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"Research for Better Teaching (RBT) is a training and consulting group dedicated to the professionalization of teaching. Founded in 1979 by Jonathon D. Saphier, Ed.D., RBT works to strengthen organizational culture and to institutionalize the study of teaching within schools and throughout school districts. Dr. Saphier is co-author of The Skillful Teacher: Building Your Teaching Skills - a widely acclaimed resource book in teacher training courses and RBT staff development courses."

Nice article on co-teaching Article from Education Week Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook:

"THE THREE BLOCK MODEL OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL) Inclusive Education & Teaching Diverse Learners"

Article from Education Week

"Presenters sign up to give a two, five or seven-minute presentation, usually on a subject associated with classroom practice. It is much the same as the TED model, where speakers must distil an idea into a defined timeframe. It is a challenge to engage and communicate in a short time but thrilling when someone gets it spot on."