STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & THE POWER OF TWO: Unlocking the Co-Teaching Advantage in Florida Classrooms
Optimizing inclusive classrooms requires moving beyond educators simply sharing physical space. Our research-informed professional development frameworks are specifically designed to turn standard inclusion environments into collaborative, high-engagement classrooms that drive exceptional student education (ESE) outcomes.
📋 Core Seminar Offerings
1. The Power of Two: Elevating the Co-Teaching Dynamic
- Objective: Move past the “one teacher, one assistant” hurdle.
- Key Focus: Establish clear, equal instructional roles for general education and special education teachers.
- Takeaways: Master and implement high-leverage co-teaching models including Station, Alternative, and Parallel Teaching.
2. 15-Minute Co-Planning
- Objective: Build sustainable routines that fit into a demanding school schedule.
- Key Focus: Streamline the planning process to maximize collaborative time without creating teacher burnout.
- Takeaways: Deploy quick-use planning protocols to co-design lessons to meet individualized needs
3. Ignite Engagement
- Objective: Achieve 100% active student participation across all learning profiles.
- Key Focus: Replace passive listening with engagement-based management and student-led learning protocols.
- Takeaways: Practical, low-prep response tools (such as A–Z response strategies) that instantly deepen academic thinking.
4. The Architecture of Flow
- Objective: Maximize instructional time and eliminate lost learning minutes.
- Key Focus: Minimize transition chaos, eliminate downtime, and keep lessons moving dynamically.
- Takeaways: Actionable routines to smoothly transition students from one active learning block to the next.
⚙️ Delivery Options & Customization All offerings are completely customizable to meet your district’s specific professional development timelines and strategic goals:
- Single-Day Intensive Workshops: High-impact foundational overview for school teams.
- Multi-Day Targeted Series: Deep dives into specific co-planning and engagement modules.
- Embedded On-Site Coaching: Live classroom observations, modeling, and real-time feedback
💰 Florida District Compliance & Funding Our seminars are built around current state compliance needs and align directly with:
- BPIE Priorities: Directly supports districts in meeting their Best Practices for Inclusive Education assessment benchmarks.
- Allowable Funding Lines: Fully eligible for allocation under IDEA professional development funds, Title II funds, and Fair Student Funding for inclusive frameworks.