Tools for intentional collaboration

Better partnerships.
Stronger classrooms.

Practical, research-informed resources help co-teachers build trust, align their strengths, and navigate challenges—together.

Elliot, the Partnerships By Design elephant mascot

The goal of co-teaching

Two professionals. One intentionally designed partnership.

Co-teaching brings two or more professionals together to plan, deliver, and assess instruction in an inclusive classroom. The result is greater access, more individualized support, and better outcomes for every student.

The question is not whether partnership matters. It is how we intentionally support teachers in building one.

The Winning Tool

Support for the whole partnership

Organized, research-informed tools close the gap between theory and daily practice.

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Emotional

Empathy, respect, safety, identity, and reflection.

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Instructional

Planning, delivery, assessment, differentiation, and roles.

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Physical

Time, space, routines, task management, and efficiency.

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Communication

Honest relationships, proactive listening, and repair.

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Personal Health

Sustainable wellness and healthy coping practices.

Elliot the elephant

Meet Elliot

Let’s name the elephant in the room.

The goal is not to find the “right answer.” It is to build the habit of identifying what the partnership needs and using shared structures to move forward—together.

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Partnerships in Practice

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Elliot is an elephant that is grounded and ego-free, working as the absolute nexus of our collaborative framework.
Communication

Meet Elliot

When teamwork gets tense, humans naturally get defensive. We wrap our feelings around our work, making it incredibly hard to separate the process from the person.

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Communication

Welcome to Partnerships By Design

Co-teaching without training is basically surfing without a surfboard.

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Instructional

Why Co-Teaching Partnerships Need Structure

Shared language and clear protocols help teams focus on practice instead of personalities.

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