The article, “6 Steps to Successful Co-Teaching,” also discusses six helpful tips to implement in your classroom to ensure co-teaching success . The first step is to establish a relationship as teachers, students will be able to understand if there is tension between teachers, so they will feel more comfortable if the teachers also feel comfortable. The second step is to identify both different teaching styles. Teachers need to find a balance and create a coherent classroom. The third step is to ask both teachers to discuss strengths and weaknesses. By knowing teachers' strengths and weaknesses in advance, you can see who can reach more students in different areas. Discussing IEPs and learning goals is the fourth step and by doing so both teachers will have a better understanding. The fifth step is to form an action plan and act in a unified manner in all matters. Being consistent is key in the classroom and outside of it too. The last step is to take the risk and grow. The article discusses how co-teaching creates a safety net for teachers to take more risks than when alone (Marston). Having two teachers, each with their own knowledge and expertise, working to meet student needs and promote learning for all students is very beneficial to a classroom, but it also has disadvantages. For some it takes time to get used to working with another individual