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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 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 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/ Maryland Adult Education Professional Development Program Patricia Bennett Contact: Bonnie Myer Education Department/MSDE 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0160 Fax: (410) 333-2099 TTY: (410) 333-0388 Email: bmyer@msde.state.md.us State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Maryland State Arts Council Theresa Colvin, Executive Director Contact: Pamela Dunne, Arts in Education Program Director Suite E 175 West Ostend Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (410) 767-6555 Fax: (410) 333-1062 TTY: (410) 333-4519 Email: pdunne@msac.org Website: http://www.msac.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 (Maryland) Patricia Jennings, Acting Executive Director Child Care Administration First Floor 311 West Saratoga Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-7805 Fax: (410) 333-8699 Email: dhr@state.md.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. National History Day Program (Maryland) Judy Dobbs, State Coordinator Humanities Council Executive Plaza One, Suite 503 11350 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Phone: (410) 771-0650 Fax: (410) 771-0655 Email: jdobbs@mdhc.org Website: http://www.marylandhistoryday.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 Care Needs (Maryland) Dr. Russell Moy Contact: Dr. Susan R. Panny, Division Director State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office for Genetics & Child. With Special Health Care Needs 201 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-6749 Toll-Free: (800) 638-8864 Fax: (410) 333-7956 Email: pannys@dhmh.state.md.us or genetics@dhmh.state.md.us Website: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/ 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. Higher Education Commission (Maryland) David Sumler, Director of Academic Affairs Suite 400 839 Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 260-4533 Toll-Free: (800) 974-0203 Fax: (410) 260-3200 TTY: (800) 735-2258 Email: dsumler@mhec.state.md.us Website: http://www.mhec.state.md.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. Center for Maternal and Child Health (Maryland) Bonnie Birkel Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Third Floor 201 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-6748 Fax: (410) 333-5233 Email: birkelb@dhmh.state.md.us or mceacherny@dhmh.state.md.us Website: http://www.fha.state.md.us/mch/ 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. Maryland Higher Education Commission Dr. Calvin Burnett, Secretary of Higher Education Contact: Linda West, Director of Communications Suite 400 839 Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401-3013 Phone: (410) 260-4500 Toll-Free: (800) 974-1024 Toll-Free Restrictions: MD residents only Fax: (410) 974-5994 TTY: (800) 735-2258 Email: cburnett@mhec.state.md.us Website: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Maryland Humanities Council Dr. Margaret R. Burke, Executive Director Dr. Stephen G. Hardy, Associate Director Contact: Judy Dobbs, Program Officer Executive Plaza One Suite 503 11350 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031-1002 Phone: (410) 771-0650 Fax: (410) 771-0655 Email: jdobbs@mdhc.org or pweber@mdhc.org Website: http://www.mdhc.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. Maryland Division of Library Development and Services Irene Padilla, Assistant State Superintendent for Libraries Contact: Sandy Stafford, Staff Specialist II State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 Phone: (410) 767-0434 Fax: (410) 333-2507 Email: ipadilla@msde.state.md.us or sstafford@msde.state.md.us Website: http://www.msde.state.md.us/directory/ 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. Parents' Place of Maryland, Inc. Josie Thomas Contact: Suzie Shannon, Director of Operations Suite S 7484 Candlewood Road Hanover, MD 21076-1306 Phone: (410) 859-5300 Fax: (410) 859-5301 TTY: (410) 859-5300 Email: info@ppmd.org or suzie@ppmd.org Website: http://www.ppmd.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. Maryland PTA Elizabeth Crosby, President Contact: Wanda Morgan, Office Manager 5 Central Avenue Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3441 Phone: (410) 760-6221 Toll-Free: (800) 707-7972 Fax: (410) 760-6344 Email: mdpta@mdpta.org or office@mdpta.org Website: http://www.mdpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services Robert A. Burns, Assistant State Superintendent Contact: Doris Neff, Executive Associate State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218-1696 Phone: (410) 554-9385 Toll-Free: (888) 554-0334 Fax: (410) 554-9384 TTY: (410) 554-9411 Email: dors@dors.state.md.us or dneff@dors.state.md.us Website: http://www.dors.state.md.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. Region III Comprehensive Center Dr. Charlene Rivera, Executive Director Contact: Lynda Vranek, Director of Administration The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education Suite 401, 1730 North Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209-2004 Phone: (703) 528-3588 Toll-Free: (800) 925-3223 Fax: (703) 528-5973 Email: r3cc@ceee.gwu.edu Website: http://ceee.gwu.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. Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education Keith M. Kershner, Executive Codirector Research for Better Schools, Inc. 112 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 568-6150 Fax: (215) 568-7260 Email: mathsci@rbs.org Website: http://www.rbs.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. Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. (The) Sheryl Denbo, Executive Director Suite 655 5454 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Phone: (301) 657-7741 Fax: (301) 657-8782 Email: equity@maec.org or publications@maec.org Website: http://www.maec.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. Family Works (The) (Maryland) Barbara Gimperling The Family Services Agency Suite 100 610 East Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: (301) 840-3192 Toll-Free: (877) WERFMLY (937-3639) Toll-Free Restrictions: MD residents only Fax: (240) 631-6949 Email: webmaster@thefamilyworks.org Website: http://www.thefamilyworks.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. Laboratory for Student Success Dr. C. Kent McGuire, Executive Director Contact: Lorinda Knight, Clerk Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091 Phone: (215) 204-3000 Toll-Free: (800) 892-5550 Fax: (215) 204-5130 TTY: (215) 204-3402 Email: lss@vm.temple.edu Website: http://www.temple.edu/lss/ 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. Mid-South Regional Resource Center Kenneth Olsen Contact: Teresa Blythe, Information Services Coordinator The Alliance for Systems Change Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute/UK 1 Quality Street, Suite 722 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 257-4921 Fax: (859) 257-4353 TTY: (859) 257-2903 Email: msrrc@uky.edu Website: http://www.ihdi.uky.edu/MSRRC/ 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 (III Philadelphia) Contact: Sherry Benjamin, Program Assistant Wanamaker Building Suite 505 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 656-6010 Fax: (215) 656-6020 Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/Regions/#3 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 (Maryland) Walter Varner State Department of Education Fourth Floor 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0293 Fax: (410) 333-8010 Email: wvarner@msde.state.md.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 Program (Maryland) Carolyn Buser, Director of Correctional Education Contact: Dr. Mark Mechlinski, Field Director State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0489 Fax: (410) 333-2254 Email: cbuser@msde.state.md.us 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 Career Technology and Adult Learning (Maryland) Patricia Bennett, Branch Chief State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0168 Fax: (410) 333-2099 Email: pbennett@msde.state.md.us Website: http://www.research.umbc.edu/~ira/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services (Maryland) Carol Ann Baglin, Assistant State Superintendent Contact: Ned Featherston, Policies System Analyst, Technology Department of Education Ninth Floor 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-0238 Toll-Free: (800) 535-0182 Fax: (410) 333-8165 TTY: (800) 735-2258 Email: cbaglin@msde.state.md.us or nfeatherston@msde.state.md.us Website: http://www.msde.state.md.us/ 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 Career Technology and Adult Learning (Maryland) Katharine Oliver, Assistant State Superintendent Contact: James Ferrant, Lead Coordinator State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 Phone: (410) 767-0158 Fax: (410) 333-8666 TTY: (800) 735-2258 Email: koliver@msde.state.md.us Website: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/careertech/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Maryland Adult Literacy Resource Center Contact: Katherine Ira, Coordinator UMBC, Education Department 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 Phone: (410) 455-6725 Toll-Free: (800) 358-3010 Fax: (410) 455-1139 Email: ira@umbc.edu Website: http://www.research.umbc.edu/~ira/ 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. Maryland Tech Prep Lynne Gilli, Program Manager Contact: Nina Roa, Tech Prep Specialist State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 767-1904 Fax: (410) 333-2099 TTY: (410) 333-6442 Email: psikowi@msde.state.md.us Website: http://www.msde.state.md.us/ |
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