Special Education Co-Teaching Observation Form

Walk through for Co-teaching situation
Names:
Date:
Observer:
Time:
General Ed. Teacher:
Primary Role(s):
____direct instruction large group
____direct instruction small group
____lead teacher
____support teacher
____monitor
Special Ed. Teacher:
Primary Role(s):
____direct instruction large group
____direct instruction small group
____lead teacher
____support teacher
____monitor
Planning & Classroom Practice:
____Evidence of co-planning (assignments modified, appropriate materials) (1.1, 1.2, 2.1)
____Agenda posted with goals/homework (2.1, 2.5, 2.7)
____Easy flow between teachers (2.6, 4.4)
____Specific responsibilities/routines observed (2.1, 2.5, 2.7)
____Utilizes multiple means of representation to present information to students (1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.2, 2.3)
Climate:
____Demonstrates collaboration (2.6, 4.4)
____Creates safe, positive atmosphere (2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 4.4)
____All students engaged(2.2, 2.5)
____provides meaningful, positive feedback (1.4, 1.5, 2.4)
____Utilizes multiple means of expression (students have choices when it comes to demonstrating knowledgemultiple
formats for assignments, testing, etc.) (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.7)
____Utilizes multiple means of engagement (students have choices, work collaboratively, feel comfortable
taking risks) (2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 4.4)
____moves freely about the classroom (2.6,4.4)
Behavior/Classroom Management:
____supports/does not undermine co-teacher (2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.4)
____students know and utilize classroom routines (2.5, 2.7)
____shares/supports disciplinary action (2.5, 2.6, 3.2, 4.3)
____follow through/consistency with discipline (2.5, 3.2, 3.5, 4.3)
Comments: