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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 Higher Education 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 Parent Resource 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  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/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Iowa Arts Council Anita Walker, Executive Director Contact: Bruce Williams, Arts in Education State Historical Building 600 East Locust Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 Phone: (515) 281-7471 Fax: (515) 242-6498 Email: bruce.williams@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/ 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 (Iowa) Kevin Concannon Contact: Mary Nelson, Bureau Chief, Daycare Program Department of Human Services Hoover State Office Building 1305 East Walnut Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-5657 Toll-Free: (800) 972-2017 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (515) 242-6036 Email: mnelson@dhs.state.ia.us or fdhs@dhs.state.ia.us 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. Iowa National History Day Crystal Johnson Contact: Naomi Peuse, State Coordinator State Historical Society of Iowa Historical Building 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-6860 (515) 281-6860 Email: History.Day@dca.state.ia.us or Crystal.Johnson@dca.state.ia.us Website: http://www.iowahistory.org/education/history_day/index.html National History Day Program (Iowa) Naomi Peuse, State Coordinator State Historical Society of Iowa 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-6860 Fax: (515) 282-0502 Email: history.day@dca.state.ia.us or naomi.peuse@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowahistory.org/education/history_day/nhd_overview.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 (Iowa) Dr. Jeffrey G. Lobas Child Health Specialty Clinics 100 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242-1011 Phone: (319) 356-1469 Toll-Free: (866) 219-9119 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (319) 356-3715 TTY: (866) 236-1423 Email: jeffrey-lobas@uiowa.edu Website: http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/chsc/ 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. Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation (Iowa) Dr. Janice Nahra Friedel, Administrator Contact: Stephanie Weeks, Secretary State Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-8260 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: Janice.friedel@ed.state.ia.us Website: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/about/divisions/ccwp/index.html 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 (Iowa) M. Jane Borst, Bureau Chief, Family Services State Department of Public Health Fifth Floor Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Phone: (515) 281-3126 Toll-Free: (800) 383-3826 Fax: (515) 242-6384 Email: jborst@idph.state.ia.us Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ch/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Iowa Department of Education Ted Stilwill Grimes State Office Building East 14th and Grand Streets Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3436 Fax: (515) 281-4122 Email: ted.stilwill@ed.state.ia.us Website: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Iowa College Student Aid Commission Gary Nichols Contact: Keith Greiner, Research Director Fourth Floor 200 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 Phone: (515) 242-3344 Toll-Free: (800) 383-4222 Fax: (515) 242-3388 Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org Website: http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/ 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. Iowa College Student Aid Commission Gary Nichols, Executive Director Contact: Keith Greiner, Research Director Fourth Floor 200 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 242-3344 Toll-Free: (800) 383-4222 Fax: (515) 242-3388 Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org Website: http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities (Iowa) Christopher R. Rossi, Executive Director Contact: Lynn Spaight, Director of Programs University of Iowa 100 Oakdale Campus Northlawn Iowa City, IA 52242-5000 Phone: (319) 335-4153 Fax: (319) 335-4154 Email: info@humanitiesiowa.org or lynn-spaight@uiowa.edu Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~humiowa/ State Library Agency 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. State Library of Iowa Mary Wegner, State Librarian Contact: Carol Simmons, Secretary Ola Babcock Miller Building 1112 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-4105 Toll-Free: (800) 248-4483 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (515) 281-6191 Email: mary.wegner@lib.state.ia.us or carol.simmons@lib.state.ia.us Website: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/ 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. ASK Family Resource Center Jule Reynolds 321 East Sixth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 243-1713 Toll-Free: (800) 450-8667 Fax: (515) 243-1902 Email: info@askresource.org Website: http://www.askresource.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. Iowa PTA Donna Cook, President Contact: Jan Gemar, Executive Director Suite F-1 8345 University Boulevard Des Moines, IA 50325-1169 Phone: (515) 225-4197 Toll-Free: (800) 475-4782 Fax: (515) 225-6363 Email: ia_office@pta.org Website: http://www.nevada.k12.ia.us/iowapta/iowapta.htm State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Iowa) Stephen Wooderson, Administrator Contact: Jane McCord, Administrative Assistant Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Department of Education 510 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0240 Phone: (515) 281-4211 Toll-Free: (800) 532-1486 Fax: (515) 281-7645 TTY: (515) 281-4211 Email: jmccord@dvrs.state.ia.us Website: http://www.dvrs.state.ia.us/ 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. Comprehensive Center--Region VI Dr. Audrey M. Cotherman Wisconsin Center for Education Research University of Wisconsin--Madison 1025 West Johnson Street Madison, WI 53706 Phone: (608) 263-4220 Toll-Free: (888) 862-7763 Fax: (608) 263-3733 Email: ccvi@mail.wcer.wisc.edu Website: http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/ccvi/ 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. North Central Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Consortium Gil Valdez, Deputy Director Contact: Barbara Youngren, Program Director Learning Point Associates (NCREL) Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6710 Email: valdez@learningpt.org or youngren@learningpt.org Website: http://www.learningpt.org/ 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. Midwest Equity Assistance Center Dr. Charles I. Rankin, Executive Director Contact: Ronna Olivier, Administrative Assistant Kansas State University, College of Education 401 Bluemont Hall 1100 Midcampus Drive Manhattan, KS 66506-5327 Phone: (785) 532-6408 Toll-Free: (800) 232-0133, Ext. 6408 Fax: (785) 532-5548 Email: ronna@ksu.edu Website: http://mdac.educ.ksu.edu/ 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. Iowa Parent Information Resource Center Ron Mirr School Administrators of Iowa 12199 Stratford Drive Clive, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 267-1115 Fax: (515) 267-1066 Website: http://www.higherplain.org/ 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. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory Gina Burkhardt, Executive Director Contact: Arlene Hough, Resource Center Director Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: info@ncrel.org Website: http://www.ncrel.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. Great Lakes Area Regional Resource Center Dr. Larry A. Magliocca Contact: Susan Colchin, Information Specialist Suite 440 700 Ackerman Road Columbus, OH 43202-1559 Phone: (614) 447-0844 Fax: (614) 447-9043 TTY: (614) 447-8776 Email: colchin.l@osu.edu Website: http://www.glarrc.org/ Regional Technology Consortia Program Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning. North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium Kristin Ciesemier Contact: Valerie Turner, Administrative Secretary Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 679-6700 Email: ncrtec@ncrel.org Website: http://www.ncrtec.org/ Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office 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 (VII Kansas City) Suite 2002 8930 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (816) 268-0400 Fax: (816) 823-1400 Email: Donald.Jacobsmeyer@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/Regions/#7 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 (Iowa) Dr. Ray Morley State Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3966 Fax: (515) 242-6025 Email: ray.morley@ed.state.ia.us 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 (Iowa) Nancy Kucera, Director of Offender Education Department of Corrections 420 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 242-5728 Fax: (515) 281-7345 Email: nancy.kucera@doc.state.ia.us Website: http://www.doc.state.ia.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 (Iowa) John Hartwig Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3636 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: john.hartwig@ed.state.ia.us Website: http://www.state.ia.us/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Bureau of Children, Family, and Community Services (Iowa) Lana Michelson, Chief Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3176 Fax: (515) 242-6019 Email: lana.michelson@ed.state.ia.us Website: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/cfcs/idea/aasd.html 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. Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation (Iowa) Dr. Janice Nahra Friedel, Division Administrator State Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-8260 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: janice.friedel@ed.state.ia.us Website: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ccwp/ct/index.html State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Iowa Literacy Resource Center Eunice Riesberg Contact: Denise Luppen, Administrative Assistant 415 Commercial Street Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: (319) 233-1200 Toll-Free: (800) 772-2023 Fax: (319) 233-1964 Email: riesberg@neilsa.org or luppen@neilsa.org Website: http://www.readiowa.org/ 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. Iowa Tech Prep Dr. Janice Fridel, Division Administrator Department of Education Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-8260 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Website: http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ |
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