Co-Teaching Conference (K-12): Working Together Better
Bureau of Education and Research presents, 2025 Co-Teaching Conference: Working Together Better. Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions, meeting with expert instructors, explore Co-Teaching Resources and hundreds of Practical Strategies.
Choose from 21 Strategy-Packed Conference Sessions
- Expert Instructors
- Co-Teaching Resources
- Hundreds of Practical Strategies
Uniquely Qualified Instructors
Nicole Eredics is an experienced educator, teacher trainer, and author who is passionate about creating accessible and achievable learning experiences for students with special needs. She brings years of experience as a full inclusion teacher and loves sharing highly practical strategies for improving academic outcomes of students with disabilities. Nicole is a best-selling author of a resource book for special educators, Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum (Brookes Publishing, 2018). As a National Board-Certified Inclusion Specialist, Nicole regularly speaks and consults on improving outcomes of diverse learners with educators across the country.
Savanna Flakes is an engaging and enthusiastic international presenter who believes teachers can successfully work together in Co-Teaching teams to reach and teach every child. She is an award-winning teacher, leader, author, and educational consultant shaking up special education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, a National Education Technology Standards Certified Teacher and the author of Shaking Up Special Education: Instructional Moves to Increase Student Achievement. Savanna currently serves as an international education consultant, coaching teachers, modeling effective instructional pedagogy for teachers, and providing professional development on inclusion, co teaching, differentiation, classroom management, and universal design for learning. Savanna is known for her passion and dedication to reaching diverse learners, and her exciting, hands-on, and collaborative seminars.
Petra Nelson is a highly experienced special education teacher, Co-Teacher, educational consultant, and international presenter. With decades of grades PreK-12 experience, Petra has worked extensively as a Co-Teacher and special educator. She has also trained and supported thousands of teachers and administrators on effective inclusive practices using co-teaching. Petra knows firsthand the unique challenges facing Co-Teachers in creating the most effective Co-Taught classrooms to better support students with special needs. She is passionate about providing real, doable, practical approaches for helping students make maximum gains through Co-Teaching strategies and partnerships.
2 Day Event:
7:00 am - 1:30 pm
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- First Day ONLY
$295 - Second Day ONLY
$295 - BOTH Days
$545
Conference Agenda
Day 1 (March 5, 2024)
- Opening General Session
- Morning Sessions: Choose ONE full Morning Session or TWO 70-Minute Sessions *One mid-morning break*
- Lunch Break
- Afternoon Sessions: Choose One full Afternoon Sessions or TWO 70 minute sessions *One mid-afternoon break*
Day 2 (March 6, 2024)
- Opening General Session
- Morning Sessions: Choose ONE full Morning Session or TWO 70-Minute Sessions *One mid-morning break*
- Lunch Break
- Afternoon Sessions: Choose One full Afternoon Sessions or TWO 70 minute sessions *One mid-afternoon break*
Who Should Attend
K-12 General Education Teachers, Special Education Staff, Paraprofessionals, and other specialists who Co-Teach or are preparing to Co-Teach as part of their inclusion practices
Special Benefits of Attending
Comprehensive Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook, specifically designed for this conference. Included in the handbook are resource materials for ALL conference sessions, even those you don't attend. These materials include:
- Timesaving tips and effective procedures for Co-Planning
- Fresh ideas to establish and nurture strong collaborative partnerships
- Teacher-friendly, easy-to-use strategies for differentiating instruction in Co-Taught classrooms
Semester Credit Option
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Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.
Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.