Work Experience

• Independent Education Consultant, Lasater Consulting, 2005 to 2006; 2007 to present.
• Education Consultant, Stetson & Associates, Inc., 2007.
• Newsletter editor, LRP Publications, 2006.
• Training curriculum developer, LRP Publications, 2005 - 2006.
• Independent Educational Consultant and  partner with LR Consulting in Houston, 1995 - 2005.
• Visiting Instructor of Educational  Psychology courses at University of St. Thomas, 1995 -  1998.
• Educational Consultant at Region IV  Education Service Center in Houston, 1993 - 1995.
• Visiting Instructor of Educational  Psychology courses at University of Houston in Houston, 1992 -  1993.
• Project Coordinator for Federal Research  Grants in the Department of Educational Psychology at University  of Houston, 1991-1993.
• Special Education Teacher at Patti Welder  Intermediate School in Victoria, Texas, 1984-1991.
• Art Teacher, Crain Intermediate School in  Victoria, Texas, 1978-1979.

Certifications

• Group Facilitation Methods (Technology of Participation® from the Institute of Cultural Affairs)
• CPI® Crisis Prevention Institute Trainer
• 4MAT® Systems Trainer
• Creating Independence Through Student-Owned  Strategies (CRISS) Trainer
• Teacher Expectations and Student  Achievement (TESA) Trainer
• Computer Literacy
• Special Education - Mental  Retardation Endorsement
  
• Secondary Art Education
  

Workshop Development and Presentations

• Paraeducator Training (e.g., LifeLines, Role of the Paraeducator in RTI)
  
• Paraeducator and Teacher Team  Building
• Modification and Instructional Strategies  for Paraeducators
• Modification and Instructional Strategies  for Teachers
• Differentiated Instruction
• Assessing Campus and Classroom Inclusive Practices
• IEP Development
• Models of Teaching (Cooperative Learning,  Concept Attainment, Mnemonics, Inductive Thinking, Inquiry, and  Synectics)
• In-Home/Parent Training Program Development  for Students with Autism
• Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Strategies
  
• Inclusive Instructional  Strategies
• Cooperative Learning as an Inclusive Instructional Model
  
• Teacher Expectations and Student  Achievement (TESA)
• Effective Schools Planning
• Site-based Decision Making
• Strategies for Reluctant  Writers
• Team Building and Collaboration  Strategies
• Instructional Strategies using Computers
• Inclusion Through Collaboration
• Instructional Strategies for Students with  Autism
• Alternative Instructional Strategies for  Student with Severe Disabilities: Behavioral Momentum, Audio Prompting and Self-Modeling, Self-assessment and Behavior Rehearsal Using Videotape

Training Publications

• Lasater, M. W.  (2008) RTI and the Paraeducator's Roles: Effective Teaming, National Professional Resources, Inc.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006) The Highly Qualified Paraeducator: A Comprehensive eLearning Curriculum for All Education Paraprofessionals, ©LRP Publications, (22 modules)
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M., &  Fitzgerald, M. (2006 edition) Paraeducators: LifeLines in the Classroom (a  series of six training modules for paraprofessional staff  development) ©LRP Publications
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M., &  Fitzgerald, M. (2006 edition) Power Paraeducator: Testing and Portfolio Documentation Guide, ©LRP Publications
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M., &  Fitzgerald, M. (2006 edition) Triplicity: An Administrator’s Guide to Facilitating the Partner Teacher/Paraeducator Partnership, ©LRP Publications
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M., &  Fitzgerald, M. (2006 edition) Melding: A Partner Teacher's Guide to  Working with ParaEducators who Support Students with Special Needs, ©LRP Publications
• Fitzgerald, M., Johnson, M., & Lasater,  M.W. (1998) Maxim: Linking Functional Assessment to the  Instructional Process, LRConsulting, Publisher
• Johnson, M., Lasater, M. W., &  Fitzgerald, M. (1998) Melding: A Training Module for Partner  Teacher's Supervising ParaEducators who Support Students with  Special Needs LRConsulting, Publisher
• Johnson, M., Lasater, M. W., &  Fitzgerald, M. (1996) Students First: Parents as Partners in the  Special Education Process (a training module for parent training)  LRConsulting, Publisher
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M. V. &  Fitzgerald, M. M. (1996). Beyond Definitions: An Awareness  Training Module for Teachers to Learn About Students with  Disabilities. LRConsulting, Publisher

Publications

• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Early game plan eliminates need for late season Hail Mary. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Get paraeducators speaking the same language as teachers. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Develop classroom activities according to plan. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Train paraeducators to locate additional source materials. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Ensure that paraeducators know the basics of Section 504. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, 7.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Point your aides to these resources. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, 8.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to teach math. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Other health impairment: a brief overview. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 8, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Knowledge of IDEA can help paraeducators understand their role. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Use these guidelines for 1-to-1 paraeducator decisions. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Consider study groups as training format for paraeducators. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). 6 steps to get your study group going. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Point your aides to these resources. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, 8
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Behavior strategies: Make mundane work manageable. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Learning disabilities. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 7, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Ongoing training is the only way to build confident, competent staff. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Use this training format to teach data-collection skills. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Unlock doors separating paraeducators from IEPs. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Going beyond IEPs: How to develop student profiles. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Train aides to differentiate instruction for all learners. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, 7.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Point aides to these resources. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, 8.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Improve your communication skills to support classroom management. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Serious emotional disturbance. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 6, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). NRCP conference a wellspring of paraeducator training ideas. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Your classroom aides can do much to promote learning. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Facilitate coaching between teacher-paraeducator teams. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006), Making a coaching plan. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Aides should help develop, follow written behavior plans. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, 7.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Steer your staff toward these advice-driven resources. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, 8.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Run a diagnostic self-assessment to tune up your performance. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Hearing impairments. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 5, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Educate paraeducators on need for student privacy. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Make a plan to enhance staff knowledge, skill acquisition. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Collaborate on future student services, support. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, 4.
  
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Adapt this sample matrix to support staffing decisions. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, 5.
  
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Take advantage of “teachable moments” to better serve students. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, 7.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Steer your staff toward these advice-driven resources. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, 8.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Show student how to apply learning strategies across settings. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Mental retardation. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 4, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Inspect, upgrade overhaul your paraeducator job descriptions. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 3, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Plan for “precision supervision” of your classroom aides. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 3, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Facilitate teacher partnerships with new paraeducators. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 3, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Provide visual representation of paraeducators’ roles. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 3, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Have protocol for paraeducators who deliver health services. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 3, 6.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Speech, language impairments. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 3, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Reassess the way you hire, train, evaluate staff this spring. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, 2.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Paraeducator mentoring: Why you need it. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Plan when, where, how your paraeducator will occur. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Use this checklist for staff development planning framework. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Tips to teach paraeducators to intervene for LEP students. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, 7.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Assist your staff with theses professional development tools. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, 8.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Vary the amount of support you provide. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Limited English proficiency. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 2, insert.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Portfolio use on the rise with NCLB deadline looming. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 1, 3.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Use this framework to define, articulate training objectives. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 1, 4.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Use this checklist for staff development planning framework. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 1, 5.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Understand “highly qualified” requirements of your staff. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 1, 7.
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). The practical portfolio: Tips to show what you know. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 1, Insert
• Lasater, M. W. (2006). Student characteristics: Autism spectrum disorder. Developing Highly Qualified Paraeducators, LRP Publications, 1, 1, insert.
• Lasater, M., Johnson, M., & Fitzgerald, M., Hess, C., & Catlett, S. (2004) PROACTIVE co-teaching teams:   Not an oxymoron.   The Journal of the Texas Middle School Association , 13, 1, 4-8.
• Lasater, M., Johnson, M., & Fitzgerald, M., Hess, C., & Catlett, S. (2004) Writing IEP goals and objectives that support inclusive educational practices .   The Journal of the Texas Middle School Association , 13, 1, 9-12.
• Lasater, M., Johnson, M., & Fitzgerald, M., Hess, C., & Catlett, S. (2004) Parallel curriculum:   Why, what and examples of how  The Journal of the Texas Middle School Association , 13, 1, 13-16.
• Lasater, M., Johnson, M., & Fitzgerald, M., Hess, C., & Catlett, S. (2004) Peer buddy clubs:   Connecting middle school students. The Journal of the Texas Middle School Association, 13, 1, 17-25.
• Lasater, M., Johnson, M., & Fitzgerald, M., Hess, C., & Catlett, S. (2004) Knowing when it is "Just Right": Providing support to students with disabilities in general education classes. The Journal of the Texas Middle School Association, 13, 1, 26-32.
• Lasater, M., Johnson, M., & Fitzgerald, M. (2000)  Completing the Education Mosaic: Paraeducator Professional  Devlopment Options. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33, 1,  46-51.
• Johnson, M., Lasater, M. W., & Fitzgerald, M. (1997) Paraeducator: Not Just an Aide. Journal  of Staff Development, 18, 1, pp. 6-11
• Lasater, M. W., (1996) Preparing  Paraeducators for Today's Inclusive Classrooms. ATPE News,  Fall 1996, 16, 4, p. 28.
• Lasater, M. W., & Brady, M. P. (1995)  Effects of video self-modeling and feedback on task fluency: A  home-based intervention. Education and Treatment of  Children, 18, 4, 389-407. (Dissertation)
  
• Lasater, M. W., Catlett, S. M., &  Martin, S. M. (1995) Paraprofessionals, teachers, and children  with disabilities: An ethnographic comparison of inclusive and  self-contained classrooms. New Directions, 16, 1. pp.  3-4.
• Lasater, M. W. & Hawkins, J (1993) The  Texas Teacher Appraisal System: How is it perceived by special  educators and evaluators?. Teacher Research and Practice  (Fall, 1993)

Conference Presentations

• Lasater, M. W. (April, 2006). Proactively Planning for Highly Qualified Paraeducator Staff Development. 25th National Conference on The Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals, Minneapolis, MN.
  
• Lasater, M. W. (April, 2006). Proactively Planning for Highly Qualified Paraeducator Staff Development. LRP's 27th National Institute on Legal Issue of Educating Individuals with Disabilities, Orlando, FL.
• Lasater, M. W. (April, 2005). Creating and Maintaining Inclusive Momentum in Middle Schools.   2005 Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.
• Lasater, M. W. (April, 2004).   Inclusion Through Middle School Reform Efforts.   2004 Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 2002) Avoiding Inclusion Confusion Through Co-Teaching Teams.   Texas Middle School Association Conference, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 2004). I'm OK, You're OK:   Tools for Building Effective Partner Teacher/Paraeducator Teams. 2004 Inclusion Works! Conference, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 2004). Matrix Reloaded: Staffing Patterns for Maintaining Academic Inclusive Momentum. 2004 Inclusion Works! Conference, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 2003) Creating and Maintaining Inclusive Momentum in Middle Schools.   2003 TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Lasater, M. W. (November, 2003) Inclusion Through Middle School Reform Efforts.   National Middle School Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
• Lasater, M. W. (May, 2001). Paraeducator Support: How  Instrusive Are You? 20th National Conference on The Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals, Madison,  WI.
• Lasater, M. W. (May, 2001). Building Power Paraeducators. 20th National Conference on The Training and  Employment of Paraprofessionals, Madison, WI.
• Lasater, M. W. (May, 2003). Paraeducator Support: How Intrusive Are You?   22 nd National Conference on The Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals, Los Angeles, CA.
• Lasater, M. W. (November, 2002) 24 Hour Support: Paraeducator in Today's Classrooms, 2003 Inclusion Works! Conference, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (May, 2002). Paraeducator Support: How Intrusive Are You?   21st National Conference on The Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals, Bloomington, MN.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 2002) Academic Inclusive Momentum Project. 2002 Inclusion Works! Conference, Austin, TX
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 2001) Principals' Paraeducator Priorities. 2001 TASH Conference, Anaheim, CA.
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 2001) Academic Inclusive Momentum Project. 2001 TASH Conference, Anaheim, CA.
• Lasater, M. W. (April, 2000) Paraeducator support: How  intrusive are you? 2000 California Paraeducator Conference,  Anaheim, CA.
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 1999) To Be or Not To Be Intrusive  in Inclusive Settings. 1999 TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 1999) Evaluating Your Staff  Development. 1999 TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Catlett, S. M. Lasater, M. W. (December, 1999) The Dynamics of  Building Family Involvement into Best Practices. 1999 TASH  Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 1999) Present Away! 1999 TASH  Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Lasater, M. W. (May, 1998). Partner Teachers and  Paraeducators: A Melding of Strengths and Spirits. 17th  National Conference on The Training and Employment of  Paraprofessionals in Education and Rehabilitative Services,  Colorado Springs, CO.
• Lasater, M. W. (April, 1998). Students First: Parents as  Partners in the Special Education Process. Council  for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Minneapolis,  MN.
• Lasater, M. W. (December, 1997). "It's Sort  of Like a Marriage": Partner Teachers and Paraeducators Working  Together. 1997 TASH Conference, Boston, MA.
• Lasater, M. W. (October, 1997). Students  First: Parents as Partners in the Special Education Process. 1997  PATH Conference, Houston, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (September, 1997). Students  First: Parents as Partners in the Special Education Process. 1997  Autism Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 1997). Taking  Action: Planning for Meaningful Paraeducator Staff Development.  Inclusion Works! 1997 Conference, El Paso, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 1997).  Paraeducators and Teachers Teaming for Success. Inclusion Works!  1997 Conference, El Paso, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (November, 1996). LifeLines  Frameworks: Creating Meaningful Staff Development for  ParaEducators. 1996 TASH Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Lasater, M. W. (October, 1996). Staff  Development for Paraeducators: Are You There Yet? Fifth  International Conference on Mental Retardation and Developmental  Disabilities, Austin, Texas.
• Lasater, M. W. (April, 1996).  Paraprofessionals: Lifelines in Today's Inclusive Classrooms. 15th  National Conference on The Training and Employment of  Paraprofessionals in Education and Rehabilitative Services,  Snowbird, Utah.
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M., &  Fitzgerald, M. (March, 1996). Paraprofessionals: Lifelines in  Today's Inclusive Classrooms. Texas Council for Exceptional  Children Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Lasater, M. W., Johnson, M., &  Fitzgerald, M. (December, 1995) Paraprofessionals: Lifelines in  Today's Inclusive Classrooms. National Staff Development Council  27th Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois
• Brady, M. P., Lasater, M. W., & Reamer,  R. (May, 1995) Videotaped Self-Modeling: Teaching for  Generalization. Annual Applied Behavior Analysis Research  Conference, Washington, D. C.
• Lasater, M. W., Reamer, R. & Brady, M.  P. (April, 1994) Family Friendly Interventions Using Videotaped  Self-Modeling. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference,  Denver, CO.
• Brady, M. P., Lasater, M. W., & Reamer,  R. (July, 1993) Videotaped Self-Modeling: A Family Friendly  Intervention. Annual Texas Conference on Autism, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. & Martin, S. M. (June, 1993). Lifelines: Paraprofessionals Who Work With Children With  Severe Disabilities. American Association of Mental Retardation  Annual Conference, Washington, D. C.
• Lasater, M. W. (May, 1993). Teaching  Positive Alternative Or Replacement Skills To Individuals With  Behavior Problems. Parent In-service: Spring Branch ISD, Houston,  TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (February, 1993).  Alternative Strategies To Increase Task Fluency On The Job.  Vocational Education Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. & Martin, S. M.  (January, 1992). Paraprofessionals and Children With Severe  Disabilities: Not Just Another Job. Southwest Education Research  Association Conference, Austin, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. & Martin, S. M.  (November, 1992). Paraprofessionals and Children With Severe  Disabilities: It's Your Turn For The Blue Enchilada, An  Ethnography. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps  Conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Lasater, M. W. (January, 1992). Special  Education Teachers' and Special Education Teacher Evaluators'  Perceptions Of The Utility Of The TTAS In Special Education  Classrooms. Southwest Education Research Association. Houston,  TX.
• Lasater, M. W., Davis, C., & Hawkins,  J. (January, 1992). What We've Done and How We Did It: Three  Content Analysis Studies In Education And Counseling Psychology.  Southwest Education Research Association. Houston, TX.
• Lasater, M. W. (January, 1991). Special  Education Teachers' and Teacher Evaluators' Perceptions of the  Utility of the TTAS in Special Education Classrooms. Southwest  Education Research Association. San Antonio, TX.

Professional Organizations

Current Memberships in:
    •     Council for Exceptional Children  (CEC)

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