The Power of 2
Second Edition

Over the past several years much has changed in schools: Federal education laws have raised student academic standards; professional accountability for student outcomes is a requirement--everyone counts; and access to the curriculum is the expectation for all students--it is no longer an option. As these changes have occurred, co-teaching has increased in importance. Its practice is no broader, but not necessarily deeper, and many questions concerning creating and sustaining co-teaching as a service delivery option still come up.

And so, it seemed time to re-visit the Power of 2. This DVD is not a sequel, not really a re-make of its highly successful predecessor: It's an update and a new edition of the first Power of 2 video. It provides a comprehensive look at co-teaching as part of the foundation of an inclusive and collaborative school. Most of the core concepts are still valid and are still included here- for example, clear and detailed demonstrations of six co-teaching arrangements that make up the heart of the program. However, some of the lessons learned from those who now have considerable experience with co-teaching and the shift in the context in which school programs now operate are added, as are the suggestions made by professionals in the field who work with co-teaching on a daily basis.

These changes in the Power of 2 are still intended to assist educators--first-year teachers and those with extensive experience- to collaborate and share their knowledge and skills in order to help their students maximize their potential.

DVD - Disc 1 - Program Sections: (all times approximate)

1. Introduction to 2nd Edition (3 mins)
2. Co-Teaching Defined (2.45 mins)
3. Essential Components of Co-teaching 5-Part Framework
   1. Shared Systems of Beliefs (4.45 mins)
   2. Prerequisite Skills (7 mins)
   3. Collaborative (6.30)
   4. Classroom Practice (27.30)
   5. Administrative Roles and Perspective (12 mins)
4. Marilyn's Wrap (3 mins)

DVD - Disc 2 - Bonus Material Sections:

1. More On Co-Teaching Approach (9.25 mins)
2. Elem. & MS Teacher Roundtables (28 mins)
3. HS Teacher Roundtable (24 mins)
4. Administrator Interview (19 mins)
5. Drs. Friend & Burrello Reflect (14 mins)
6. Introducing Andrew (13 mins)

Plus, a viewing guide in a print-friendly PDF file.

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