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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. Missouri Arts Council Norree Boyd, Executive Director Suite 105 111 North Seventh Street Saint Louis, MO 63101-2188 Phone: (314) 340-6845 Toll-Free: (866) 407-4752 Fax: (314) 340-7215 Email: moarts@mail.state.mo.us Website: http://www.missouriartscouncil.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 (Missouri) Margaret Franklin, Bureau Chief Contact: Sue Porting, Assistant Bureau Chief Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Child Care P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-2450 Fax: (573) 526-5435 Email: info@dhss.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov 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 (Missouri) Diane Ayotte, State Coordinator University of Missouri 23 Ellis Library Columbia, MO 65201-5149 Phone: (573) 882-0189 Fax: (573) 884-0345 Email: HistoryDay@umsystem.edu Website: http://www.system.missouri.edu/whmc/nhd/nhdmain.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 Care Needs (Missouri) Rick Horrell, Bureau Chief Contact: Michelle Guinn, Office Support Staff Department of Health and Senior Services 930 Wildwood P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-6246 Toll-Free: (800) 451-0669 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 751-6237 Website: http://www.dhss.state.mo.us/SHCN/index.html 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. Missouri Department of Higher Education Quentin Wilson, Commissioner of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109-5717 Phone: (573) 751-2361 Fax: (573) 751-6635 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: admweb@dhe.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ 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, Child, and Family Health (Missouri) Paula Nickelson Department of Health and Senior Services 930 Wildwood P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-6246 Toll-Free: (800) 451-0669 Fax: (573) 526-5348 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Website: http://www.dhss.state.mo.us/AbouttheDepartment/DeptOrg.html State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Dr. D. Kent King, Commissioner of Education Contact: Robin Coffman, Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner of Ed P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Phone: (573) 751-4212 Fax: (573) 751-8613 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: pubinfo@mail.dese.state.mo.us Website: http://dese.mo.gov/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Missouri Department of Higher Education Quentin Wilson, Commissioner of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 751-3940 Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757 Fax: (573) 751-6635 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: icweb@dhe.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ 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. Missouri Department of Higher Education Quentin Wilson, Commissioner of Higher Education Contact: Susanne Medley, Director of Marketing 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109-5717 Phone: (573) 751-2361 Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757 Fax: (573) 751-6635 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Missouri) W. Nicholas Knight, Chair Contact: Michael Bouman, Executive Director Suite 201 543 Hanley Industrial Court St. Louis, MO 63144-1905 Phone: (314) 781-9660 Toll-Free: (800) 357-0909 Fax: (314) 781-9681 Email: mail@mohumanities.org or michael@mohumanities.org Website: http://www.mohumanities.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. Missouri State Library Barbara Reading, Library Director Contact: Sara Parker, State Librarian P.O. Box 387 600 West Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387 Phone: (573) 751-2751 Toll-Free: (800) 325-0131 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 751-3612 TTY: (800) 735-2466 Website: http://www.sos.mo.gov/library/ 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. Missouri Parents Act Mary Kay Savage, Executive Director Diana Biere, Associate Director Contact: Connie Smith, Administrative Support Suite 302 One West Armour Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: (816) 531-7070 Toll-Free: (800) 743-7634 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (816) 531-4777 TTY: (800) 743-7634 Email: mpact@ptimpact.com or csmith@ptimpact.com Website: http://www.ptimpact.com/ 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. Missouri PTA Tina Zubeck, President Contact: Julia Ransom, Office Manager 2100 I-70 Drive SW Columbia, MO 65203-0099 Phone: (573) 445-4161 Toll-Free: (800) 328-7330 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 445-4163 Email: mo_office@pta.org or mcptoffice@aol.com Website: http://www.mopta.org State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation (Missouri) Ron Vessell, Assistant Commissioner Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 3024 Dupont Circle Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525 Phone: (573) 751-3251 Toll-Free: (877) 222-8963 Fax: (573) 751-1441 TTY: (573) 751-0881 Website: http://www.vr.dese.state.mo.us/vr/co/VRWebsite.nsf Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Missouri) Ron Vessel, Assistant Commissioner Contact: Cindi Walker, Billing Specialist II Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 3024 Dupont Circle Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525 Phone: (573) 751-3251 Toll-Free: (877) 222-8963 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 751-1441 TTY: (573) 751-0881 Email: vessell@vr.dese.state.mo.us Website: http://www.vr.dese.state.mo.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 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. McREL Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science John T. Waters, CEO Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning Suite 500 2550 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: (303) 337-0990 Toll-Free: (800) 949-6387 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: waters@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.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. Literacy Investment for Tomorrow (Missouri) Timothy O'Day, Executive Director Contact: Steve Schnell, Resource Center Coordinator Suite 601 500 Northwest Plaza Saint Ann, MO 63074-2221 Phone: (314) 291-4443 Toll-Free: (800) 729-4443 Fax: (314) 291-7385 Email: today@webster.edu or sschnell@webster.edu Website: http://www.lift-missouri.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. Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning J. Timothy Waters, Executive Director Suite 500 2550 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: (303) 337-0990 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: info@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.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. High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium Jerry Chaffin, Principal Investigator Contact: Marilyn Ault, Codirector Joseph R. Pearson Hall Suite 239 1122 West Campus Road Lawrence, KS 66045 Phone: (785) 864-0699 Toll-Free: (888) TEC-2001 (832–2001) Fax: (785) 864-0704 Email: info@hprtec.org Website: http://hprtec.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 (Missouri) Craig Rector Contact: Amy James, Supervisor, Federal Discretionary Grants State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 526-3232 Fax: (573) 526-6698 Email: webreplyimprfdg@dese.mo.gov Website: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divimprove/fedprog/discretionarygrants/ho ... 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 (Missouri) Jon Warren, Assistant Division Director Division of Offender Rehabilitation P.O. Box 236 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 526-6533 Fax: (573) 526-3009 Email: jwarren@mail.doc.state.mo.us Website: http://www.corrections.state.mo.us/division/rehab/rehab.htm 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 Office (Missouri) Steve Coffman Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P. O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-1249 Fax: (573) 526-5710 Email: steve.coffman@dese.mo.us Website: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divvoced/adult_ed_and_literacy_index.htm State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education (Missouri) Contact: Melodie Friedebach, Assistant Commissioner Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-5739 Fax: (573) 526-4404 Email: melodie.friedebach@dese.mo.gov Website: http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/ 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 Education (Missouri) Dr. Nancy Headrick, Assistant Commissioner of Career Education Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Fifth Floor 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: (573) 751-2660 Fax: (573) 526-4261 Email: nancy.headrick@mail.dese.mo.gov Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divvoced/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. LIFT--Literacy Investment for Tomorrow (Missouri) Tim O'Dea, Executive Director Suite 601 500 Northwest Plaza Saint Ann, MO 63074 Phone: (314) 291-4443 Toll-Free: (800) 729-4443 Fax: (314) 291-7385 Email: todea@webster.edu Website: http://www.lift-missouri.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. Missouri Tech Prep Shawn Brice Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Phone: (573) 522-1775 Fax: (573) 526-4261 Email: shawn.brice@dese.mo.gov Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/tech_prep_index.htm |
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