Building Strong Co-Teaching Partnerships

What makes a co-teaching partnership truly effective?

Sometimes, you will be the sole teacher in a classroom. Other times, you may have the opportunity to collaborate with a co-teacher. In either scenario, how educators communicate, coordinate, and align their efforts directly impacts classroom effectiveness and student outcomes.

Effective co-teaching depends on clear communication, shared expectations, and intentional collaboration. This slide deck provides practical strategies for building strong co-teaching partnerships, from defining roles to ongoing reflection, supporting professional growth and creating structured, supportive learning environments where both educators and students succeed.