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On-Site Staff Development

Robert Spear

Robert Spear is currently the Executive Director for the New England League of Middle Schools. He is a past member of the NMSA Board of Trustees and a former principal. Bob has an extensive knowledge of middle level practices and programs. He has presented to hundreds of schools and held workshops for various state and regional conferences. He is in constant contact with middle schools throughout New England and understands the needs of schools and school districts.

Topics:

  • Teaming
  • Activity periods
  • Flexible block scheduling
  • Advisory
  • Looping
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum
  • Parent involvement
  • Mission and vision statements
  • Motivating adolescents
  • Middle level philosophy
  • Scheduling
  • Adolescent development
  • New teacher training
  • School climate
  • In support of the middle level—Answering the tough questions and research that informs
  • Team leader training
  • Research that reforms practice

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