1). Half-Day Kickstart Presentation: Prioritizing Special Education Practices and Protocols

• Duration: Approximately 2-4 Hours
• Primary focus on enhancing collaborative practices by implementing the co-teaching model.

2. Professional Development Series:  CollaboratED Approach

• Monthly sessions with focus on co-teaching models and integrating communicative/collaborative practices.
• Support the district's strategic plan by linking special educators/paraprofessionals with effective practices and positive engagement.
• Special education teachers exhibit the co-teaching model by contributing to the positive school climate and supporting student achievement. 

3. Ongoing Support: Incorporating research-based strategies 

• Regular support meetings focused on maintaining their plans to meet the demands of students with disabilities.   
• Aligns with the district’s initiatives for managing classrooms using the co-teaching model.  
• Monitor continuous alignment of co-teaching practices with district-wide support without losing teachers. 

4. Expected Outcomes: Enhanced Collaboration and Student Achievement

• Strategic support for teachers who service students with diverse needs.

    •    An outline of plans for academic and career goals.

    •    The ability to analyze teacher performance and educational data.

5. Logistics and Support:

• Districts provide necessary facilities and support for the presentation and ongoing sessions. 
• Flexibility for in-person or virtual sessions to meet diverse needs.
• This revised solutions outline emphasizes the primary focus on collaborative practices using the co-teaching strategies and examples to be integrated in school districts.  Particularly for special education teachers and their support staff to enrich student experiences and support the district’s strategic plan for academic achievement.