Deer Park ISD Co-Teaching Observation Form
General Information
Teacher Name (Sp Ed):
Teacher Name (Gen Ed):
Date:
Grade/Subject:
Number of students:
Observer:
 Follow-up observation
 Video instruction
 Video debrief
 Video permission slips:  Teachers  Students
Co-teacher Communication
 Non-verbal communication
 Verbal communication
 Communication between students and teachers
 Positive teacher to teacher rapport/respect
Lesson Development/Presentation
 Beginning (activate background knowledge,
pre- assessment, hook, review, lesson obj.)
 Middle (guided practice, independent practice)
 End (closure, re-teach, assessment, preview, review)
 Teachers appear competent with curriculum and standards.
 Lesson is presented in variety of ways.
 Instructional responsibilities are shared.
Classroom Climate
 Teacher to student feedback
 Student to student feedback
 Error correction
 Praise of effort/affirmation
 Students are on task
 Humor
 Class is comfortable with both teachers
Goal(s) for refining co-teaching knowledge and skills:
Student Engagement
 Use of graphic organizers
 Use of visuals
 Students moved around
 Use of technology
 Independent work
 Partner work
 Active response
 Group work
 Transitions
 Games
 Whole class instruction
 Use of manipulatives
Co-Teaching Approach
 1 Teach/1 Observe
 Alternative Teaching
 1 Teach/1 Assist
 Parallel Teaching
 Station Teaching
 Team Teaching
 Teachers are comfortable with the selected approach.
 Co-taught classrooms have a feeling of collaboration and community.
Classroom Management
 Rules/routines have been established (transitions, timing, materials).
 Behavior management is shared by both teachers.
 Students respond to management techniques.
 Both teachers move freely around the room.
 Students are seated heterogeneously.
 Positive Behavior Support
Differentiation
 Language considerations
 Modifications
 Accommodations
 Pre-assessment
 Check for understanding
 Wait time
 Supported background knowledge
 Chunked content
 Consideration for student readiness or interest
 Instructional strategies:
Comments:
_____________________________________________Gen Ed teacher _________________ Date
____________________________________________ Sp Ed teacher ___________________Date
_____________________________________________Administrator ___________________Date(s)
Adapted with permission from Education Service Center, Region XIII
Texas Education Agency/Education Service Center, Region 20
Texas Co-Teaching Guidelines
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