ICT Co-Teaching Planning Frame: Choosing and Documenting Co-Teaching Models
Grades 6–8 · Cross-Content SDI · NYS 8 NYCRR 200.6(g) / 200.4(d)(3) · Co-Teaching Frame
Teacher Note: This is a co-planning tool for general and special education partners delivering Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) services. It helps teams select a co-teaching model and document where SDI is delivered.
Regulatory Foundation
8 NYCRR 200.6(g) — ICT: a general educator and a special educator jointly provide academic instruction and SDI to a mixed group of students with and without disabilities. 8 NYCRR 200.4(d)(3) — SDI adapts content, methodology, or delivery.
The Six Co-Teaching Models (quick reference)
| Model | What it looks like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| One Teach, One Observe | One leads; one collects data | Gathering behavior/learning data |
| One Teach, One Assist | One leads; one circulates to support | Spot support during new content |
| Station Teaching | Content split into stations; each teacher runs one | Smaller groups, varied pacing |
| Parallel Teaching | Class split in half; both teach same content | Lower ratio, more participation |
| Alternative Teaching | One teaches a small re-teach/pre-teach group | Targeted SDI for specific students |
| Team Teaching | Both lead together, sharing the floor | Modeling dialogue, rich discussion |
SECTION 1 — Weekly Co-Planning Frame
| Lesson / Standard | Co-Teaching Model | Who leads | Where is SDI delivered? | Which students’ IEP needs? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SECTION 2 — SDI Delivery Note
For each lesson, name the specific SDI provided and by whom: “During [lesson], [special educator] delivered SDI via [alternative/station] teaching, addressing [need] through [content/methodology/delivery adaptation].”
SECTION 3 — Equity & Role Clarity Checklist
- Both teachers’ names are on the board / materials
- The special educator is delivering SDI, not only assisting
- Co-teaching model is matched to the lesson purpose
- Students with IEPs are not always grouped separately
- Data collection is planned for IEP progress monitoring
Differentiation & MLL Notes
- ICT classrooms frequently include MLLs; coordinate with ENL staff so language scaffolds and SDI are distinct and complementary
- Alternative/station teaching is ideal for delivering NYSESLAT-tiered language supports alongside SDI
Suggested Placement: General Education, ICT
Alignment Record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Codes | 8 NYCRR 200.6(g); 8 NYCRR 200.4(d)(3) |
| Framework | NYS Special Education Regulations / IDEA 2004 |
| Source | nysed.gov — NYS Office of Special Education |
| Confidence | High Confidence |
| Validation Notes | ICT defined in 8 NYCRR 200.6(g); SDI in 200.4(d)(3). The six co-teaching models are the widely used Friend & Cook framework. Tool is teacher-reference co-planning material, not a legal IEP document. |