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State Services and Resources Other State Resource State Arts Agency State Child Care Licensing Office State Coordinator for National History Day State Director of Children with Special Health Needs State Director of Community Colleges State Director of Maternal and Child Health State Education Agency (State Department of Education) State Higher Education Agency State Humanities Council State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) State PTA Office U.S. Department of Education Sponsored State & Regional Services and Resources Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortium Equity Assistance Center Parent Resource Center Regional Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth State Correctional Education Coordinator State Director of Adult Education State Director of Special Education State Director of Vocational-Technical Education State Literacy Resource Center State Tech Prep Coordinator Other State Resource  American Humanics Dr. Kala Stroup, President Contact: Dr. Barbara Keener, Vice President for Academic Partnerships 4601 Madison Avenue Kansas City, MO 64112 Phone: (816) 561-6415 Toll-Free: (800) 343-6466 Fax: (816) 531-3527 Email: info@humanics.org Website: http://www.humanics.org/ California Association for Bilingual Education Dr. Marie Quezda, Executive Director 16033 E. San Bernardino Road Covina, CA 91722-3900 Phone: (626) 814-4441 Fax: (626) 814-4640 Email: info@bilingualeducation.org Website: http://www.bilingualeducation.org/ California Literacy, Inc. Lisa Bennett-Garrison Suite 410 133 Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone: (626) 395-9989 Toll-Free: (800) 894-READ (7323) Toll-Free Restrictions: CA residents only Fax: (626) 395-9987 Email: office@caliteracy.org Website: http://www.caliteracy.org/ California Postsecondary Education Commission Robert Moore, Executive Director Contact: Marc Irish, Assistant Director of Information Systems and Admi Suite 500 1303 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814-2938 Phone: (916) 445-7933 Fax: (916) 327-4417 Email: researchstaff@cpec.ca.gov Website: http://www.cpec.ca.gov/ California Science Project Maria Alicia Lopez-Freeman, Executive Director Contact: Shan Boggs, Administrative Specialist 3806 Geology Building Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567 Phone: (310) 825-0926 Fax: (310) 794-6359 Website: http://csmp.ucop.edu/csp/ Loving Your Disabled Child (California) Theresa Cooper, Executive Director 4528 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: (323) 299-2925 Toll-Free: (888) 839-2129 Toll-Free Restrictions: Los Angeles county residents only Fax: (323) 299-4373 Email: lydc@pacbell.net or tcooper@lydc.org Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (California) John Fleischman, Executive Director Contact: Linda L. West, Managing Director Sacramento County Office of Education P.O. Box 269003 Sacramento, CA 95826-9003 Phone: (916) 228-2580 Toll-Free: (800) 894-3113 Toll-Free Restrictions: CA residents only Fax: (916) 228-2563 Email: lwest@otan.us or jfleischman@otan.us Website: http://www.otan.us/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. California Arts Council Barry Hessenius, Executive Director Contact: Wayne Cook, Manager, Local Arts Education Partnership Program Suite 930 1300 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 322-6555 Toll-Free: (800) 201-6201 Fax: (916) 322-6575 Email: cac@cwo.com Website: http://cac.ca.gov/ State Child Care Licensing Office Regulates the health, safety, and well-being of children in out-of-home care; provides support and quality control services to child care providers. Child Care Licensing Office (California) Melissa Miller, Program Administrator Department of Social Services 744 P Street, Mail Station 19-48 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 229-4500 Fax: (916) 229-4508 Email: melissa.miller@dss.ca.gov State Coordinator for National History Day Provides history teachers with an innovative teaching tool; assists teachers and schools in meeting educational standards that require outcome-based learning activities; encourages the study of history by guiding students to express themselves creatively through presentations of historical topics and materials in a variety of formats; stimulates student interest in learning about history by integrating the materials and methods of social studies, art, literature, language and music into their entries; supports the development of research and reading skills and the refinement of presentation skills in writing, visual projects, and performances. National History Day Program (California) Todd Clark, Executive Director Contact: Mark Arteaga, Office Administrator Constitutional Rights Foundation 601 South Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005 Phone: (213) 487-5590 Fax: (213) 386-0459 Email: history@crf-usa.org or arteaga@crf-usa.org Website: http://www.crf-usa.org/history_day/HistoryDay.html State Director of Children with Special Health Needs Addresses issues related to innovative managed care arrangements, Medicaid managed care, policies, access to care, epidemiology of chronic childhood conditions, and the identification of children with special health care needs. Children with Special Health Needs (California) Dr. Maridee A. Gregory, Branch Chief State Department of Health Services Children's Medical Services Branch P.O. Box 997413 Sacramento, CA 95899-7413 Phone: (916) 327-0360 Fax: (916) 327-1106 TTY: (800) 735-2922 Email: kberry@dhs.ca.gov Website: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/org/pcfh/cms/ State Director of Community Colleges Exchanges information on issues, trends, and projects, including state and federal legislation as well as finances relating to community colleges; shares data from the state and national levels to provide a perspective on community colleges; promotes research and legislation at the national level in concert with the American Association of Community Colleges; provides programs of assistance to members. California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Thomas J. Nussbaum, Chancellor Contact: Wendy Gerlinger, Administrative Assistant 1102 Q Street Sacramento, CA 95814-6511 Phone: (916) 322-4005 Fax: (916) 322-4783 Email: wgerling@cccco.edu or tnussbau@cccco.edu Website: http://www.cccco.edu/ State Director of Maternal and Child Health Provides leadership, partnerships, and resources to advance the health of all our states' mothers, infants, children, and adolescents. Maternal and Child Health (California) Dr. Susan Steinberg, Branch Chief Contact: Sandy Littlefield, Branch Secretary State Department of Health Services MS #8300 1615 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 650-0300 Fax: (916) 650-0305 Email: lnewman@dhs.ca.gov Website: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. California Department of Education P.O. Box 944272 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 319-0800 Fax: (916) 319-0100 Email: cdewrite@cde.ca.gov Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ State Higher Education Agency Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities. California Student Aid Commission Diana Funtes Michel, Executive Director P.O. Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 Phone: (916) 526-7590 Toll-Free: (888) 224-7268 Fax: (916) 526-8004 Email: custsvcs@csac.ca.gov or jgarcia@csac.ca.gov Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Council for the Humanities (California) Jim Quay, Executive Director Contact: Maura Hurley, Public Information Officer Suite 601 312 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 391-1474 Fax: (415) 391-1312 Email: info@calhum.org or mhurley@calhum.org Website: http://www.californiastories.org/ State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) Provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and to people who work with parents to enable them to participate more fully and effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of their children with disabilities. Central California Parent Training and Information Center Marion Karian, Executive Director Contact: Stacey B. Thacker, Director 4440 North First Street Fresno, CA 93726 Phone: (559) 229-2000 Fax: (559) 229-2956 TTY: (559) 225-6059 Email: epu1@exceptionalparents.org Website: http://www.exceptionalparents.org/ Matrix: A Parent Network and Resource Center (California) Nora Thompson, Executive Director Suite C 94 Galli Drive Novato, CA 94949 Phone: (415) 884-3535 Toll-Free: (800) 578-2592 Toll-Free Restrictions: CA 916, 415, and 707 area codes only Fax: (415) 884-3555 Email: matrix@matrixparents.org Website: http://www.matrixparents.org/index.html Parents Helping Parents (California) Lois Jones, Executive Director Suite 100 4752 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94112 Phone: (415) 841-8820 Fax: (415) 841-8824 Email: sfphp@earthlink.net Parents Helping Parents, Inc. (California) Mary Ellen Peterson, CEO Contact: Trudy Grable, Director of Special Projects 3041 Olcott Street Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222 Phone: (408) 727-5775, Ext. 102 Toll-Free: (866) 747-4040 Fax: (408) 727-0182 Email: general@php.com Website: http://www.php.com/ Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California Kat Lowrance, Executive Director 1244-B Hartnell Avenue Redding, CA 96002 Phone: (530) 226-5129 Toll-Free: (877) 227-3471 Fax: (530) 226-5141 Email: sklowrance@aol.com or bciukowski@rfenc.org Website: http://www.rfenc.org/ Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (California) Juno Duenas, Executive Director Contact: Pat Mejia, Program Director Suite 606 2601 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Phone: (415) 282-7494 Fax: (415) 282-1226 Email: info@supportforfamilies.org Website: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/ Team of Advocates for Special Kids (California) Marta Anchondo, Executive Director 100 West Cerritos Avenue Anaheim, CA 92805 Phone: (714) 533-8275 Toll-Free: (866) 828-8275 Fax: (714) 533-2533 Email: taskca@yahoo.com Website: http://www.taskca.org/ Team of Advocates for Special Kids (California) Leah Knight, Codirector Contact: Monica Flores, Bilingual Advocate #201 4550 Kearney Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: (858) 874-2386 Fax: (858) 874-0123 Email: taskca@yahoo.com Website: http://www.taskca.org/ State PTA Office Supports and speaks on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; assists parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; encourages parent and public involvement in public schools. California PTA Carla Nino, President Contact: Roberta Boardman, Office Administrator 930 Georgia Street Los Angeles, CA 90015-1322 Phone: (213) 620-1100 Fax: (213) 620-1411 Email: info@capta.org Website: http://www.capta.org/ Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Help states, school districts, and schools meet the needs of children, including: children in high poverty areas, migratory children, immigrant children, children with limited-English proficiency, neglected or delinquent children, homeless children and youth, Indian children, children with disabilities, and, where applicable, Native Alaskan and Hawaiian children. Focus on two priorities: assisting Title I schoolwide programs and helping local education agencies that have the highest percentages or numbers of children in poverty. Northern California Comprehensive Assistance Center Fred Tempes WestEd 18th Floor 300 Lakeside Drive Oakland, CA 64612 Phone: (510) 302-4236 Toll-Free: (800) 64LEARN (645-3276) Fax: (510) 302-4242 Email: plloyd@wested.org Website: http://www.wested.org/cs/wew/view/pj/224 Southern California Comprehensive Assistance Center Henry Mothner 9300 East Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90242-2890 Phone: (562) 922-6343 Fax: (562) 940-1798 Email: mothner_henry@lacoe.edu Website: http://sccac.lacoe.edu/ Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortium Provide technical assistance and disseminates information to teachers and states in implementing mathematics and science programs in accordance with state standards. WestEd Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Science and Mathematics Steve Schneider, Codirector Art Sussman, Codirector Contact: Libby Reeves Rognier, Senior Research Associate 730 Harrison Street San Francisco, CA 94107-1242 Phone: (415) 615-3214 Fax: (415) 512-2024 Email: lrognie@wested.org Website: http://www.wested.org/werc/ Equity Assistance Center Assist school districts and education agencies with issues related to educational equity in the areas of race, national origin, and gender desegregation. WestEd Center for Educational Equity Gera Humphrey, Senior Equity Associate Contact: Phyliss Coston, Administrative Assistant 4665 Lampson Avenue Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Phone: (562) 799-5104 Fax: (562) 799-5151 Email: pcoston@wested.org or ghumphr@wested.org Website: http://www.wested.org/ Parent Resource Center Help families get involved in their children's learning. Target areas with high concentrations of low-income, minority, and limited-English-proficient parents. Native American Parental Assistance Program (California) Ernie Salgado Contact: Ernie Salgado Ahmium Education, Inc. P.O. Box 366 San Jacinto, CA 92581-0366 Phone: (951) 654-2781 Toll-Free: (800) 924-8744 Fax: (951) 654-3089 Email: ernie@ivic.net Regional Educational Laboratory Research education issues, print publications, and provide training programs to teachers and administrators. Offer region-specific services that must be accessed through district education officials. Provide publications to anyone, regardless of region. WestEd Glen Harvey Contact: Danny Torres 730 Harrison Street San Francisco, CA 94107-1242 Phone: (415) 565-3000 Fax: (415) 565-3012 Email: lcardin@wested.org Website: http://www.wested.org/ Regional Resource Center Assist state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities. Help states and U.S. jurisdictions find integrated solutions by offering consultation, information services, technical assistance, training, and product development. Provide customized products, information, and services that address a wide range of topics. Western Regional Resource Center Dr. Richard Zeller, Codirector Dr. Caroline Moore, Codirector Contact: Daphne Worsham, Educational Consultant, Information Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 Phone: (541) 346-5641 Fax: (541) 346-0322 TTY: (541) 346-0367 Email: wrrc@oregon.uoregon.edu or daphnew@oregon.uoregon.edu Website: http://interact.uoregon.edu/wrrc/wrrc.html State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Ensures that all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children and youth; develops, reviews, and revises policies to remove barriers to the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; provides them with opportunities to meet the same challenging state content and state student performance standards to which all students are held. Education for Homeless Children and Youth (California) Dr. Joseph Barankin, Division Director Contact: Leanne M. Wheeler, Educational Programs State Coordinator State Department of Education Title I Office, Suite 6208 1430 North Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 319-0383 Fax: (916) 319-0151 Email: lwheeler@cde.ca.gov or klints@cde.ca.gov Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/cilbranch/homeless/homelesstoc.html State Correctional Education Coordinator Provides services to those inmates who participate in education activities so that they may become responsible and productive persons who can effectively manage their incarceration and make contributions to their community upon release. Correctional Education Division (California) Yvette Page, Superintentent of Correctional Education State Department of Corrections, Institutions Division Education and Inmate Programs Unit P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CA 94283-0001 Phone: (916) 445-8035 Fax: (916) 324-1416 Email: yvette.page@corr.ca.gov Website: http://www.cdc.state.ca.us/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult Education (California) Patrick Ainsworth Contact: Jean Scott, Administrator California Department of Education Suite 4503 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 322-2175 Fax: (916) 327-7089 Email: jscott@cde.ca.gov Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/adulteducation/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Division (California) Dr. Alice D. Parker State Department of Education Suite 2401 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-4602 Fax: (916) 327-3706 Email: aparker@cde.ca.gov Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed/ State Director of Vocational-Technical Education Administer vocational-technical education programs and services for youth and adults at the state level through federal grants awarded under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act. High School Leadership Division (California) Dr. Patrick Ainsworth, Assistant Superintendent, and State Director of Ca Contact: Bernie Norton, Administrator, High School Initiatives Office Suite 4503 1430 North Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2652 Fax: (916) 327-5868 Email: painswor@cde.ca.gov Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/wd/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. State Literacy Resource Center of California Carla Lehn, Executive Director California State Library P.O. Box 942837 Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 Phone: (916) 653-7743 Fax: (916) 653-8443 Email: clehn@library.ca.gov Website: http://literacynet.org/slrc/home.html State Tech Prep Coordinator Prepare students for a highly skilled, technical occupation that allows either direct entry into the workplace as a qualified technician or further education leading to baccalaureate and advanced degrees. Tech Prep is a 4-year sequence of study from the 11th grade through 2 years of postsecondary occupation education culminating in a certificate or associate degree. California Tech Prep Cindy Beck, Consultant Department of Education Fourth Floor, Suite 4503 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 319-0893 Fax: (916) 319-0163 Email: cbeck@cde.ca.gov Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/shsd/aci/tp/ |
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