With technology and artificial intelligence playing a growing role in education, traditional co-teaching strategies require an update. The authors offer a revived approach to co-teaching that accounts for pressing topics in today’s classroom. PreK–12 teachers will learn to create collaborative co-teaching partnerships and navigate key co-teaching components—such as lesson design, conflict resolution, and communication with stakeholders—with research-backed tools and strategies. PreK–12 teachers as well as school and district leaders can use this book to: Incorporate digital technology tools such as ed tech and artificial intelligence into lessons - Plan and design co-taught lessons based on research-backed instructional strategies - Understand how to involve specialists in co-teaching planning and decisions - Learn and adopt the mindset and communication skills behind thriving co-teaching partnerships - Establish and cultivate a culture of collaboration with co-teachers and stakeholders Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Navigating Co-Teaching Partnerships Chapter 2: Introducing Co-Teaching Strategies Chapter 3: Building and Maintaining Co-Teaching Relationships Chapter 4: Synthesizing Efficacy, Attitude, and Essential Agreements Chapter 5: Planning and Designing Lessons Chapter 6: Integrating Instructional Strategies With Co-Teaching Strategies Chapter 7: Co-Teaching in Classrooms Without Boundaries Chapter 8: Integrating Specialists Into Co-Teaching Chapter 9: Co-Teaching in PreK and Early Childhood Settings Chapter 10: Cultivating a Culture of Co-Teaching Epilogue: Moving Forward as a Co-Teacher References and Resources Index “The authors’ examples and quotes from practitioners added depth and meaning in the chapters and so great to have QR codes that were provided to extend the learning. Very helpful to have the summary table of key ed tech and AI tools, as it emphasizes and supports co-teaching instruction “beyond boundaries.” The eleven different types of co-teaching strategies and sequence information was very clear and all the examples in the book are so supportive for new and experienced teachers looking for a resource to begin co-teaching.” -- Lupe Holguin Buell , Single Subject Bilingual Program Coordinator; CalTPA Coordinator; Resident & Intern Program Contact; Lecturer, Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education (DLE), College of Education/San Diego State University “ Co-Teaching Evolved is a groundbreaking guide that defines co-teaching in the educational partnership field and the importance of collaboration. Matthew Rhoads and Belinda Dunnick Karge offer eleven innovative co-teaching strategies enhanced with video examples and provide an insight on how teachers can plan lessons using AI-driven tools. This book is an invaluable resource for educators seeking to provide a stronger educational experience for students in any field where there are two teaching adults in a classroom. I will definitely use this book’s information in my teacher candidates’ coursework and during my mentor teacher training sessions.” -- Rosalba Ponce , Lecturer and Site Coordinator, Dual Language and English Learner Department, College of Education, San Diego State University “This book is a comprehensive co-teaching guide for varied educational partnerships. Through co-teaching and co-planning, teachers feel more supported in developing their efficacy and improving perceptions of themselves and their ability. Offering practical tools for using feedback, making relationships matter, and co-teaching strategies, Rhoads and Karge advance the processes of equity and inclusion.” -- Laura Craig , College of Education Partnership Coordinator, San Diego State University, California Matthew Rhoads, EdD , is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online, blended, and traditional in-person classroom settings. With a special education background, Dr. Rhoads co-taught for many years at the high school level in the areas of English, mathematics, and social sciences. He continues to co-teach regularly while coaching teachers and presenting professional development. As a practicing technology and instructional leader, trainer, integrationist, and coach in adult education, K–12, and higher education, he develops instructional integrations of ed tech tools with research-based strategies to drive instruction. He is a coach and professional learning specialist for new and experienced teachers for the Education to Career Network of North San Diego County, San Diego State University, and Concordia University, Irvine. Dr. Rhoads is also a doctoral dissertation chair who coaches doctoral students to conduct their research, write, and defend their dissertations. Dr. Rhoads’s eight books focus on integrating instructional strategies with ed tech and AI tools to amplify student learning within in-person, online, and blended learning classrooms