Co-teaching strategies for K-12 online classrooms

Download our guide to best practices for effective virtual co-teaching

Co-teaching in a traditional classroom is challenging enough, and doing it online adds a whole new layer. That’s why we created this free resource: a practical guide packed with strategies, models, and real-world tips for successful K-12 co-teaching in virtual settings.

Whether you're new to co-teaching or looking to try a new approach, this guide offers clear, actionable advice that any educator can use.

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What you’ll learn:

  • How to define co-teaching roles for smooth transitions and clear communication
  • Tried-and-true instructional models including One Teach, One Assist; Parallel Teaching; Station Teaching; and more
  • Tips for managing small-group instruction and monitoring engagement in real time
  • Ways to support differentiated learning in inclusive classrooms
  • Tech setup recommendations that make co-teaching feel seamless

Why it matters:

Co-teaching creates opportunities for personalized support, targeted instruction, and student interaction, but it only works with the right structure and tools in place. This guide walks through the foundations that lead to better learning outcomes for all students.

 

See how to implement co-teaching in your online classroom

A quick peek inside:
  • How to split your class into two groups and teach simultaneously without using breakout rooms
  • Ways to privately assist individual students during a lesson, without disrupting the flow
  • How and when to rotate co-teaching roles to keep students engaged and instruction fresh
  • Simple methods to track who’s participating and who might need extra support in real time

 

These are strategies you can apply right away, whether you're using Engageli or not.