Free resources · Chapter 5

Weekly Backward Planner

Work backward across the week from desired learning and evidence to daily instruction.

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Use this tool to make the next decision visible.

Best for: Co-teaching partners planning a week together

Creates: A visible weekly plan both teachers can use and revise.

A simple four-step routine

1. Choose the lesson, partnership, or implementation decision this tool should support.
2. Complete the reproducible together when the work affects both teachers.
3. Use the completed page to guide a lesson, conversation, observation, or next action.
4. Revisit the page after implementation and record what should change next.