District Co-teaching COACH Planning Tool
Refer to Chapter 10 of Villa, Thousand & Nevin (2013) A Guide to Co-teaching.
Coach
Building Skills and Capacity
Building Consensus & Common Vision
Factors of
Change
District USD #
Practices to consider
Current status
Focus for 2015-2016
Next steps/Timeline
Review district LRE data and other
associated data.
Examine rationales for co-teaching
Gather input from stakeholders and
develop long-term plan for
implementation.
Consider family involvement.
Clarify how and when to use co-teaching
as a strategy to support diverse learners.
Consideration of placement in the
Least Restrictive Environment.
Provide on-going training
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Conduct 3 observations and
coaching sessions per year/coteaching team
Provide on-going coaching
See 2015-2016 Schedule of
Events
Link to supplemental trainings
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Review the online video by
________________
First round completed by
November 16, 2015
Continued
Factors of
Change
Practices to consider
Current status
Focus for 2015-2016
Next steps/Timeline
Providing Incentives
Schedule opportunities for common
planning and reflection
Monitor and adjust scheduling practices, if
needed
Plan for private and public
acknowledgement of co-teachers
Encourage positive reflection of growth
and improved professional practice
Accessing & Allocating Resources
See Coach’s Guide
Define coaching role w/in district
Coach is key district contact and hub of information.
Utilize a communication plan
Collaborate across Regional Cohort &
TASN
Evaluate progress and share across district
See Coaches’ Connect
Webinar schedule
Access coach supports.
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Attend Coach Connect
Schedule in-district coaching
Attend sustainability training
April 2016
Coaches update meeting –
Sept. 2016