Episode 18: Grading in a Co-Taught Classroom

In this episode of Fires in Grading, Don, Becky and Garth are joined by special guests Kelly Barkovich and Shelly Daun, to tackle how grading works in a co-taught classroom. As co-teaching becomes more common, it is surfacing deeper issues around ownership of grades, accommodations versus modifications, and whether grades truly communicate learning. The team explores why co-teaching does not create grading problems but instead exposes unclear systems and inconsistent practices. Listeners will hear practical strategies that work, key leadership moves that bring alignment, and essential mindset shifts that help schools ensure grades reflect learning rather than services. The takeaway is clear: when grading is anchored in shared learning targets and a unified purpose, co-teaching becomes a catalyst for clarity, not confusion.Learn more about our sponsor, Otus, here: https://hubs.li/Q03StGb_0