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PRACTICAL CO‑TEACHING STRATEGIES: Effective Strategies for Working Together in Today’s Inclusive Classroom

2014 Schedule Illinois Champaign – March 20 (Urbana) Chicago North – March 19 (Elk Grove Village) Chicago South – March 18 (Oak Lawn) Peoria – March 21 (East Peoria)

Presented by Kathleen Kryza Outstanding Teacher, Presenter and Co‑Author of Differentiating in the Real Classroom, (Corwin Press)

Designed for Grades 1‑12: General Education Teachers, Special Education Staff and Other Specialists who Co‑Teach or are Preparing to Co‑Teach as a Part of Their Inclusion Practices

IL CPDUs Available (5 Hours)

New York Buffalo – March 17 (Amherst) NY CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval PA CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval

hh Discover how general and special education staff can work together

successfully to maximize student learning of Common Core State Standards hh Timesaving ways to build and use collaborative support systems for

communicating with your co‑teaching partner hh Practical strategies to actively engage all learners in your inclusive classroom hh Learn a variety of highly practical co‑teaching approaches and how they can be

integrated most effectively into your instructional routines hh Ideas for using co‑teaching to differentiate instruction to better meet the

needs of your students with mild‑to‑moderate disabilities while still meeting the needs of the rest of your class

Kathleen was well

organized, passionate and

knowledgeable. This seminar gave my co‑teacher and

me a positive way to start collaboratively helping students succeed.”

– Karlas Bossell, Secondary Math Teacher

Practical Co‑Teaching Strategies Today’s classrooms are more diverse than ever before and we, as educators, are challenged to meet the needs of all students including those with disabilities or other special needs. Co‑teaching is a powerful way to meet the academic needs of a variety of learners in today’s classrooms. But what exactly is co‑teaching and what are the most effective ways to go about it? In this outstanding seminar, Kathleen Kryza will offer you dozens of practical tips, tools and strategies to assist you in creating a new co‑teaching program or to strengthen your current co‑teaching program. You will learn how a special education teacher and a general education teacher can work together most efficiently and effectively, numerous ways to differentiate lessons that work best with two teachers and how to best communicate with your co‑teaching partner. Co‑teaching has the potential to assist educators to create classrooms that recognize and address the range of student abilities by using the expertise of both general and special educators. Join Kathleen and discover the powerful benefits of co‑teaching and gain a wealth of new ideas you can use immediately in your grades 1‑12 classrooms.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending 1. Maximizing Your Students’ Learning Through Effective Co‑Teaching Practices Learn numerous, highly practical co‑teaching approaches and how you can use them in your co‑taught classroom … Powerful strategies for developing partnerships between special and general education staff that maximize each teacher’s strengths

2. Planning, Scheduling and Evaluating the Co‑Teaching Process Learn ways to find time for planning and monitoring your work together … Practical ideas that will make the best use of the limited time you have

3. Communicating Effectively in Co‑Teaching Teams One of the biggest barriers to successful co‑teaching is a lack of communication … Discover strategies for communicating effectively with your co‑teaching partner

4. Differentiating and Actively Engaging All Your Students Learn dynamic, differentiated techniques for adapting your instruction and lessons to reach more students … See how two teachers can use strategies to actively engage all students in a co‑taught classroom leading to greater participation

5. Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for Teachers Working with Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities Establishing an environment that values diversity is an essential component to a successful co‑teaching experience … Find meaningful ways to build quality teacher relationships as well as ways to build a positive and accepting classroom 6. Addressing the Common Core State Standards and Maintaining

High Expectations in the Co‑Taught Classroom

Learn innovative ways to keep rigor and relevance priorities in your classroom … Meeting the requirements of your state’s standards in a co‑taught classroom

7. Co‑Designing Lessons Effectively and Efficiently Learn techniques for “co‑planning” your lessons based on your standards and benchmarks … Practical ideas you can use right away

8. Scaffolding Instruction in a Co‑Taught Classroom Discover the power of having two teachers to scaffold instruction for your students … Implement strategies that build on what your students already know and take them to the next level of learning

9. Assessing in the Co‑Taught Classroom Find useful ways to modify tests and develop performance‑based assessments that help struggling students experience success in your classroom … See how assessments can motivate your students to achieve

10. Building Your Co‑Teaching Toolkit of Strategies

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Receive an extensive resource handbook filled with user‑friendly forms and lessons that you can implement immediately in your grades 1‑12 co‑taught classrooms

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately hh Powerful strategies for using co‑teaching to teach and reach students with learning disabilities and maximize instructional effectiveness in your grades 1‑12 program hh Find specific ideas for defining roles and responsibilities between general and special education staff as well as other support staff hh Ideas to collaborate and communicate with your co‑teaching partner

I enjoyed this seminar,

especially the ways to

differentiate and collaborate

with my co‑teacher. I am excited to try something new!”

– STACY GLOVER, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

hh Engaging and meaningful vocabulary and study tips that teach to a variety of learning styles hh Learn how our mindsets impact our co‑teaching expectations and practices hh Strategies that help students develop a growth mindset for learning hh Design differentiated lessons that meet Common Core State Standards and benchmarks hh How to design co‑teaching lessons that require a high level of student participation and engagement in their own learning hh Ways to attain and maintain the rigor the Common Core State Standards require hh Tips for adapting lessons and using technology hh Strategies to teach students to learn and work in groups in a co‑taught classroom hh Useful and proven tips from experienced co‑teaching teams hh Grading and formative assessment tips and techniques hh Keeping the rigor and responsibility in your co‑taught classroom hh Adapting the curriculum using a highly effective framework

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A Message From Your Seminar Leader, Kathleen Kryza

915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668 Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org

Dear Colleague: Both special education and general education teachers want to see their students succeed in school and in life. The challenge today is that the diversity of abilities continues to widen in our classrooms and more students with special needs are included in the general education classroom. Now, more than ever, teachers need to discover the power of co‑teaching to better meet all learners’ needs. This seminar will offer you proven methods and inspiration for making co‑teaching work in your classroom and school. I started the co‑teaching program in my district when I realized many of the special education students in my resource room could truly benefit by learning from content area experts, knowing that they still needed some additional support from me. I knew my students would learn more from a co‑teaching approach. What I wasn’t expecting was how co‑teaching would change my world as an educator. I learned that two heads really are better than one, especially when it comes to finding ways to meet the needs of struggling learners. My passion and enthusiasm for helping all students succeed has drawn me to share what I and so many others have discovered. Co‑teaching can be the most rewarding and invigorating teaching experience you will have as an educator. You will help more students become successful learners, learn new teaching techniques from your colleagues, better understand content area concepts, and much, much more!

I am pleased to be able to share dozens of strategies that can

The exciting news is that we have the tools and strategies we need to help students become more effective learners. I am pleased to be able to share dozens of strategies that can help you along your path to co‑teaching success. Together, we CAN make a difference for all our students. Sincerely,

help you along your path to co‑teaching success.”

Kathleen Kryza P.S. My goal is to send you back to your school with a rich toolkit of practical strategies you can implement immediately in your co‑teaching classroom(s).

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What Your Colleagues Say About Kathleen Kryza “Excellent presentation of co‑teaching strategies and fun ideas to implement in the classroom.” – Meghan O’Neill, Fourth Grade Teacher “Kathleen Kryza is very energetic and knowledgeable! I would definitely attend another seminar of hers. The resource handbook has many useful ideas and forms that I will be sharing with my co‑teacher.” – Lauren Hayes, Math Teacher “Quick and easy ideas that can be added to the current classroom environment to make co‑teaching more effective.” – Shelia Buck, Second Grade Teacher “I thoroughly valued and appreciated the seminar. I learned tons of ideas to implement tomorrow. Kathleen did a great job at managing the large group and sustaining engagement.” – Yasmin Jones, Third Grade Teacher “Kathleen is an awesome presenter! I loved how she gave us time to talk but kept a room full of teachers on target and on schedule.” – Len Lynes, Special Education Teacher

“Kathleen was incredibly passionate about her craft. She combined information on what co‑teaching is and isn’t, with stories and strategies I can use immediately. One of the best seminars I have ever attended! Thank you!” – Melissa Vlrich, Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher

“Thank you Kathleen, for your enthusiasm and sincerity. You are the most passionate and genuine presenter I’ve ever heard.” – Lynne Marcia, Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher

“Kathleen Kryza provided so much information and insight about how to effectively work together as a team. I feel excited to dive in and try different approaches and can’t wait to share with my staff. Kathleen’s presentation was warm and real!” – Heather Kolbe, Literacy Coach

About Your Instructor KATHLEEN KRYZA is an experienced special education and general education teacher as well as a dynamic, knowledgeable presenter and author. Kathleen has co‑taught in a variety of content areas and knows firsthand the challenges and rewards co‑teachers experience. She started the co‑teaching program in her district and has helped teachers develop positive working relationships that made a difference school and district wide. Her enthusiasm and commitment to help students with special needs succeed in school and in life make her seminars practical and inspiring. She is the co‑author of Inspiring Elementary Learners (Corwin Press); Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners (Corwin Press); and she is the author of PRACTICAL CO‑TEACHING STRATEGIES: Effective Strategies for Working Together in Today’s Inclusive Classroom, the extensive resource handbook you will receive at the seminar. Join Kathleen for a highly motivating and meaningful day filled with dozens of ideas you can implement immediately in your grades 1‑12 co‑taught classrooms.

“Very useful and inspiring. Amazing amount of information in such a short amount of time. This is one seminar that will actually change how I teach – one of the very best!” – Lyn Ballow, Special Education Teacher “My co‑teacher and I are so excited to go back to school and try these strategies! Thank you for inspiring us and reminding us of why we do what we do!” – Kelly Whalen, Sixth Grade Teacher

“Kathleen is very well versed in co‑teaching strategies. I appreciated how everything can be taken right back to our classroom and implemented immediately. Outstanding!” – Anne Teresa Colao, Second Grade Teacher “This seminar was awesome! My staff was energized during the entire seminar. We left with valuable tools to use in the classrooms. It was well worth the time!” – Nina Brenard, Assistant Principal

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Inspiring! Necessary!

A jolt of energy to carry on – thank you!”

– NINA FLEISCHMAN, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Special Benefits of Attending Extensive Co‑Teaching Resource Handbook You will receive an extensive, user‑friendly co‑teaching resource handbook designed specifically for this seminar. Included in the handbook are: • Specific ways to make co‑teaching successful for you and your students • Differentiated strategies for adapting your lessons

PRACTICAL CO‑TEACHING STRATEGIES Effective Strategies for Working Together in Today’s Inclusive Classroom Resource Handbook by Kathleen Kryza

• Timesaving tips and strategies for planning and collaborating • Teacher‑friendly co‑teaching approaches

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• Assessment techniques for the co‑taught classroom

Meet and Share This seminar provides participants a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with other educators who are looking at creating or strengthening their co‑teaching program.

Consultation Available

  Online Learning BER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. Now offering On Demand Video‑Based courses as well as Scheduled Instructor‑Led courses. You also may earn optional graduate‑level credits for most courses. See the catalog of available courses at www.ber.org/onlinelearning.

Kathleen Kryza will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your co‑taught program.

Semester Credit Option One graduate level professional development credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow‑up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

On‑Site Training Most BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at www.ber.org/onsite or call 877‑857‑8964 to speak to one of our On‑Site Training Consultants. 6

Can’t Attend? A related BER seminar, CO‑TEACHING THAT WORKS: Effective Strategies for Working Together in Today’s Inclusive Classrooms (Grades K‑12), presented by another co‑teaching expert, Anne Beninghof, is available on CDs with a comprehensive resource handbook at a cost of $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping and handling. To order, call toll‑free 1‑800‑735‑3503 (Stock #A‑XCC‑1303) or use the order form on the back page.

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Who Should Attend Educators Serving Grades 1‑12: General Education Teachers, Special Education Staff and Other Specialists who co‑teach or are preparing to co‑teach as a part of their inclusion practices. Co‑teaching teams are encouraged to attend, but not required.

Program Hours All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. ‑ 3:15 p.m. Check‑in 8:00 a.m. ‑ 8:30 a.m.

Fee The registration fee is $229 per person, $209 per person for groups of five or more registering at the same time. Call us at 1‑800‑735‑3503 for groups of ten or more. Payment is due prior to the program. No cash please. Fee includes seminar registration, morning coffee and tea, a personalized certificate of participation, and an extensive resource handbook.

Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can’t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge.

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