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Armstrong Elementary SchoolTeacher: Ms. Caswell, M.Ed.Co-Teacher: Dr. Brooksher Individualized Education Plan MeetingSeptember 21, 2015 - 5:00pmTopics to be discussed:InclusionWhat is Co-TeachingCo-Teaching Models The Value of Co-TeachingWelcome to your first of many IEP meetings!It has been determined that your child’s least restrictive, most beneficial, free and appropriate education is in the general education classroom. But, what does this mean for your child, and what does this mean for you as the parent?First, here are some refresher points to remember about Inclusion.Your child will be placed in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that has the most effective outcome to reach his Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals. Your child’s IEP team will consider a variety of special education services to meet the needs of your child. As the parent, or guardian, you have the right to have your child placed in general education classrooms. You have the right for your child to be included in all non-classroom and extra-curricular activities as student’s who do not have a disability. You have the right to have supplementary instruction, aides, services, and resources to the greatest extent, before considering removing your child from the general education classroom. For more information about inclusion and the practices and policies of inclusion please visit: “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B (US Department of Education, 2015).” Co-Teaching“Schools generally use four methods to help students with disabilities participate in the general education classroom: Collaborative consultation, Co-teaching, curricula and instructional strategies, accommodations and adaptations (Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C., 2015. Pg. 32)”. For the purpose of this meeting, we will be discussing the method of co-teaching. A general definition of co-teaching, gathered through several definitions of the term, is when two teachers (usually a general education teacher and special education teacher) guide instruction in some form or fashion to a diverse, disabled and non-disabled, group of students in the same classroom. Co-Teaching encompasses 6 models: One teach, one assists; One teach, one observes; Alternative teaching; Station teaching, Parallel teaching, and team teaching (also referred to as co-teaching). The most common form of co-teaching is one teaches and one assists. Below, you will find an illustration of each model that breaks down the differences in the models.-63817516890900“In all models, teachers working together can discuss and better evaluate whether rules and instructions are clear, brief, and delivered in appropriate formats for students. Co-teachers can also work together to better anticipate “rough spots”” for students especially during transition times, changes in routines, or complex tasks. The varying models of co-teaching provide the flexibility for teachers to adjust instructional delivery to meet the objectives of the teachers and the needs of the students (Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C., 2015 Pg. 168).”Values of Co-Teaching Some of the benefits of implementing co-teaching strategies in your child’s classroom includes teachers being able to provide individualized instruction in small groups, while still being able to teach the entire class via another teacher. Students will have greater access to differentiated instruction, meaning, not every student learns the same. Having a co-teacher will allow students who learn differently receive specialized instruction and does not take them out of the general education classroom. “Teachers will learn from each other’s expertise and expand the scope of their teaching capacity; reduces negative stigma associated with pull-out programs; students with disabilities may feel more connected with their peer group (Friendship Circle 2013)”. According to The University of Mexico, other benefits of co teaching includes: “Increased student achievement, more student-teacher interaction, interventions with students are more comprehensive with the co-teachers presence allotting more time for in depth supplemental instruction.? This also benefits the higher-level students to receive instructions for independent lessons sooner versus waiting, while the teacher attends to students (who need more individualized instruction), more attention to meet students’ needs; the ability to provide better interventions, and classroom management is also enhanced.”ReferencesFriendship Circle Blog (2013). Benefits of Co-Teaching. Retrieved September 20, 2015 from , D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2015). Exceptional learners: An introduction to special education (13th ed.).The University Of Mexico (2015). Co-Teaching Collaborative Schools. Retrieved September 20, 2015 from . Department of Education (2015). Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004. 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