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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/ Indiana Education Network, Inc. Dr. William Fracella Contact: Mary L. Stults, Administrative Assistant 803 East 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 Phone: (317) 543-3318 Fax: (317) 543-3313 Email: ienmary@aol.com Indiana Youth Institute Bill Stanczykiewicz, President and CEO Contact: Christy Randolph, Fund Development and Marketing Associate Suite 800 603 East Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 396-2700 Toll-Free: (800) 343-7060 Fax: (317) 396-2759 Email: iyi@iyi.org Website: http://www.iyi.org/ Middle Grades Reading Network (Indiana) Jack W. Humphrey University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Avenue Evansville, IN 47722 Phone: (812) 423-5570 Fax: (812) 423-6034 Email: jh25@evansville.edu Website: http://www2.evansville.edu/mgrnweb/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Indiana Arts Commission Dorothy Ilgen, Executive Director Indiana Government Center South ISTA Building, Suite 618 150 West Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2211 Phone: (317) 232-1268 Fax: (317) 232-5595 TTY: (317) 233-3001 Email: arts@state.in.us Website: http://www.in.gov/arts/ 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. Bureau of Child Development Licensing Section (Indiana) Beth Eiler, Deputy Director Contact: Keith Carver, Licensing Manager Family and Social Services Administration Division of Family and Children 402 West Washington Street, Room W386 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 232-4740 Fax: (317) 234-1513 Website: http://www.carefinderindiana.org/ 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 (Indiana) Nikki Meyers, State Coordinator Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 234-0085 Toll-Free: (800) 447-1830 Fax: (317) 234-0427 Email: nhdi@indianahistory.org or nmeyers@indianahistory.org Website: http://www.indianahistory.org/ 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 (Indiana) Dr. Gregory A. Wilson, State Health Commissioner Contact: Dr. Wendy Gettelfinger, Assistant Commissioner State Department of Health Section 7B Two North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 233-5578 Toll-Free: (800) 475-1355 Toll-Free Restrictions: IN residents only Fax: (317) 233-5609 Email: wgettelf@isdh.state.in.us Website: http://www.state.in.us/isdh/programs/cshcs/ 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. Commission for Higher Education (Indiana) Stanley G. Jones, Commissioner Suite 550 101 West Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 464-4400 Fax: (317) 464-4410 Website: http://www.che.state.in.us/ 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 (Indiana) Dr. Judith Ganser Contact: Brenda Young, Secretary State Department of Health Section 8-C Two North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 233-1262 Toll-Free: (800) 761-1271 Fax: (317) 233-1300 TTY: (800) 433-0746 Email: jganser@isdh.state.in.us Website: http://www.state.in.us/isdh/programs/mch/index2.htm State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Indiana Department of Education Dr. Suellen K. Reed, Superintendent of Public Instruction State House, Room 229 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2795 Phone: (317) 232-6610 Fax: (317) 233-6326 Email: webmaster@doe.state.in.us Website: http://www.doe.state.in.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). USA Funds Carl Dalstrom, President and CEO P.O. Box 6028 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6028 Phone: (317) 806-1283 Toll-Free: (888) 272-5543 Fax: (317) 806-1203 TTY: (800) 331-2357 Email: contact@usafunds.org Website: http://www.usafunds.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. State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana Patricia Moss, Executive Director Contact: Dennis Obergfell, Deputy Director Suite 500 150 West Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811 Phone: (317) 232-2350 Toll-Free: (888) 528-4719 Toll-Free Restrictions: IN residents only Fax: (317) 232-3260 Email: grants@ssaci.state.in.us Website: http://www.ssaci.in.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Indiana Humanities Council Scott T. Massey, President and CEO Contact: Nancy N. Conner, Director of Grants and Humanities Education 1500 North Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 638-1500 Toll-Free: (800) 675-8897 Fax: (317) 634-9503 Email: ihc@iupui.edu or nconner@iupui.edu Website: http://www.ihc4u.org/ 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. Indiana State Library C. Ray Ewick 140 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296 Phone: (317) 232-3692 Fax: (317) 232-3728 Email: reference@statelib.lib.in.us or ewick@statelib.lib.in.us Website: http://www.statelib.lib.in.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. IN*SOURCE Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs Richard Burden, Executive Director Contact: Scott Carson, Assistant Director 809 North Michigan Street South Bend, IN 46601-1036 Phone: (574) 234-7101 Toll-Free: (800) 332-4433 Toll-Free Restrictions: IN residents only Fax: (574) 234-7279 Email: insource@insource.org or scarson@insource.org Website: http://www.insource.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. Indiana PTA Marilyn Jones, President Contact: Janice Irwin, Office Manager 2525 North Shadeland Avenue, D4 Indianapolis, IN 46219-1787 Phone: (317) 357-5881 Fax: (317) 357-3751 Email: pta@indianapta.org or office@ptamail.com Website: http://www.indianapta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Indiana) Cheryl Sullivan, Secretary Contact: Steven C. Cook, Division Director Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services 402 West Washington Street, Room W-451 P.O. Box 7083 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083 Phone: (317) 232-1147 Toll-Free: (800) 545-7763 Toll-Free Restrictions: IN residents only (TDD) Fax: (317) 232-1240 TTY: (800) 962-8408 Email: scook3@fssa.state.in.us Website: http://www.in.gov/fssa/servicedisabl/ddars/ 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. Region VII Comprehensive Center Dr. John Steffens, Executive Director Contact: Dr. Belinda Biscoe, Program Director University of Oklahoma 555 East Constitution Street Norman, OK 73072-7820 Phone: (405) 325-1729 Toll-Free: (800) 228-1766 Fax: (405) 325-1824 Email: regionvii@ou.edu or bpbiscoe@ou.edu Website: http://region7.ou.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. 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. Programs for Educational Opportunity Percy Bates Contact: Ted Wilson, Editor University of Michigan 1005 School of Education 610 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 Phone: (734) 763-9910 Fax: (734) 763-2137 Email: peo@umich.edu or eqty@umich.edu Website: http://www.umich.edu/~eqtynet/ 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. Indiana Center for Family, School, and Community Partnerships (The) Jacqueline Garvey Suite 100 4755 Kingsway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: (317) 205-2595 Toll-Free: (866) 391-1039 Toll-Free Restrictions: IN residents only Fax: (317) 205-9790 Email: info@fscp.org Website: http://www.fscp.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 (V Chicago) Brent Hoffman, Acting Secretary's Regional Representative Suite 1094 111 North Canal Street Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: (312) 353-8192 Fax: (312) 353-5147 Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/Regions/#5 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 (Indiana) Contact: Christina Endres, Education Consultant State Department of Education Room 229 State House Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798 Phone: (317) 232-0548 Toll-Free: (800) 833-2199 Toll-Free Restrictions: IN residents only Fax: (317) 233-9293 Email: endres@doe.state.in.us Website: http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/alted/homelesslinkpg.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 (Indiana) John Nally, Director of Education Department of Correction E329 Indiana Government Center South 302 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 233-3111 Fax: (317) 234-0956 Email: jnally@coa.doc.state.in.us Website: http://www.state.in.us/indcorrection/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Division of Adult Education (Indiana) Linda Warner Room 229, Statehouse Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798 Phone: (317) 232-0522 Fax: (317) 233-0859 Email: lwarner@doe.state.in.us Website: http://doe.state.in.us/adulted/welcome.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Exceptional Learners (Indiana) Robert Marra, Associate Superintendent Department of Education Room 229 State House Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 232-0570 Toll-Free: (877) 851-4106 Fax: (317) 232-0589 TTY: (317) 232-0570 Email: rmarra@doe.state.in.us Website: http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/exceptional/ 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. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Terry Fields Vocational-Technical Education Services 10 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204-2277 Phone: (317) 232-1829 Fax: (317) 232-1815 Email: teched@dwd.state.in.us Website: http://www.state.in.us/dwd/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Indiana Literacy Foundation 1920 West Morris Indianapolis, IN 46221 Phone: (317) 639-6106, Ext. 211 Toll-Free: (800) 217-1839 Fax: (317) 639-2782 Email: psiemant@indianaliteracy.org or director@indianaliteracy.org Website: http://www.indianaliteracy.org/index.asp 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. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Terri Schulz, Director of Program Improvement Indiana Government Center South 10 North Senate Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 233-5663 Fax: (317) 232-1815 Email: tschulz@dwd.state.in.us |
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