Description
Comparing the co-teaching relationship to a marriage, this resource offers a lighthearted yet comprehensive perspective on setting up, conducting, and maintaining a successful co-teaching partnership.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction: Why This Book?
Part I. The Dating Scene
1. Understanding What It Means to Be in a Relationship
2. Dating, Living Together, and Marriage
3. General Educators Are From Jupiter, Special Service Providers Are From Saturn
Self-Assessment #1: Are We Ready to Date?
4. Matchmaker, Matchmaker: The Role of the Administrator
Part II. The Engagement
5. Getting to Know Your Partner
6. Registering for the Wedding
7. Discussing the Future
Self-Assessment #2: Are We Ready to Get Engaged?
8. Matchmaker, Matchmaker: The Role of the Administrator
Part III. The Wedding
9. For Better or Worse: Establishing Norms for Behavior and Academics
10. For Richer or Poorer: Sharing Space and Materials
11. Planning Quality Time Together: Why, When, and How to Plan
Self-Assessment Part #3: Are We Ready to Marry?
12. Matchmaker, Matchmaker: The Role of the Administrator
Part IV. The Marriage
13. Working Together to Wrangle the Lil' Rascals
14. Teaching the Seven Dwarves
15. Are We Successful Yet?
16. Playing Nicely With Other Parents
Self-Assessment, Part IV: Will We Be Able to Celebrate Our Anniversary?
17. Matchmaker, Matchmaker: The Role of the Administrator
Appendix: Keeping the Honeymoon Going
References
Index
