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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 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/ Braille and Talking Book Library (Massachusetts) Kim Charlson 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472-2790 Phone: (617) 972-7249 Toll-Free: (800) 852-3133 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT residents only Fax: (617) 972-7363 Email: kim.charlson@perkins.org or library@perkins.org Website: http://www.perkins.org/ New England School Development Council (The) Dr. John Sullivan, Executive Director 28 Lord Road, #210 Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: (508) 481-9444 Fax: (508) 481-5655 Email: nesdec@nesdec.org Website: http://www.nesdec.org/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Massachusetts Cultural Council Mary Kelly, Executive Director Contact: David Marshall, Arts in Education Manager Third Floor 10 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116-3803 Phone: (617) 727-3668 Toll-Free: (800) 232-0960 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 727-0044 TTY: (617) 338-9153 Email: david.marshall@art.state.ma.us Website: http://www.massculturalcouncil.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 (Massachusetts) Joanne McMahan, Acting Commissioner Office of Child Care Services Suite 6100 600 Washington Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111 Phone: (617) 988-6600 Fax: (617) 988-2451 TTY: (617) 988-2454 Email: commissioners.office@state.ma.us Website: http://www.qualitychildcare.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 (Massachusetts) Robert Jones, State Coordinator Applewild School 136 Prospect Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 632-7265 Email: jmhassan@massed.net or RFTaylor21@aol.com Website: http://www.masscouncil.org/History_Day_2004.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 (Massachusetts) Cheryl Bushnell, Division Director State Department of Public Health Bureau of Family and Community Health 250 Washington Street, Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02108-4619 Phone: (617) 624-5070 Fax: (617) 624-5990 TTY: (617) 624-5992 Email: cheryl.bushnell@state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/DPH/fch/dshn.htm/ 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. Community Colleges (Massachusetts) Janice C. Motta, Executive Director Old South Building Mezzanine #18 294 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 542-2911 Fax: (617) 542-2904 Email: jmotta@ncceo.mass.edu Website: http://www.masscc.org/ 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. Bureau of Family and Community Health (Massachusetts) Sally Fogerty, Assistant Commissioner State Department of Public Health Bureau of Family and Community Health 250 Washington Street, Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02108-4619 Phone: (617) 624-6090 Fax: (617) 624-6062 TTY: (617) 624-5574 Email: sally.fogerty@state.ma.us Website: http://www.mass.gov/dph/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Massachusetts Department of Education David P. Driscoll, Commissioner of Education Contact: Janice O'Keefe, Executive Director 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: (781) 338-3000 Fax: (781) 338-3395 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: www@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). American Student Assistance Debra Shaw, Director of Business Development 330 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116-5292 Phone: (617) 426-9434 Toll-Free: (800) 999-9080 Fax: (617) 521-6249 TTY: (800) 999-0923 Email: webmaster@amsa.com Website: http://www.amsa.com/ 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. Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Dr. Clantha McCurdy, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Financial Assis Room 1401 One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 994-6950 Fax: (617) 727-6397 Email: bhe@bhe.mass.edu or cmccurdy@osfa.mass.edu Website: http://www.mass.edu/ Massachusetts Higher Education Information Center Arturo U. Iriarte Contact: Jane Horton, Director of Higher Education Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 536-0200 Toll-Free: (877) 332-4348 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 536-4737 Website: http://www.edinfo.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities David Tebaldi, Executive Director Contact: Maria Healey, Administrative Assistant 66 Bridge Street Northampton, MA 01060 Phone: (413) 584-8440 Fax: (413) 584-8454 Email: tebaldi@mfh.org or mhealey@mfh.org Website: http://www.mfh.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. Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Robert Maier Contact: William Morton, Assistant to the Director 648 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02215 Phone: (617) 267-9400 Toll-Free: (800) 952-7403 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 421-9833 Email: bill.morton@state.ma.us or robert.maier@state.ma.us Website: http://www.mlin.lib.ma.us/flash3.html 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. Federation for Children with Special Needs (Massachusetts) Richard Robison, Executive Director Contact: Kathleen Berube, Executive Administrative Assistant Suite 420 1135 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120-2140 Phone: (617) 236-7210 Toll-Free: (800) 331-0688 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 572-2094 TTY: (617) 236-7210 Email: fcsninfo@fcsn.org or kberube@fcsn.org Website: http://www.fcsn.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. Massachusetts PTA Jude Porth, President 484 Main Street P.O. Box 710 Fiskdale, MA 01518-0710 Phone: (508) 347-7055 Toll-Free: (888) 404-4PTA (4782) Fax: (508) 347-7090 Email: masspta@aol.com Website: http://www.masspta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Massachusetts) David Govostes, Commissioner Contact: Susan Lavin, Division Director Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 48 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116-4718 Phone: (617) 727-5550 Toll-Free: (800) 392-6450 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 626-7685 TTY: (800) 392-6556 Email: Susan.Lavin@state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/mcb/ Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Massachusetts) Elmer C. Bartels, Commissioner Contact: Kasper Goshgarian, Deputy Commissioner Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Fort Point Place, Suite 600 27 Wormwood Street Boston, MA 02210-1616 Phone: (617) 204-3604 Toll-Free: (800) 245-6543 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 727-1354 TTY: (800) 245-6543 Email: kasper.goshgarian@mrc.state.ma.us or elmer.bartels@mrc.state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/mrc/ 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. New England Comprehensive Assistance Center Wende Allen, Codirector Maria Paz Avery, Codirector Contact: Dorothea Wheeler, Project Coordinator Education Development Center 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 969-7100 Toll-Free: (800) 332-0226 Fax: (617) 969-7578 TTY: (617) 964-5448 Email: compcenter@edc.org Website: http://www.edc.org/NECAC/ 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. Regional Alliance for Mathematics and Science Education (The) Mark Kaufman Contact: Joyce Tugel, Science Specialist TERC 2067 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 Phone: (617) 547-0430 Fax: (617) 349-3535 Email: alliance@terc.edu Website: http://ra.terc.edu/ 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. New England Equity Assistance Center Maria Pacheco, Director of Equity and Diversity Projects Education Alliance Brown University 222 Richmond Street, Suite 300 Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 274-9548 Fax: (401) 421-7650 Email: maria_pacheco@brown.edu Website: http://www.alliance.brown.edu/eac/ 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. Parents PLACE (Massachusetts) Janet Vohs, Codirector Evelyn Nellum, Codirector Suite 420 1135 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120 Phone: (617) 236-7210 Toll-Free: (877) 471-0980 Fax: (617) 572-2094 TTY: (800) 331-0688 Email: jvohs@fcsn.org Website: http://pplace.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. Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Mary-Beth Fafard, Executive Director Contact: Laureen G. Cervone, Information Center Manager Suite 300 222 Richmond Street Providence, RI 02903-4226 Phone: (401) 274-9548 Toll-Free: (800) 521-9550 Fax: (401) 421-7650 TTY: (800) 745-5555 Email: lab@brown.edu Website: http://www.lab.brown.edu/public/index.shtml Regional Technology Consortia Program Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning. Northeast and the Islands Regional Technology in Education Consortium Keith Nuthall Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060 Phone: (617) 618-2747 Fax: (617) 969-1580 Email: knuthall@edc.org Website: http://www.neirtec.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 (I Boston) Michael Sentance, Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Olga Pirela, Staff Assistant Room 514 J.W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse Boston, MA 02109-4557 Phone: (617) 223-9317 Fax: (617) 223-9324 TTY: (617) 223-9695 Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/Regions/#1 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 (Massachusetts) Peter Crioni, Homeless Coordinator Contact: Sarah Slautterback, School Communications Specialist State Department of Education 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148-5023 Phone: (781) 338-6300 Fax: (781) 338-6332 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: mdavis@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/ 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 (Massachusetts) Carolyn J. Vicari, Director, Inmate Training and Education Department of Correction P.O. Box 9103 Route 1A Norfolk, MA 02056 Phone: (617) 727-9170 Fax: (508) 850-5214 Email: cvicari@doc.state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/doc/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. State Department of Adult Education (Massachusetts) Bob Bickerton Contact: Lorraine Domigan, Office Manager Department of Education 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148-5023 Phone: (781) 338-3850 Fax: (781) 388-3394 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: rbickerton@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/acls/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Massachusetts Director of Special Education David Driscoll, Commissioner of Education State Department of Education 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148-5023 Phone: (781) 388-3000 Fax: (781) 388-3392 Email: DDriscoll@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/ 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. Office of School to Career (Massachusetts) Contact: Keith Westrich, Assistant Director State Department of Education Third Floor 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148-5023 Phone: (781) 338-3920 Fax: (781) 338-3950 TTY: (800) 439-0183 Email: kwestrich@doe.mass.edu or careertech@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Massachusetts System for Adult Basic Education Support Mina Reddy Contact: Lou Wollrab, Information Coordinator SABES/World Education 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 02210-1211 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Toll-Free: (800) 447-8844 Fax: (617) 482-0617 TTY: (800) 447-8844 Email: sabes@theworld.com Website: http://www.sabes.org/ New England Literacy Resource Center/World Education Silja Kallenbach, Coordinator 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 02210-1211 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Fax: (617) 482-0617 Email: skallenbach@worlded.org Website: http://www.nelrc.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. Massachusetts Tech Prep Contact: Martha Hass, State Tech Prep Coordinator State Department of Education Third Floor 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: (781) 338-3943 Fax: (781) 338-3950 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: mhass@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.techprepma.org/ |
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