ABOUT IIDC
Cate offers a variety of effective professional learning opportunities to foster better collaboration and teaming as a vehicle to increase organizational and individual capacity in K-12 schools. Cate and Dr. Carrie Chapman co-authored Critical Conversations in Co-teaching: A Problem Solving Approach, published by Solution Tree, June, 2011. The book is a result of their efforts to train nearly 3000 educators in the art of shared practice in individual, school, and district-wide settings.
She provides training and technical assistance to school districts focused on service learning and project based and offers a service learning course to IU students. She facilitated VETS: Voicing Experiences through Service, a $1.3 million grant funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Education
- Indiana University Bloomington | ABD, Instructional Systems Technology | 2001
- Indiana University Bloomington | M.S., Instructional Systems Technology | 1998
- Indiana University Bloomington | M.S., Counseling | 1990
- Indiana University Bloomington | M.S., Special Education | 1974
- Indiana State University | B.S., Elementary & Special Education | 1966
Professional Experience
- Educator/Professional Learning Consultant
- Service Learning/Project Based Learning Instructor/Consultant
- Solution Tree Publishing | Author
- Learning Forward State Advisory Board | Member
- Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives | Indiana Inclusion Council Member
- National Youth Leadership Council | Peer Advisor
- Center on Education & Lifelong Learning | Indiana Teacher Appraisal Systems Cadre
Presentations & Publications
- Chapman, C., & Hyatt, C. H. (2011). Critical conversations in co-teaching: A problem solving approach. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree, Inc.
- Hyatt, C. H. (2011- 2012) Weaving Project Based/Service Learning into the 21st Century Learning Framework. International Feeder Cluster Schools, Columbus, OH.
- Hyatt, C.H. (Nov, 2011) Authorspeak, 2011: The Voices of Solution Tree, International Institute, Indianapolis, IN.
- Hyatt, C.H. & Chapman, C. (Nov, 2011). Critical Conversations in Co-teaching, District Professional Learning, Ypsilanti Schools, MI.
- Hyatt, C, H. (October, 2011). Aligning After School Programming with Quality Service Learning Practices. State Conference, Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives, Indianapolis, IN.
- Hart, C, Wheatley, C., Radford, J., Gaither, P., and Bailey, K. (July, 2011). Read, Reflect, Renew: Five books to change your life. Presentation, Annual Learning Forward Staff Development Council Summer Institute. Indianapolis, IN.
- Hart, C, Wheatley, C., Radford, J., Gaither, P., and Bailey, K. (December, 2010). Care, Connect, Commit: Five books to transform thinking. Presentation, Learning Forward Staff Development Council International Conference. Atlanta, GA.
- Hart, C. & Chapman, C. (July, 2010). Collaborative Conversations for School Change. Presentation, National Staff Development Council Conference, Seattle, WA.
- Hart, C, Wheatley, C., Radford, J., Gaither, P., and Bailey, K. (December, 2009). Thriving as a Professional: A dynamic collaborative framework. Presentation, Learning Forward Staff Development Council International Conference. Washington, DC.
- Hart, C., Razza, M.L., and Buchanan, L., (October, 2009). Community Partners: Cornerstones for Successful Transitions". International Conference, CEC Division on Career Development & Transition (DCDT), Savannah, GA.
- Hart, C., Razza, M.L., and Buchanan, L., (October, 2009). The VETS Project: Linking Student Service Learning to Career Development and Transition. International Conference, CEC Division on Career Development & Transition (DCDT), Savannah, GA.
- Hart, C., Buchanan, L., and Razza, M.L, (July, 2009). Developing Authentic Transition & Career Development Skills Using Service Learning and Oral History, Generations United, Washington, DC.
- Hart, C. & Chapman, C. (July, 2009). Going the Distance: Conversations that Add Value for PLC’s, Co-Teachers, and Other Partnerships. Presentation at the Annual National Staff Development Council Summer Conference, Boston, MA.
- Hart, C., Buchanan, L., and Razza, M.L., (June, 2009). VETS: Preserving History through Stories and Relationships. Presentation, National Volunteerism and Service Conference, San Francisco, CA.
- Hart, C., Buchanan, L., (May, 2009). Developing Authentic Transition & Career Development Skills Using Service Learning and Oral History, Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, OR.
- Hart, C., Buchanan, L., (April, 2009). Academic standards and Service Learning: Vets Case Study. National Youth Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN.
- Hart, C. & Chapman, C. (July, 2008). Connecting Colleagues, Deepening Dialogue, and Enhancing Experiences. National Staff Development Council Conference, Orlando, FL.
- Hart, C., & Jenkins, T.J. (May, 2007). Rigor...Relevance…Relationships: Connecting the Dots for Effective Teaching and Learning. National Council to Educate Black Children, Birmingham, AL.
Areas of Expertise
- Collaboration and Co-teaching
- Project Based Learning
- Service Learning