Elevating Co-teaching with Universal Design for Learning - 2nd Edition by Elizabeth Stein (Paperback)

About the Book

In this revised and expanded edition, Stein delivers a new structure, additional strategies, updated research, and fine-tuned language to show how best to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and guidelines to co-teaching.

Book Synopsis

Elevating Co-teaching with Universal Design for Learning is the silver winner of the 2024 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in Education!

In this revised and expanded edition, Elizabeth Stein delivers a new structure, additional strategies, updated research, and fine-tuned language to show how best to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and guidelines to co-teaching.

Co-teaching-the practice of having special education and regular education teachers work together in inclusive classrooms-is a powerful way to ensure that all students have equal access to academic content. The inclusive framework of UDL offers co-teachers structure and guidance in pursuing their goal to create successful learning environments for all students.

How does UDL inform the lesson-planning process? What does UDL look like in the classroom? How do you get buy-in for the UDL approach from administrators, parents, and students themselves? These and other questions are answered in this must-have book for anyone interested in co-teaching.

Review Quotes

"This book is an enlightening roadmap for teaching partners who are working diligently to keep their expectations high while taking into account all the different abilities their students bring to the classroom." - From the Foreword by MARILYN FRIEND, Professor Emerita, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"Elizabeth Stein has not only updated and expanded the previous edition of her seminal work on integrating UDL with collaborative and coteaching practices, but she has significantly elevated this work by infusing current research and contemporary classroom practices across the chapters. I truly appreciated the unique organization of the work by starting out with being grounded and then branching out to the classroom and school level. This book significantly adds to the growing literature on coteaching and Dr. Stein's already important contributions to the field of special education and inclusion." - Andrea Honigsfeld, Ed.D., co-author of Collaboration and Co-Teaching for Dual Language Learners and Professor at Molloy University

"Elizabeth Stein hit the mark again with her new book, Elevating Co-teaching with Universal Design for Learning. Throughout the text, so many "aha" moments occurred as I connected new learning to my current understanding. I am excited to work with teachers to explore the connections between UDL and co-teaching, tying in SDI (Specially Designed Instruction) as we go. Elizabeth's book is both a resource for those learning about co-teaching and UDL and a practical guide for teachers and teacher coaches. She outlines strategies and structures to support relationships between co-teachers, administrators, and parents/caregivers. Even more importantly, Elizabeth highlights opportunities to support students as partners in learning. Each section of the book contains both key takeaways and study group questions, making this an ideal text for a book study among colleagues. Practical scenarios ensure that the text is relatable, and included resources are hands-on and ready to use.I highly recommend Elevating Co-teaching with Universal Design for Learning for all educators, both in-service, pre-service, and all who serve in coaching roles." - Christie Flayhart, Instructional Supervisor of Special Education, Frederick County Public Schools

"For educators at all levels, making sure every student has access to high-quality instruction is paramount. In weaving together the inclusive practices of co-teaching and Universal Design for Learning, Elizabeth Stein offers a variety of practical resources to accomplish that goal. From lesson design to classroom practice to engaging family and community, Elizabeth draws on her deep knowledge and experience to deliver a timely and essential resource." - Michael Swirsky, Principal, P.S. 21, New York City

"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, this new second edition of Elevating Co-teaching with Universal Design for Learning must be considered essential reading and an invaluable informational resource for traditional classroom teachers who find themselves working with Special Education instructor in a joint school classroom environment. An ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, school district, college, and university library Teacher Education collections, and supplemental Special Education/Teacher Certification curriculum studies lists." - Midwest Book Review, July 2023