Myths About Co-TeachingPresented by:

Janene Malone

Jennifer Mihalecsko

The co-teaching classroom follows a different curriculum

• Follows same curriculum as the other grade level classes

• Teachers plan as a grade level to ensure continuity

• General ed. classroom with modifications

The co-teaching classrooms move at a

slower pace• Follows same curriculum map as grade level class

• Teachers plan together-must stay on track

• Children not “bored” due to differentiation

All the “slow” and/or “low” students are put into the co-

teaching class• General ed.

Classroom-students of ALL abilities are present

• Class is differentiated to meet individual needs

• Children are not “labeled” by being in a co-teaching class

Children are distracted by having more than one adult in the

classroom• Allows for more one-

on-one and small-group instruction

• Always someone available to help

• Expert instruction based on area of expertise