Collaborative Teaching in Elementary Schools

Using the metaphor of marriage, this lighthearted, highly practical, and teacher-friendly resource from the author of Collaborative Teaching in Secondary Schools provides readers with the tools to successfully set up, conduct, and successfully maintain co-teaching partnerships in any learning environment.
Based on the author's extensive experience, this book blends solid educational research and literature with lighthearted humor to help readers nurture co-teaching partnerships through the stages of co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing.Case studies and scenarios of co-teachers in action
Field-tested instructional and behavioral strategies with authentic examples
Self-assessments to determine teachers' readiness to proceed to the next step in the co-teaching relationship
Information on the role of the administrator and how to communicate with parents
Numerous reproducibles, helpful Web sites, and a list of teacher resources