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From Co-Existing to Co-Teaching: Facilitator’s Guide

Ready to strengthen your co-teaching partnerships? This free, ready-to-use conversation kit helps teams move beyond default roles and make intentional choices that enhance student learning.
✅ Includes scenario cards, co-teaching model reference chart, and discussion prompts
✅ Perfect for co-teaching pairs, PLCs,or instructional teams
✅ Designed for a 30–60 minute reflective planning session

A Free Conversation Kit to Strengthen Co-Teaching Partnerships


Are your co-teaching practices intentional—or simply happening by habit? The From Co-Existing to Co-Teaching: Facilitator’s Guide is a free, ready-to-use resource designed to help schools, instructional teams, and co-teaching pairs reflect on current practices and take actionable steps toward more purposeful collaboration.


This conversation kit encourages teams to move beyond default roles, explore the full range of co-teaching models, and make thoughtful choices that enhance student learning. Whether you’re just starting your co-teaching journey or working to deepen an existing partnership, this guide provides structure for meaningful dialogue and planning.


What’s Included?


  • Printable or digital scenario cards to spark discussion

  • Co-teaching models quick reference chart to support intentional model selection

  • Facilitator’s guide with step-by-step instructions, discussion prompts, and reflection questions


Why Use This Guide?


✅ Supports reflective dialogue and collaborative planning

✅ Encourages teams to break away from default patterns and explore varied co-teaching models

✅ Helps co-teachers identify small, actionable shifts they can try immediately

✅ Suitable for PLCs, instructional teams, or small groups (recommended 4–6 participants)


Access the Resource Here!

Click below to access this FREE resource from FIRST Educational Resources.

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