15. What does co-teaching look like for students with significant cognitive
disabilities?
There is no single answer, but experience suggests that students with significant
cognitive disabilities can benefit from participating in a co-taught classroom, even
if that exposure is limited. This model might occur more at the elementary level.
This service model might help meet the IDEA requirement of least restrictive
environment (LRE). A discussion at the local education agency (LEA) level after
careful reflection and discussion about inclusive practices would be appropriate.