EDUCATION
Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2006
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
College of Education and Social Services
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, 1989
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 1983
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
College of Arts and Sciences
EXPERIENCE
University of Vermont, College of Education & Social Services, Center on Disability & Community Inclusion
Burlington, Vermont, 5/92-present.
Research Associate, 9/96-present.
Provide training and technical assistance to supported employment programs in VT. Responsibilities include coordinating statewide training and providing technical assistance to schools and agencies.
Needs Assessment and Resource Specialist, 5/92-9/96.
Vermont's Transition Systems Change Project. Responsibilities included coordinating state-wide needs assessment for high school students in special education. Coordinated transition training for adult service providers. Provided technical assistance and training to schools and agencies in the areas of supported employment, community integration, and transition.
PUBLICATIONS
Dague, B., (June, 1996). Strategies for Job Seekers with Emotional-Behavioral Disability. Supported Employment InfoLines Training Resource Network, Inc., St. Augustine, Florida
Building Capacity for Effective Transition: Professional Development Series (1994). Vermont's Transition Systems Change Project, Center for Transition & Employment, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Murphy, S., Rogan, P., Olney, M., Sures, M., Dague, B., Kalina, N. (1994). Developing Natural Supports in the Workplace: A Practitioner's Guide Training Resource Network, Inc., St. Augustine, Florida
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
National Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)
Vermont APSE Chapter (President)
TASH
Board member of Transition II, Inc. (Vice President), Burlington, VT
Jean S. Garvin Research Fellowship 2006