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| Primary Activity Coordinators: |
Early Intervention |
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| Discipline Coordinators: |
Psychology: Developmental |
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| Specialty Resource Contacts: | Early Childhood and Youth | ||||||||||||||||
| Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: | StartRight - Teen Moms
Abandoned Infants Act Demonstration Program Evaluation Early Learning Opportunities Act Evaluation Incarcerated Fathers Inclusive Early Child Care Drug Exposed Infants (TIES) Special Education Training Evaluation Francis Child Development Institute Outcomes Evaluation Early Head Start |
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| Discipline(s): |
Disability Studies Education: Early Intervention/Early Childhood Family Studies |
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| Research: | 1. Evaluation of innovative programs to support families with mulitiple challenges, e.g., poverty, substance abuse, incarceration, adolescent pregnancy, and single parenting. 2. Assessment of program quality in early learning programs and examination of the relationship between program quality and such interventions as coaching, training, scholarships, and other financial incentives. 3. National cross-site evaluation of programs addressing the needs of infants in danger of abandonment due to the effects of substance abuse and HIV.
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| Service: | 1. Facilitation in the development of an early childhood comprehensive system in Missouri. 2. Support in the development of a quality rating system for early learning programs in Missouri. 3. Service as a member of the State Interagency Coordinating Council for First Steps, Missouri's Part C program for infants and toddlers with disabilities. | ||||||||||||||||
Vita/Bio
Kathryn L. Fuger
Abridged Vita
Professional Experience:
Research Associate at University of Missouri - Kansas City Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) from 5/92 to present, Director of Early Childhood Programs since 8/02, with these current duties:
Develop and implement the Institute's early childhood plan
Supervise research personnel, support staff, student assistants, and practicum students
Conduct research on the effectiveness of early childhood programs in preparing children for school success and the efficacy of early childhood compensation initiatives (Missouri Departments of Elementary and Secondary Education and Social Services, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Mid-America Regional Council - Metropolitan Council on Early Learning)
Conduct program evaluation in these areas: pregnant and post partum women affected by substance abuse and HIV and their children (Abandoned Infants Assistance Program Resource Center and Children's Mercy Hospital); parent and provider support programs for families with such challenges as incarcerated fathers, single parenting, and low income (Missouri Department of Social Services, Truman Medical Center)
Provide facilitation and consultation services to develop a comprehensive early childhood state plan (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
Participate in various local interagency consortium activities
Develop and write grant proposals
Research Associate at UMKC-IHD, Director of Interdisciplinary Training from 5/99 to 8/02, Early Childhood Program Coordinator from 11/93 to 8/02, with these duties:
Develop and facilitate implementation of the Institute's interdisciplinary training plan
Develop a model of in-service training for early intervention agencies
Assess training needs for early intervention agency personnel
Develop curriculum for staff of early intervention agencies, early childhood programs, and agencies serving adults with developmental disabilities
Conduct in-service training, orientation, and workshops for early intervention and early childhood organizations
Instruct college students in early childhood education, psychology, and developmental disabilities courses
Conduct statewide needs assessment of the capacity of early care and education programs to effectively include young children with special needs (Missouri Department of Health Bureau of Child Care)
Education:
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education and Public Affairs and Administration, UMKC, 1999
M. A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education, UMKC, 1992
B. S. in Psychology with Honors and Distinction, Iowa State University, 1970
Current Positions:
Member, Missouri State Interagency Coordinating Council for First Steps
Member, Teacher Education and Compensation Helps-Missouri (TEACH-Missouri) Advisory Board
Member, Partners in Quality
Member, Governing Board of the Center for the Developmentally Disabled
Selected Presentations and Publications:
Fuger, K. L. (2005). Youth development credential pilot project: Evaluation report for Missouri School Age Community Coalition (MOSAC2). Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L. (2006). Quality Rating System findings after one year of implementation. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Abel, M. B., & Duvall, L. A. (2006). Strengthening Families and Fatherhood: Children of Incarcerated Fathers Project - Evaluation report of year 1 of implementation phase: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006. Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Bergner, K. M., & Todd, M. L. (2001). Final report: Needs assessment - child care for children with special needs. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., & Hietpas-Wilson, T. (2006). Quality Teaching for Quality Outcomes: Final evaluation report for Metropolitan Council on Early Learning. Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Hietpas-Wilson, T., & Eckelkamp, L. A. (2006). Archival evaluation study of Mediation Achieving Results for Children (M.A.R.C.H.). Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., & Jenson, R. J. (2006, June). Many approaches, one voice: Preliminary AIA findings for year 8. Plenary Presentation for Meeting of National Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Projects, Berkeley, CA.
Fuger, K. L., Jenson McDonald, R., Brown, G. E., Reeves, N., & Arnold, J. D. (2005). Strengthening Families and Fatherhood: Children of Incarcerated Fathers Project - Evaluation report of planning phase. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Jenson, R., Nobles, J. A. Stanfill, A. S., Stephens, D. J., & Quirey, M. (2005). Early childhood excellence project: Final evaluation report. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Muckerman, K. M., Todd, M. L., Stephens, D. J., Stanfill, A. M., Thornburg, K. R., Mathews, M., & Mayfield, W. (2003). Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Preschool Project: Program evaluation report. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Newkirk, M. K., & Omillian, J. (2007). The StartRight Teen Mentors of Mothers (MOMs) Program year one evaluation report: September 16, 2005 - September 15, 2006. Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Newkirk, M. K, & Stanfill, A. M. (2006). The StartRight program: Five-year evaluation report September 16, 2000 - September 15, 2005. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., & Quirey, M. H. (2006). Smart Start: Child assessment report for Metropolitan Council on Early Learning. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Stanfill, A., Arnold, J.D., Nobles, J., Schurman, E., Inskeep D. L., & Brown, G. E. (2003). Francis Child Development Institute outcome evaluation. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Stanfill, A. M., Todd, M. L., Brown, G. E., Arnold, J.D., Nobles, J., Schurman, E., & Stephens, D. J. (2003). Incarcerated fathers collaboration project: Evaluation report. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., & Thornburg, K. R. (2003). House Bill 1519 Early Childhood Project: Final evaluation report. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Fuger, K. L., Todd, M. L., Arnold, J. D., & Brown, G. E. (2003). Set for Success Kindergarten Assessment, year 2: Final report. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Jenson, R., & Fuger, K. L. (2006). Missouri Early Childhood Comprehensive System evaluation report: Planning phase September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2006. Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development.
Jenson, R. J., Fuger, K. L., Duvall, L. A., & Stephens, D. J. (2006). Abandoned Infants Assistance Program cross-site evaluation report - Year 8: October 1, 2003 September 30, 2004. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Kilbride, H., Castor, C., Hoffman, E., & Fuger, K. L. (2000). Thirty-six-month outcome of prenatal cocaine exposure for term or near-term infants: Impact of early case management. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 21(1), 19-26.
Kilbride, H. W., Castor, C. A., & Fuger, K. L. (2003). Impact of early case management on school-age outcome of children with perinatal cocaine exposure. Poster session abstract for 2003 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. Kansas City, MO: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
Kilbride, H. W., Castor, C. A., & Fuger, K. L. (2006). School-age outcome of children with prenatal cocaine exposure following early case management. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics 27(3):181-187.
LeFebvre, K., Fuger, K., & Preis, D. (2004, June). Fathers for life: Strengthening connections between incarcerated and recently released fathers and their children. Presentation for National Head Start Institute on Father Involvement, Dallas, TX.
Mitchell, N., Fuger, K. L., Saxon, M. M., Kitzi, M., & Scott, J. H. (2005, September). Best practices in coaching for improving program quality. Presentation for NACCRRA Regional Institute, Kansas City, MO.
Pietrzak, J., Krall, J., Fuger, K. L., & Jenson, R. J. (2006, June). Many approaches, one voice: Affirming a common identity for diverse programs. Plenary Presentation for Meeting of National Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Projects, Berkeley, CA.
Thornburg, K. R., & Fuger, K L. (2004, April). Turning the corner on teacher turnover: Educating policy makers. Presentation for Midwest Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Overland Park, KS.
Todd, M. L., Fuger, K. L., Jenson McDonald, R. J., Brown, G. E., & Nobles, J. A.., & McMann, O. T. (2005). Final report of the TIES program evaluation: Team for Infants Endangered by Substance abuse. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
Todd, M. L., Fuger, K. L., Schurman, E. K., Stephens, D. J., & Stanfill, A. M. (2004). Set for Success Kindergarten Assessment Project, year 3: Final report. Kansas City, MO: UMKC Institute for Human Development.
