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1. Co-teachers have personal characteristics that enable them to work effectively with another adult.
 * A Philosophical Basis …Co-teachers need to share several common beliefs. **
 * Individual Prerequisites **
 * 1) Co-teachers have sets of common knowledge and skills.
 * 2) Co-teachers have discipline-specific knowledge and skills.
 * 3) Co-teaching is voluntary.


 * The Professional Relationship **
 * 1) The professional relationship is built on parity, communication, respect, and trust.
 * 2) Co-teachers make a commitment to building and maintaining their professional relationship.


 * External Supports **
 * 1) Administrators support co-teaching.
 * 2) Appropriate professional development activities enhance co-teaching.


 * Classroom Dynamics **
 * 1) Co-teachers clearly define classroom roles and responsibilities.
 * 2) Co-teachers’ instructional interactions reflect their professional relationship.
 * 3) <span style="color: #3c9671; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The number of students and/or how students are scheduled into classes.