for teachers, administrators, and instructional support personnel who are beginning or refining their co-teaching journey. Participants will engage in interactive learning experiences that establish a shared understanding of co-teaching and its role in improving student outcomes.

Participants will be able to:

• define what co-teaching is and what it is not
• develop a common language around collaborative instruction
• create a concise rationale statement that articulates the purpose and value of co-teaching within their context
• analyze practical tools that support collaboration and communication, strengthening planning and instructional partnerships
• evaluate four co-teaching approaches, including similarities, unique features, advantages and cautions