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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 Guaranty Agency
State Humanities Council
State Library Agency
State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities)
State PTA Office
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

U.S. Department of Education Sponsored State & Regional Services and Resources

Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center
Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortium
Equity Assistance Center
Regional Educational Laboratory
Regional Resource Center
Regional Technology Consortia Program
Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office
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 Top

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/

Community Education
Larry E. Decker, Professor
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: (561) 297-3599
Fax: (561) 297-3618
Email: ldecker@fau.edu
Website: http://www.fau.edu/

Florida Association of School Advisory Councils
Dwayne Mundy, President
Contact: Theresa McCormick, Vice President of Communications
2603 NE 10 Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32609

Phone: (352) 375-0620
Email: president@fl-sac.org or vicepresident@fl-sac.org
Website: http://fl-sac.org/

Florida Association of School Social Workers
Benita Tillman Brown, President
Contact: Sandra B. San Miguel, Board Member
P.O. Box 195933
Winter Springs, FL 32719

Phone: (407) 320-7879
Fax: (407) 320-7769
Email: sanmiguel1969@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.fassw.org/

Florida Gifted Network (The)
Terry Stetson Wilson
5101 Lake in the Woods Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33813

Phone: (863) 647-3003
Fax: (425) 699-5560
Email: terrywilson@floridagiftednet.org
Website: http://www.floridagiftednet.org/


State Arts Agency Top

Promote high-quality education in the arts.

Florida Arts
Linda Downey, Program Director
Contact: Dana DeMartino, Arts Administrator
Division of Cultural Affairs
1001 DeSoto Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 245-6470
Fax: (850) 245-6497
TTY: (850) 488-5779
Email: info@florida-arts.org or ddemartino@dos.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.florida-arts.org/index.asp


State Child Care Licensing Office Top

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 (Florida)
Deborah Russo
Department of Children and Families
B6 Room 381
1317 Winewood Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700

Phone: (850) 488-4900
Fax: (850) 488-9584
Email: debby_russo@dcf.state.fl.us
Website: http://www5.myflorida.com/cf_web/myflorida2/healthhuman/childcare/


State Coordinator for National History Day Top

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 (Florida)
KC Smith, Coordinator
Museum of Florida History
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250

Phone: (850) 487-1902
Fax: (850) 921-2540
Email: kcsmith@mail.dos.state.fl.us
Website: http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/museum/fhf.html


State Director of Children with Special Health Needs Top

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 (Florida)
John Agwunobi, Secretary
State Department of Health
Children's Medical Services
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # A-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1707

Phone: (850) 245-4200
Fax: (850) 488-3813
Email: childrensmedicalservices@doh.state.fl.us or mike_haney@doh.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/cms/index.html


State Director of Community Colleges Top

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.

Division of Community Colleges (Florida)
J. David Armstrong Jr., Chancellor
Contact: Patricia Windham, Director of Academic and Student Success
State Department of Education
1514 Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone: (850) 245-9482, Ext. 169
Fax: (850) 245-9454
Email: pat.windham@fldoe.org or david.armstrong@fldoe.org
Website: http://www.dcc.firn.edu/


State Director of Maternal and Child Health Top

Provides leadership, partnerships, and resources to advance the health of all our states' mothers, infants, children, and adolescents.

Maternal and Child Health (Florida)
Annette Phelps, Director, Division of Family Health Services
State Department of Health--Family Health Services
HSF Bin #A13
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1721

Phone: (850) 245-4100
Fax: (850) 412-1170
Email: Annette_Phelps@doh.state.fl.us


State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Top

Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents.

Florida Department of Education
Jim Horne, Commissioner of Education
Contact: Judy Wilson, Administrative Assistant
Turlington Building
Suite 1514
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone: (850) 245-0505
Fax: (850) 245-9667
Email: commissioner@fldoe.org
Website: http://www.fldoe.org/


State Guaranty Agency Top

Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

Office of Student Financial Assistance (Florida)
Janie Westberry, Bureau Chief
Department of Education
Suite 70
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759

Phone: (850) 410-5200
Toll-Free: (800) 366-3475
Fax: (850) 488-3612
Email: osfa@fldoe.org or Janie.Westberry@fldoe.org
Website: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/osfahomepg.htm


State Humanities Council Top

Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs.

Humanities Council (Florida)
Fran Cary, Executive Director
Contact: Janine Farves, Associate Director
599 Second Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone: (727) 553-3800
Fax: (727) 553-3829
Email: info@flahum.org or jfarver@flahum.org
Website: http://www.flahum.org/


State Library Agency Top

Assists libraries and each state's residents with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system.

Division of Library and Information Services (Florida)
Judith Ring, State Librarian
Contact: Loretta L. Flowers, Chief, Bureau of Library Development
R. A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250

Phone: (850) 245-6600
Fax: (850) 488-2746
TTY: (850) 922-4085
Email: lflowers@dos.state.fl.us or jring@dos.state.fl.us
Website: http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/


State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) Top

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.

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. (The)
Jan LaBelle, Executive Director
Contact: Laura Mataluni, Executive Assistant
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL 33760-1610

Phone: (727) 523-1130
Toll-Free: (800) 825-5736
Toll-Free Restrictions: FL residents only
Fax: (727) 523-8687
Email: fnd@fndfl.org or laura@fndfl.org
Website: http://fndfl.org/

Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc. (Florida)
Maria Kneipple, President
Contact: Isabel C. Garcia, Executive Director
Suite 201
7990 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL 33183

Phone: (305) 271-9797
Fax: (305) 271-6628
Email: info@ptopmiami.org or igarcia@ptopmiami.org
Website: http://www.ptopmiami.org/


State PTA Office Top

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.

Florida PTA
Pat Lancaster, President
Contact: Janice Bailey, Executive Director
1747 Orlando Central Parkway
Orlando, FL 32809-5757

Phone: (407) 855-7604
Toll-Free: (800) 373-5782
Fax: (407) 240-9577
Email: info@floridapta.org or janice@floridapta.org
Website: http://www.floridapta.org/


State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Top

Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Florida)
Loretta Costin
Department of Education
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building A
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4862

Phone: (850) 245-5399
Toll-Free: (800) 451-4327
Toll-Free Restrictions: FL residents only
Fax: (850) 245-3316
TTY: (850) 245-3412
Website: http://www.rehabworks.org/

Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Florida)
Craig Kiser
Contact: Arlene Vause, Administrative Assistant
Division of Blind Services
Atkins Building, Suite 100
1320 Executive Center Circle Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2050

Phone: (850) 245-0300
Toll-Free: (800) 342-1828
Toll-Free Restrictions: FL residents only
Fax: (850) 245-0363
TTY: (850) 488-1330
Email: arlene_vause@dbs.doe.state.fl.us or craig-kiser@dbs.doe.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.state.fl.us/dbs/index.shtml


Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Top

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.

Region XIV Comprehensive Center
Karen Underwood
Educational Testing Service
Suite 312
1000 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 275-0122
Toll-Free: (800) 756-9003
Fax: (813) 228-0632
Email: tfo@ets.org
Website: http://www.ets.org/ccxiv/


Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortium Top

Provide technical assistance and disseminates information to teachers and states in implementing mathematics and science programs in accordance with state standards.

Southeast Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education at SERVE
Dr. Francena Cummings
Contact: Michael Vigliano, Program Specialist
Suite 400
1203 Governor's Square Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 671-6033
Toll-Free: (800) 854-0476
Fax: (850) 671-6010
Email: fcumming@serve.org or mviglian@serve.org
Website: http://www.serve.org/Eisenhower/


Equity Assistance Center Top

Assist school districts and education agencies with issues related to educational equity in the areas of race, national origin, and gender desegregation.

Southeastern Equity Center
Jerry Graniero
Contact: Grace Reyes, Business Manager
Miami Equity Associates, Inc.
Suite 304
1401 East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: (954) 765-3553
Fax: (954) 523-3340
Email: info@southeastequity.org
Website: http://www.southeastequity.org/


Regional Educational Laboratory Top

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.

SERVE
John Sanders, Executive Director
University of North Carolina--Greensboro
P.O. Box 5367
Greensboro, NC 27435-5367

Phone: (336) 315-7400
Toll-Free: (800) 755-3277
Fax: (336) 315-7457
Email: info@serve.org
Website: http://www.serve.org/


Regional Resource Center Top

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.

Southeast Regional Resource Center
Dr. Elizabeth W. Beale
Auburn University--Montgomery
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124

Phone: (334) 244-3661
Fax: (334) 244-3101
TTY: (334) 244-3800
Email: ebeale@mail.aum.edu
Website: http://edla.aum.edu/serrc/serrc.html


Regional Technology Consortia Program Top

Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning.

SouthEast Initiatives Regional Technology in Education Consortium
Dr. Elizabeth Byrom, Director of Technology/SERVE
Suite C-102
3333 Chapel Hill Boulevard
Durham, NC 27707

Phone: (919) 402-1060
Toll-Free: (800) 755-3277
Fax: (919) 402-1617
Email: seirtec@serve.org
Website: http://www.seirtec.org/


Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office Top

ED maintains 10 regional offices throughout the country. The following offices have representatives in each regional office: The Secretary's Regional Representative (SRR) and staff conduct Departmental business on many issues. The Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs (OSFAP) handles questions related to student financial assistance programs. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) assists constituents with rehabilitative services. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) responds to questions about and reviews complaints related to civil rights issues. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates potential violations of law and conducts audits on Department-funded programs. The Office of Management (OM) has personnel offices or representatives in each of the regional offices.

Office of the Secretary's Regional Representative (IV Atlanta)
Dr. S. Anne Hancock
Contact: Mallissa Spann, Program Specialist
Department of Education
Suite 19T40
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 562-6225
Fax: (404) 562-6350
Email: usedregion4@ed.gov
Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#4


State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Top

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 (Florida)
Dr. Charles P. Ervin Jr., State Coordinator of Education
Contact: Chandrecka Murphy, Senior Secretary
Florida A&M;, College of Education, Homeless Program
Suite D
1540 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 599-8483
Fax: (850) 599-8485
Email: charles.ervinjr@famu.edu


State Correctional Education Coordinator Top

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 (Florida)
Barbara McAnelly, Assistant Director of Educational Services
Contact: Marilyn Heck, Director of Program Services
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500

Phone: (850) 488-7442
Fax: (850) 922-2121
Email: mcanelly.barbara@mail.dc.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/


State Director of Adult Education Top

Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment.

Adult and Vocational Education (Florida)
Nancy Cordill, Bureau Chief
State Department of Education
Division of Workforce Development
714 FEC Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone: (850) 245-9898
Fax: (850) 487-1735
Email: cordiln@mail.doe.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.firn.edu/doe/workforce/adult_ed.htm


State Director of Special Education Top

Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities.

Clearinghouse Information Center (Florida)
Michele Polland, Acting Director
Department of Education
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone: (850) 488-1570
Fax: (850) 245-0987
Email: michele.polland@fldoe.org


State Director of Vocational-Technical Education Top

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.

Office of Workforce Education (Florida)
Bonnie Marmor, Vice Chancellor
Contact: David Heron, Project Specialist
State Department of Education
Turlington Building, Room 754
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

Phone: (850) 245-9469
Fax: (850) 245-9466
Email: Bonnie.Marmor@fldoe.org
Website: http://www.firn.edu/doe/workforce/


State Literacy Resource Center Top

Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area.

Florida Literacy Coalition
Greg Smith, Executive Director
Contact: Samantha Sparks, Resource Specialist
Suite 104
934 North Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803-3854

Phone: (407) 246-7110
Toll-Free: (800) 237-5113
Toll-Free Restrictions: FL residents only
Fax: (407) 246-7104
Email: info@floridaliteracy.org or sparkss@floridaliteracy.org
Website: http://www.floridaliteracy.org/


State Tech Prep Coordinator Top

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.

Florida Tech Prep
Contact: Gayle Manley, Tech Prep Coordinator
Department of Education
#754
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0040

Phone: (850) 488-7394
Fax: (850) 488-3192
Email: manleyg@mail.doe.state.fl.us








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