1. Myths About Co-Teaching Presented by: Janene Malone Jennifer Mihalecsko

2. The co-teaching classroom follows a different curriculum Follows same curriculum as the other grade level classes Teachers plan as a grade level to ensure continuity General ed. classroom with modifications

3. The co-teaching classrooms move at a slower pace Follows same curriculum map as grade level class Teachers plan together-must stay on track Children not “bored” due to differentiation

4. All the “slow” and/or “low” students are put into the co-teaching class General ed. Classroom-students of ALL abilities are present Class is differentiated to meet individual needs Children are not “labeled” by being in a co-teaching class

5. Children are distracted by having more than one adult in the classroom Allows for more one- on-one and small- group instruction Always someone available to help Expert instruction based on area of expertise