Camille M. Yates, Ph.D. 3010 Navajo Circle, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Southeastern Louisiana University Office 985-549-2406 Fax 985-549-5009 Home 601-264-9836
Academic Degrees
2000 M.S. University of Southern Mississippi (Instructional Technology)
1995 Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi (Early Childhood Developmental Disabilities/Special Education/Research and Statistics)
1989 Ed.S. Delta State University (Special Education/Mild Moderate)
1988 M.Ed. Delta State University (Special Education/Gifted)
1972 B.S. Mississippi University for Women (Vocational Home Economics)
Professional Experience
2012 - Present NCATE Coordinator
Southeastern Louisiana University
2011 Associate Professor
Southeastern Louisiana University
2002 Assistant Professor (Tenure track 2005)
Southeastern Louisiana University
2002 Assistant Coordinator/LD Specialist
Office for Disability Accommodations
University of Southern Mississippi
2000-2001 Project LINCC (School to Careers Initiative)
Institute for Disability Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
1999-2002 Assistive Technology Coordinator/LD Specialist
Mississippi Postsecondary Training and Technical Assistance Project
Institute for Disability Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
1996-1999 Project Director
Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities
Institute for Disability Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
1995-1996 Project Director
Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Education Project
Institute for Disability Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
1992-2002 Project Director
Assistive Technology Training
Institute for Disability Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
1991-2002 Adjunct Faculty (Assistant Professor)
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Southern Mississippi,
1992 Consultant
Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation
Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce
1991 Consultant
Children's Assistive Technology Center
MS-University Affiliated Program
University of Southern Mississippi
1990-1992 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Duties: Student Teacher and Practicum Coordinator and Instructor
Department of Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi
1989-1990 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher (Case Manager, LSC Chairperson)
Coahoma County Schools
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Grades K-6
1989 Adjunct Instructor (Lecturer)
Department of Special Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi
1988-1989 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher
Coahoma County Schools
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Grades K-3
1987-1988 EdH/SLD Resource Teacher
Drew Public Schools
Drew, Mississippi
Grades 3-5
1975-1981 Home Economics Teacher
Lula Rich Educational Foundation
Lee Academy
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Grades 7-12
1972-1974 Home Economics Teacher
Oktibbeha County Schools
Starkville, Mississippi
Grades 7-12
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:
MAT 610 – Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education
MAT 611 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education
MAT 615 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education (developing for summer 2004)
MAT 630 – Assessment I: General and Special Education
MAT 631 – Assessment II: General and Special Education for Elementary
MAT 636 - Assessment II: Secondary Education
MAT 670 – Research Design for General and Special Education
MAT 681 - Student Teaching in the Elementary Mild/Moderate Special Education Classroom
SPED 210 – Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities
SPED 481 - The Exceptional Family
SPED 495 – The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom
SPED 581/767 - The Exceptional Family
SPED 602 - Seminar in Special Education
SPED 658 - Advanced Teaming Strategies of Working with Paraprofessionals and Related Service Providers
SPED 600 – Introduction to the Education of Individuals with Disabilities
SPED 602 – Seminar in Special Education
SPED 682 - Foundations of Early Education for Young Children with Disabilities
SPED 684 – Biological Development, Medical Management, Nutritional Needs of Young Children with Disibilities
SPED 685 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with Disabilities
SPED 767 – Advanced Strategies for Developing Partnerships with Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities
ECE 106 - Service Learning Practicum in Early Childhood
ECE 601 – Advanced Child Development
EDUC 427 – Student Teaching in the Elementary School
EDUC 450 – Elementary and Mild/Moderate Disabilities Professional Semester
Families of the Developmentally Disabled (Fall, Spring, Summer 1995-2000; Spring 2001-online; Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities (Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities) Fall 1995, Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Summer 1998 Fall 1999 online - 2002
ONLINE LEARNING:
MAT 610 – Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education
MAT 611 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for General and Special Education
MAT 615 – Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education (developing for summer 2004)
MAT 630 – Assessment I: General and Special Education
MAT 631 – Assessment II: General and Special Education for Elementary
MAT 670 – Research Design for General and Special Education
SPED 210 – Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities
SPED 481 - The Exceptional Family
SPED 495 – The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom
SPED 581 - The Exceptional Family
SPED 602 - Seminar in Special Education
SPED 658 - Advanced Teaming Strategies of Working with Paraprofessionals and Related Service Providers
SPED 600 – Introduction to the Education of Individuals with Disabilities
SPED 682 - Foundations of Early Education for Young Children with Disabilities
SPED 684 – Biological Development, Medical Management, Nutritional Needs of Young Children with Disibilities
SPED 685 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children with Disabilities
SPED 767 – Advanced Strategies for Developing Partnerships with Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities
ECE 106 - Service Learning Practicum in Early Childhood
ECE 601 – Advanced Child Development
Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities: Assistive/Adaptive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities - Interdisciplinary (12 departments) fully online graduate/undergraduate course, taught every semester since Fall 1999. See syllabus at: http://dl.cice.usm.edu/master/online/courselistingindex.htm
Families of the Developmentally Disabled - Interdisciplinary (12 departments) fully online graduate/undergraduate course - Developed as capstone project for Master of Instructional Technology. See syllabus at: http://dl.cice.usm.edu/master/online/courselistingindex.htm
INDEPENDENT LEARNING:
MAT 670 - Research Design for General and Special Education
SPED 581 - The Exceptional Family
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS:
Yates, C. (2012). SLU PASSPORT Help page and Faculty Help page. [available on: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/colleges/edu_hd/passport/index.html]
Klein-Ezell, C. E., & Yates, C. (2009). Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers. Focus on Infants and Toddlers journal (ACE).
Yates, C. & Klein-Ezell, C. E. (2009) Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments). Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 20th International Conference (SITE/AACE).
Siegel, W., & Yates, C. (2007). Improving the Evaluation of Professional Development Presentations Using Retrospective Pre-testing of Existing Knowledge and Self-Efficacy. In the NCPEA Connexions Knowledge Base Project. Retrieved February 28, 2007, from http://www.NCPEA.net
Yates, C. & Bond, W. (2002). Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. Proceedings of CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/140.htm]
Yates, C., Ethridge, J & Cirlot-New, J. (2002). Increasing Access to the Curriculum through Assistive Technology. Proceedings of CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/117.htm].
The University of Southern Mississippi. (1997, Summer). The Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines [Manual]. (Available from The Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities, Box 8586, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-8586): Glausier, S.R., Yates, C.M., & Siders, J.Z.
Yates, C. M. (1996). Attitudes of school personnel in south Mississippi toward inclusion of students with disabilities (Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern Mississippi, 1995, p. 99). Dissertation Abstracts International 57(01) p. 173.
Yates, C., Cirlot-New, J., Nawas, J. C., Klein, C. E., & Walker, D. (1995). Assistive Technology Training Modules (available from [IDS, Box 5163, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5163]).
Fair, E.G., Miller, A, Cirlot-New, J, Siders, J.Z. Yates, C. (1994). Including Children with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom: From Mandate to Practice. Training Module.
Yates, C. & Cirlot-New, J. (1994). Using Assistive Technology to Encourage Communication in the Classroom/Center. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Information Technology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Cirlot-New, J. & Yates, C. (1994). Strategies for Inclusion of Augmentative Communication in the Childcare and Kindergarten Classroom. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Information Technology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Kindergarten. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.
Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Grade 1. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.
Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent's Guide, Grade 2. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.
Yates, C., & Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation (1992). School Days: A Parent'sGuide, Grade 3. (Skills Calendar for Parents) Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, Hattiesburg, MS.
Yates, C. (1989). The Effectiveness of a Multimodality Approach to Reading Instruction. (Unpublished Educational Specialist Thesis, Delta State University, 1989, pages 50).
GRANTS:
Co-Principal Investigator for LEEP (Louisiana Early Education Program), Louisiana Department of Education, $125,000 per year. (Summer 2013 – Summer 2015).
C0-Principal Investigator for C.U.D.D.L.E. Up for More (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments for Multiplying Opportunities to Reach Everyone), Board of Regents Support Fund, Traditional and Undergraduate Enhancement, $120,000
Co-Principal Investigator for LEEP (Louisiana Early Education Program), Louisiana Department of Education, $82,000 per year. (Summer 2010 – Summer 2012).
Co-Principal Investigator for Project P.I.E. (Puppets in Education). Kentucky/Louisiana Campus Compact Service Learning Course Mini-Grant. (Spring, 2009 – Fall, 2009). $6,000 with $6011 university match.
Co-Principal Investigator for Cooking Up a Storm. ULS Serves Grant. (Fall, 2008 – Fall, 2009). $12,978 with $13,395 university match.
Co-Principal Investigator for Teacher Collaboration in Inclusive Settings. U.S. State Department of Education Grant (via Louisiana). (Fall, 2008 – Fall, 2010). $150,000/year for 3 years.
Co-Principal Investigator for Home Learning Tool Kits (HLTK). CITI grant. (Fall, 2008 – Spring, 2009). $4667.
Co-Principal Investigator for C.U.D.L.E. Matching Funds. CVS Pharmacy. (Fall, 2008). $2000.
Yates, C., & Klein-Ezell, C. (2007). Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments), Board of Regents Support Fund, Traditional and Undergraduate Enhancement, $134,941. Awarded.
Yates, C. (2006). Early Literacy for Young Children with Disabilities. Louisiana Department of Education, Special Education Grants to States, Early Literacy Project, $226,000.
Yates, C. (2006). Louisiana Early Education Program (LEEP), Louisiana Department of Education, $50,000.
Yates, C., Anthony, C. & Siegel, W. (2003). Teaching and Technology Modules and Universal Access Station. Southeastern Louisiana University, Center for Faculty Excellence, Teaching Enhancement Grant, $1,350.
Siders, J.Z., Decoux, V., & Yates, C. (1999). Mississippi Postsecondary Training and Technical Assistance Project. United States Department of Education, $912,000.
Yates, C.M. & Glausier, S.R. (1997). Assistive Technology Equipment for Office of Support Services for Students with Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services: Project START, $15,000.
Yates, C.M., Laufer, R., & Siders, J.Z. (1996). Project ADVANCE: A Model for Enhanced Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Mississippi Students with Disabilities. United States Department of Education, $345,000.
Yates, C.M., & Siders, J.Z. (1994). A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Training Approach to Improve Assistive Technology Services Provided by Higher Education. Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services: Project START (1994-1995), $25,000.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
National/International
Project C.U.D.L.E. (Creating Universally Designed Learning Environments), Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 20th International Conference (SITE/AACE), Charleston, South Carolina, March, 2009. C. Yates & C. Klein-Ezell.
Supporting Reflection and the Transformative Process Through Action Research, Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Reflecting on the Past – Envisioning the Future, 50th Anniversary Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 2007. C. Yates
Action Research as a Transformative Process in a Master of Arts in Teaching Program, NCAC/NAAC 2007 Alternative Certification Joint Conference, Washington, D. C., April, 2007 C. Yates
Professional Growth in Alternative Certification through the Use of a Portfolio and Oral Defense Process, NCAC/NAAC 2007 Alternative Certification Joint Conference, Washington, D. C., April, 2007 C. Yates
Portfolios and Oral Defense as a Tool for Professional Growth in Alternative Certification, 16th Annual NAAC Conference, Chicago, Illinios – March 2006 C. Yates
The Transformational Nature of Action Research, 16th Annual NAAC Conference, Chicago, Illinois – March 2006 C. Yates
Portfolios and Oral Defense as a Tool for Professional Growth in Alternative Certification, 15th Annual NAAC Conference. Denver, Colorado – March 2005 C. Yates
Moving to the Other Side of the Desk: Teacher Candidates Doing Research and Transformative Learning, 15th Annual NAAC Conference. Denver, Colorado – March 2005 C. DellaPietra, C. Yates
Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning and Work Environments, CEC International Conference, New Orleans, LA – April 2004 C. Yates
Master of Arts in Teaching: Pathway to Alternative Certification, NAAC Conference, 14th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA- March 2004 B. Neal, R. Boyd, C. Yates, C. Anthony, P. Byrd
Portfolios for Alternative Certification, NAAC Conference, 14th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA- March 2004 C. Yates
Electronic tracking of field experiences. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13th Annual Conference. “Building National Leadership from a Proud Past”. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. C.M.Yates
Portfolios for online alternative certification. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13th Annual Conference. “Building National Leadership from a Proud Past”. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. C. Anthony and C. Yates.
Where is our next generation of Teachers? Solving an Age-Old Problem with an Innovative Idea. National Association for Alternative Certification, 13th Annual Conference. “Building National Leadership from a Proud Past”. Orlando, FL. April, 2003. Neal, Trowbridge, Boyd, Lester, Anthony, Hines, Siegel, Yates
Electronic Curbcuts: Creating Universal Learning Environments. CSUN's International Conference, Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA. March, 2002. [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/140.htm]
Increasing Access to the Curriculum through Assistive Technology. CSUN's International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities", Los Angeles, CA. March, 2002. [available from: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2002/proceedings/117.htm]
Providing Universal Learning Environments: It's not an option any longer! AHEAD 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, July 11-15, 2000.