Event Description
Are your co-teaching practices intentional—or accidental? This powerful three-part virtual series is designed to support co-teaching teams in building stronger collaboration, delivering specially designed instruction with fidelity, and overcoming the everyday challenges of inclusive classrooms.
Session 1: Sets the foundation with a deep dive into the five core co-teaching models, helping teams move beyond co-existing toward intentional, high-impact instruction.
Session 2: Explores how to meaningfully integrate Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) into co-taught lessons so that students with IEPs receive the targeted support they need.
Session 3: Tackles the real-world barriers co-teachers face, providing tools and strategies to navigate common pitfalls like uneven roles, limited planning time, and lack of clarity.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your practice, this series offers practical guidance, collaborative tools, and the mindset shift needed to make co-teaching work—for teachers and students alike.
Your Presenter(s)
Shelly Daun and Kelly Barkovich
Shelly Daun is an experienced instructional leader with over 30 years in public education, including 12+ years successfully leading co-teaching implementation and advancing high-impact math instruction. She serves as the Director of the FIRST Education Math Center and Co-Director of the Co-Teaching Center, in addition to her role as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in a northeastern Wisconsin school district. In 2022, Shelly was recognized as Wisconsin’s Instructional Leader of the Year for her contributions to educational leadership. She partners with schools and districts to build collaborative teams, strengthen teaching practices, and improve student outcomes through systems change and sustainable reform.
Kelly Barkovich is an experienced educator with over 16 years in public education, currently splitting her time between special education consulting and serving as a virtual special education teacher. She is also the Co-Director of the Co-Teaching Center, where she collaborates with educators to improve co-teaching practices and enhance student outcomes. Her background includes leadership as an elementary school principal, Special Education Instructional Coach, and special educator across the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Kelly's expertise includes co-teaching, instructional coaching, assessment practices, and supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. Kelly was recognized with the Inclusion Partnership Award for her dedication to creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments.