Vita for Janet M. Fugate


Department of Consumer and Family Sciences
Western Kentucky University
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY  42101
270-745-4613; 745-3999 (fax)
E-mail: janet.fugate@wku.edu
 

EDUCATION

1990-1993    Education Specialist degree with emphasis on Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Western
                    Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY  42101
1974-1975    M. S. in Special Education with emphasis on REading and Learning Disabilities, Department of Special Education, University of Missouri-Columbia,
                    Columbia, MO
1968-1972    B. S. in Elementary Education with minor studies in Special Education, College of Education, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO
 

OTHER SPECILIZED PREPARATION

Present        Continue to attend training and workshops on implementing and using technology in the classrooms and online: 1.  Dream Weaver and 2. Web Quest.
2002            Teacher Work Sample Training, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
2001            Online Computer Camp for Web-Based Instruction, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
2001            Attended Multi-Cultural Early Childhood Trainers Training, George Mason Univesity, Arlington, VA
2000            Kentucky Teacher Internship Program Training for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Interns, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY,
                    updated 2002
1992            Kentucky Teacher Internship Program Training, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, updated 2002
1991            KI*HI (Sensory Impaired Home Intervention), University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, Bowling Green, KY
1988            SHIPP (Severely Handicapped Integrated Preschool Program) Training, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute and Office for
                    Exceptional Children, Paducah, KY
1977            Sign Language and Communication with the Deaf, Kansas School for the Deaf, Pittsburg, KS
1970            Behavior Modification Techniques, Missouri Diagnostic Center, Joplin, MO
 

GRANTS AND AWARDS

2002-2004    Perkins Grant monies for resource materials for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Associates of Art degree
2003            Materials and resources to support distance learning, Action Agenda Grant, Western Kentucky University
2003            E-train mini-grant, Western Kentucky University E-train Express project for increasing the use of technology
2002-2003    The Missing Link: Parents as Partners, University of North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
 

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Publications

Fugate, D. & Fugate, J. (1997).  Using best practice to construct a proforma marketing plan for early intervention service.  Journal of Nonprofit and Public Sector
    Marketing, 6 (2).
Fugate, D. & Fugate, J. (1996).  Putting the market plan to work: Practical suggestions fo rearly intervention programs.  Infants and Young Children, 8 (4), 70-79.
Fugate, D. & Fugate, J. (1995).  Helping parents of young children with disabilities become consumers of early intervention: A marketing approach. Infants and
    Young Children. 8(2), 71-80.
 

Presentations

Fong, L. & Fugate, J. (2004).  Recruitment of Diverse Populations, Training and Mentoring via Distance Education in Early Childhood Personnel Preparation.  Hawaii
    International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Fong, L. & Fugate, J. (2002).  Mentoring Strategies via Distance Education: Logistics and Issues.  A poster presentation at the 2002 Annual International Division of
    Early Childhood National Conference on Children with Special Needs and their Families.  San Diego, CA, December, 2002.
Fugate, J. (2002).  Infant and Toddler Environments.  Presentation for Child Care Referral and Resource training program.  Bowling Green, KY, July 2002.
Fong, L., Stayton, V., Yorde, S. & Fugate, J. (2001).  Recruitment and Training Via Distance Education:  A Win-Win in Personnel Preparation.  A poster presentation
    at the 2001 Annual International Division for Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Boston, MA.  December 2001.
Fugate, J. & Ged. J. (2001).  Lessons Learned: Collaborating with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families.  Kentucky Infant and Toddler Conference,
    Lexington, KY, July, 2001.
Fugate, J. et. al. (1999).  Kentucky Even Start Models.  Kentucky Regional Training Center Early Childhood Conference, Louisville, KY, June, 1999.
Fugate, D. & Fugate, J. (1998).  Brokers in the Channel Distribution for Early Intervention Services: Big Gain or Big Loss for Consumers, Atlantic Marketing
    Meeting.  Savannah, GA  October, 1998.
Fugate, J. & Tucker, T. (1998).  Routine Based Intervention in Center BAsed Settings.  Kentucky Infant and Toddler Conference, Erlanger, KY, August, 1998.
Fugate, J. et. al. (1997). Panel discussion on marketing health care, particularly early intervention when confidentiality is an issue.  Atlantic Marketing  Conference,
    Nashville, TN, October, 1997.
Fugate, J., Schaeffer, B, and Kirt, T. (1997).  Part C and Early Head Start: A Meaningful Marriage.  A poster session presented at th eZero to Three Conference,
    Nashville, TN, December, 1997.
 

RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003            Guest lecturer, Hogeschool Gent College of Health Services, Gent, Belgium
2002-2003    Mentor, Teacher Work Sample, Western Kentucky University
2000-pres.    Instructor, Department of Consumer and Family Sciences, Western Kentucky University
1999-pres.    University Supervisor for Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, Western Kentucky University
1999-2001    Developmental Interventionist, Lifeline Pediatric Services, Bowling Green, KY
1999-2000    Instructor of web-based courses, Department of Elementary and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Western Kentucky University
1998-1999    Even Start Coordinator and Parent Educator, Bowling Green Independent School District, Bowling Green, KY
1993-1998    First Steps Program Consultant, First Steps Resource and Assistance Center, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
1992-1993    Instructor, Department of Exceptional Education, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
1971-1992    Various teaching positions with public and private schools for children with and without special needs, ages birth to 21.
1968-1971    Psychiatric Aide, Missouri Regional Diagnostic Center, Joplin, MO
 

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

1996-2002 &
2003-2004    Chair, co-chair, vice-chair and member of the Warren County Foster Care Review Board
1997-2004    Member of the District Early Intervention Committee, Barren River District, Bowling Green, KY
1999-2002    Member of the KEY (Kentucky Early Years) Advisory Board
2001-pres.    Member, Community Early Childhood Council for Butler and Edmonson Counties
2000-2001    Member of the Governor's subcommittee on Articulation of Higher Education Early Childhood Programs
1996-2001    Consultant for Head Start programs through the Region IV-B Training and Technical Assistance Service
1996            Facilitator for Project STEPS (Sequenced Transition to Education in Public Schools)
 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS


Council for Exceptional Children and the CEC Division for Early Childhood
Kentucky Early Childhood Association
Southern Early Childhood Association
South Central Kentucky Early Childhood Association
American Association for Home Based Early Interventionists
Preschool Interagency Planning Committee
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Barren River District Early Intervention Committee
Community Early Childhood Council for Edmonson and Butler Counties

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Date Last Modified: February 26, 2004