Co Teach- Collaboration by Jen Hall https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6 en-us 2017-04-07 12:40:05 UTC 2026-03-02 15:44:28 UTC hello@padlet.com How can we get you time to work together to plan and collaborate? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/165365641 2017-04-07 12:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/165365641 Did you have collaborative partnerships? Why? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265293 Why not?]]> 2017-04-20 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265293 Do students with disabilities have a sense of belonging in the Jr/HS? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265398 2017-04-20 14:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265398 Does the Jr/HS culture respect skill diversity? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265545 2017-04-20 14:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265545 What areas of professional development do you need? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265665 2017-04-20 14:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265665 Do you have enough release time to plan/seek training? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265786 2017-04-20 14:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265786 What CT approach have you used (teach assist, parallel, station, alternative, teaming)? Which would you like to use more? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265875 2017-04-20 14:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167265875 Do you feel empowered to teach in the CT setting? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167266074 2017-04-20 14:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167266074 How can we enhance student learning outcomes in the CT setting? How will we measure it? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167266303 2017-04-20 14:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167266303 What goals do you have for CT in 2017-2018? jhall40 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167268182 2017-04-20 14:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/167268182 Absolutely, in the Jr/Sr High most all students have a sense of belonging. Most have known each other their entire lives making large combined classes very "social". https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170157837 2017-05-05 12:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170157837 Our Sr High SED teachers do an outstanding job! BUT there are only so many of them to cover a large population and a # of classes! We have NO TIME to collaborate. If they were not as good as they are, the whole class would be impossible. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170158491 2017-05-05 12:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170158491 As a Sr High teacher I would need some assistance in setting some of these up. We do use some. Much I learned as a Jr High teacher when we were a team with the Spec Ed teacher on the team and time to plan these. This year Sr. high Spec ed students seem to be more productive and successful in a small group setting - like their resource room. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170158890 2017-05-05 12:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170158890 No not as a regular ed Sr high teacher. Half the students are not challenged enough and half struggle. The spec ed teacher and I both believe both groups of students are more productive when we separate to complete activities/assignments. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159122 2017-05-05 12:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159122 As a Sr High teacher, huge NO thru no ONE's fault per se, just the schedule https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159179 2017-05-05 12:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159179 As a Sr high teacher I need TIME to WORK alone with the Spec Ed teacher. Rather than learn a theory and why it works, I am sure the Spec Ed teacher can do that at the same time we are planning. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159874 2017-05-05 12:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159874 For Jr/Sr high this would be the $64,000 question. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159949 2017-05-05 12:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170159949 Jr. High is organized as we had a middle school for years and TIME during the DAILY schedule to learn about each other's students and expected outcomes. In Sr. High this year, the teachers were just thrown in. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170160314 2017-05-05 12:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170160314 This is the downfall. Reg Ed teachers need time with Spec Ed teacher to collaborate DAILY but Spec Ed teachers have all of the other classes as well that they need to collaborate with. Sometimes I feel as though the Spec Ed teacher comes in and is "thrown" the work for the day. There needs to be time devoted to this concept. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170210587 2017-05-05 15:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170210587 No, there is not enough time in the day. Her and I have a common planning time, BUT that is the time that I can help students who come from study hall and that is the time she pulls Spec Ed students for help, finish assignments etc. I feel like the Spec Ed teacher gets pulled in so many directions in Jr/Sr high (math, ELA, science, SS, and specials; that one planning period to meet all of these teachers and be on the same page is not enough. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170211538 2017-05-05 15:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170211538 I feel capable and knowledgeable, however the availability of time doesn't always allow full communication. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212366 2017-05-05 15:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212366 Teach Assist, parallel. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212611 2017-05-05 15:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212611 I think they do. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212733 2017-05-05 15:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212733 yes. Because we are professionals and ensure that our students' needs are being met. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212922 2017-05-05 15:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170212922 TIME TO WORK together https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170213230 2017-05-05 15:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170213230 Ditto. We don't have time to actually sit and talk through plans and students' needs. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170405509 2017-05-08 01:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170405509 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170405716 Continue to make sure our prep periods match! That way there is at least a chance to meet during our busy schedules. ]]> 2017-05-08 01:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170405716 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170405926 I see this too.  I try to communicate with my coteacher, but it could always be better.  IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE COTEACHERS ARE ALSO ASSIGNED TO LABS! (sorry for yelling). 

We also need to be more reflective on making schedules that work for the students (not convenient for the scheduler).]]> 2017-05-08 01:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170405926 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170406470 What they said!]]> 2017-05-08 01:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170406470 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170406778 Yes and No.   Yes, because I know we have a strong relationship and work well together. I know we are hardworking and able.

No, in the sense that the students' abilities are too diverse. There are students who should not be with this cohort and are given a disservice because they are not being challenged enough. On the other hand, there are other students that simply need so much attention and simple instruction. Trying to find a successful, working model has been a challenge. ]]> 2017-05-08 01:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170406778 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170407575 It seems that there are so many examples that need a SPED teacher but instead there is a TA.  ]]> 2017-05-08 01:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170407575 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170408200 During class, it's assist and station, but during resource it's alternative. Given their busy schedule, I'd like to do more to empower them during their resource time (which would happen if we had more planning time)]]> 2017-05-08 01:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170408200 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170408493 Yes?]]> 2017-05-08 01:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170408493 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170408595 Better efficiency (less teacher work for better student results) ]]> 2017-05-08 01:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170408595 csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170542228 Do more to differentiate instruction to the students who struggle the most.]]> 2017-05-08 15:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170542228 csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170542431 Time to sit and plan together... content area teachers should have an additional planning block set aside to collaborate with special ed teachers. They have to plan for all their other classes in addition to planning with sped.]]> 2017-05-08 15:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170542431 csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170544284 teach/assist, parallel, station, team...]]> 2017-05-08 15:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170544284 csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170545729 I think our collaboration is a definite strength! Just think what we could do with a little more time :)]]> 2017-05-08 15:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170545729 csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170545914 Mostly... I have seen higher students really flourish in the role of a mentor to a struggling peer, and others seem to get annoyed. This may be an area to reflect when scheduling: what gen ed students should be placed in the co-taught class knowing they will benefit and benefit others as well...? (just an idea)]]> 2017-05-08 15:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170545914 csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170547501 Great question! We have extremely high expectations of our special ed students in co-taught classes.  We are expecting them to get the same instruction everyone else gets, but also meet their goals and close all their gaps in the same 40 minutes.  I wonder if there needs to be some additional supports just to give them the additional time they need to master a concept.]]> 2017-05-08 15:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170547501 YES!!!!! csickels https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170549505 2017-05-08 15:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170549505 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170590843 Continue what we have been doing and refine further to close gaps for those students who struggle. In 7th grade--we have shared planning time and have worked for 2 years with this model.]]> 2017-05-08 18:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170590843 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170591874 We have a great team of motivated teachers and the time to meet. ELA is considered a priority though so this isn't true for all content areas, Teachers with multiple preps are not in the same position. ]]> 2017-05-08 18:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170591874 Most of the time https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170596720 2017-05-08 18:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170596720 More time to work together https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170597106 2017-05-08 18:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170597106 No, but the training that we have had has not been adiquate https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170597256 2017-05-08 18:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170597256 No, I feel trapped as I have kids that are not being challenged. The class size is to large and there are students that have "issues" besides all of the special education students. Also there are "honor" students that are bored even when given enrichment or other assignments. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170598430 2017-05-08 18:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170598430 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170599376 Smaller class size, Special Education Teacher in the room for class and lab]]> 2017-05-08 18:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170599376 Ditto!! https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170599716 2017-05-08 18:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170599716 Overall I feel that CT was a flop this year. There was not enough planning put into it in the HS before we started. The model we had was working fine and now we have changed it. Not adequate planning time, large classes with distracting/distractible students, not same person between lab and class period. I would much rather have a smaller class that was all special education students that had the same resource period. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170599927 2017-05-08 18:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170599927 Yes, most feel that they fit into the classroom https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170600911 2017-05-08 18:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170600911 https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170601441 same]]> 2017-05-08 18:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170601441 I like the model and think it has a lot to offer students. However, it can't be the only service spec. ed students are provided. Resource or a structured study hall seems essential. https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170608658 2017-05-08 19:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall40/5uwcyl1r9gk6/wish/170608658