On-Site Staff Development

Kathryn LaMorte has been an educator for 40 years, as both a middle level teacher and media specialist. In addition, since 1985 Kathy has been a part-time trainer with the Middle Grades Resource Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Her consulting has taken her all over the United States and to nine foreign countries. Kathy is co-author of the Ignite Student Intellect and Imagination series published by NMSA. Kathy brings a hands-on approach to all of her presentations.

Topics:

• Elements of successful middle schools
• Interdisciplinary teaching
• Affective education
• Connecting the curriculum
• Differentiating instruction
• Cooperative learning
• Active leaning
• Pondering the power of block scheduling
• Critical/Creative thinking
• Alternative assessment