2026 National Association for Co-Teaching Annual Conference

Foundations of Co-Teaching Workshop

Facilitated by Dr. Teresa Washut Heck

Registration required · In person only · Seating is limited, so register early!

Co-Teaching in Action

Join us in visiting local classrooms to see co-teaching in action and speak with co-teachers and administrators.

Registration required · Spaces are limited

NACT Opening Social and Networking

All attendees and presenters are welcome to join us for light appetizers and networking.

Location: The Dog Haus, 415 Bank St., New Albany, IN 47150

Morning Networking Over Coffee

Conference Welcome Session

From Rapport to Interdependence

Teresa Washut HeckTWH Co-Teaching/Consulting

Co-Planning for Strong Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in the Co-Taught Classroom

Andrew Patrusha
Susan RockeyDearborn Public Schools, MI

Co-teaching: What is it, what does it look like, and strategies that work

Rebecca Schroeder
Caroline ManiagoHamilton Southeastern Schools

Teaching in Harmony: A Three-Part Collaboration for Student Success

Jacque SingletonIndiana University SoutheastChristina SchotterClarksville Community School Corporation

No Translation Needed: Where Math and Language Co-Teach Equity

Kelli Bernedo
Molly BergeronIndiana University Southeast

Exploring Co-Teaching Relationships with the Early Intervention and General Education Teacher

Shereen PierceAtlanta Public Schools

“It Takes Two to Co Teach!” Implementing a Co Teaching Program

Melissa Ann Guillen
Tanner WoodyGreenville County Schools

Co-teaching: THE BEGINNING (0–2 years’ experience)

Adriana Vasquez and teamKern High School District

First of two sessions (see Session 7)

Panel: Collaborative Statewide Co-Teaching Teacher Residencies: The New Mexico Story

Marjori KrebsUniversity of New MexicoPanelists: Denise Beutel, Jesse Chenven, Holly Hargrove, Phoebe Walendziak

AI as a Co-Mentor: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Reciprocal Mentorship and Collaboration

Melissa JacobsHerricks UFSDFernanda ArmozaCity College of New York

Strengthening Co-Teaching Partnerships Through Trust and Vulnerability

Danielle Pickut
Suzanne LewisDelaware Area Career Center

From Passive Observation to Purposeful Growth: AI-Supported One Teach, One Observe

Adam Akerson
Mark Montgomery
Ronda MontgomeryStephen F. Austin State University

Lunch and Networking

Featured Presentation

Details to be announced

Coaching Support for Coteaching Linguistically Diverse Classes

Andrea HonigsfeldAndrea Honigsfeld Consulting LLC

What to do before the year starts: Guidebook to Building Parity

Lauren BrewerIllinois SLD Support ProjectEastern Illinois University

The Co-Teaching Marriage: Building a Thinking Classroom through Collaborative Innovation and Shared Vulnerability

Gregory Janczak
Jeff KnouseWarren Township High School, District 121

Expanding Access to STEM for Emergent Bilingual / Multilingual Learners through Innovative Co-Teaching: A Professional Development Model

Donna Albrecht
Sumreen AsimIndiana University Southeast

Building a Culture of Inclusion: Connecting People, Practices, and Purpose

Jacqueline (Jackie) HahnFort Mill Schools

Teaching in Tandem: Supporting Student Learning Through Strong Partnerships

Tricia KitzmillerOhio Valley Educational Cooperative

Bringing History to Life: Transforming Social Studies Classrooms Using Generative AI

Christina TschidaAppalachian State UniversityLane WessonWinthrop University

AACTE Co-Teaching TAG Winners

NACT Celebrations

Awards, General Meeting, and Day 1 Wrap-Up

All are encouraged to attend

Socializing & Networking Options Available

Morning Networking Over Coffee

Leadership Support for Collaboration and Coteaching

Andrea HonigsfeldAndrea Honigsfeld Consulting LLC

Informed Decision Making: The Power of Data in a Co-taught Approach

Toni Shelby
Melissa MasonBlack Hills Special Services Cooperative

Grassroots Co-Teaching: How Gifted Education Candidates Transform Practice Through Collaborative Partnerships

Donna Albrecht
Lynn ReedIndiana University Southeast

Beyond “We Coteach”: Using Reflection Data to Reveal and Strengthen Authentic Coteaching Practices

Krista Cassidy
Laura Eicher
Shanita AndersonClemson University

Avoiding the Third Wheel: Navigating Co-Teaching when a Pair Becomes a Trio

Sarah VogtUniversity of New Mexico

Picture-Perfect Co-teaching: Education Librarians as Partners for Elementary STEM Teaching and Learning

Melanie E. HughesIndiana University Southeast LibrarySumreen AsimIndiana University Southeast

Rooted in Learning: Using Place-Based Education in a Co-Taught High School Classroom

Carrie Halliburton
Brian ThomasAnn Arbor Public Schools

Co-teaching: Leveling Up (2 years’ and up experience)

Adriana Vasquez and teamKern High School District

Second of two sessions (see Session 2)

Planning Smarter Together: Using AI to Strengthen Collaborative Planning in Co-Teaching

Joey LordAppalachian State UniversityLane WessonWinthrop University

What Happens to the Mentors? Exploring Co-Teaching as a Teacher Retention Strategy

Jennifer Eaton
Shanita AndersonClemson University

SOS: Students Over Savings

DyAnnah Butler
Shannon Sarver
Paul JanuaryWaukegan Public Schools District 60Brian AgustinCommunity School District 300

Co-Teaching Within MTSS: One System, Not Separate Supports

Lea Anne FrostSkokie 73.5Valerie Pena-HernandezWholeED Systems

Lunch and Discussion

Discussions led by the NACT Councils

Featured Panel

Scaling Up Co-Teaching

From Introduction to Implementation: Supporting Students and New Field Supervisors in Co-Teaching Models

Mark Montgomery
Ronda Montgomery
Kelly FarrStephen F. Austin State University

Exploring Successful Co-Teaching Through a Grounded Theory Approach

Ann SebaldColorado State University

No Benchwarmers: Everyone Plays in Inclusive Co-Teaching

Shannon Sarver
Paul January
DyAnnah ButlerWaukegan Public Schools District 60Brian AgustinCommunity School District 300

High Expectations, High Support: Co-Teaching in Diverse Classrooms

Tricia KitzmillerOhio Valley Educational Cooperative

NACT Conference Closing Session