Strategies Offered For Developing Successful Co-Teaching Partnerships

High school special education co-teacher Cossondra George wrote in an op-ed for Teacher Magazine (11/2), "Imagine each hour of the day you bounce from classroom to classroom-from algebra to history to science to social studies. ... As the special education half of the co-teaching model, this is often your life. However, with a little extra planning on your part, as well as that of the 'real' teacher, the partnership can be meaningful for both of you, as well as the students." George goes on to offer a number of recommendations to enhance the regular teacher/co-teacher partnership. George added, "For both teachers, keep in mind this is a living, growing, changing partnership. ... Success is about finding a balance you are both confident and comfortable with day to day."