Thursday

__ A ____ genda 8/27/09 __ __ Essential Questions __ : · How are co-teaching, collaboration, RTI, and DI critical to the success of all students? · How will effective co-teaching increase success and participation for all students, while reducing disproportionality? ·  In what ways are technology and equity embedded in effective co-teaching partnerships? __ Major Understandings __ : ·  Healthy adult relationships are essential for effective co-teaching. · It is critical that each of us views "all students as //our// students." ·  To deepen our understandings we must apply our learning in authentic action. ·  In order to develop effective co-teaching relationships, collaborators must build trust. ·  Effective co-teaching requires ongoing systemic support.

1. Sign in, get materials, informal conversation 8:30 – 8:45

2. Direct instruction on the models of co-teaching 8:45 – 10:45
 * Take Notes on wiki
 * Laura introduces one model; participants blog; group discusses
 * 15 Minutes per model

3. Break 10:45 – 11:00

4. Work Time 11:00 –11:30 Barry 5. Lunch 11:30 – 12:15
 * Planning, learning new technology skills to promote collaboration, etc.

6. Work-time: 12:15 – 2:00
 * As a team, individually, etc.
 * Be prepared to share out with the group what you worked on, and how it connects to the models of co-teaching, the essential questions, and/or the major understandings.

8. Share out 2:00 - 2:30

9. Discussion of article from yesterday 2:30- 3:10 Barry