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State Services and Resources Other State Resource State Arts Agency State Child Care Licensing Office 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. Montana Arts Council Arlynn Fishbaugh, Executive Director Suite 252 316 North Park Avenue P.O. Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620-2201 Phone: (406) 444-6430 Toll-Free: (800) 282-3092 Fax: (406) 444-6548 Email: mac@state.mt.us Website: http://www.art.state.mt.us/ 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 (Montana) Mary Talton Contact: Becky Fleming-Siebenler, Supervisor P.O. Box 202953 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 444-7770 Fax: (406) 444-1742 Email: bfleming@state.mt.us Website: http://www.montanachildcare.com 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 (Montana) Gail Grady Contact: Barb Smith, Section Supervisor State Department of Public Health and Human Services 1218 East Sixth Avenue P.O. Box 202951 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 444-3617 Toll-Free: (800) 762-9891 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 444-2750 Email: dphhstech@state.mt.us Website: http://www.dphhs.state.mt.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. Montana University System Roger Barber, Interim Deputy Commissioner for Academic and Stude 2500 Broadway P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-0312 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: rbarber@oche.montana.edu Website: http://www.montana.edu/wwwoche/ 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 (Montana) JoAnn Walsh Dotson, Chief, Family and Community Health Bureau State Department of Public Health and Human Services 1400 Broadway P.O. Box 202951 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 444-4743 Fax: (406) 444-2606 Email: jdotson@state.mt.us Website: http://www.dphhs.state.mt.us/hpsd/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Montana Office of Public Instruction Linda McCulloch, Superintendent of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-2082 Toll-Free: (888) 231-9393 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 444-3924 Email: cbergeron@state.mt.us Website: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program Bruce Marks P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-6594 Toll-Free: (800) 537-7508 Fax: (406) 444-1869 Email: custserv@mgslp.state.mt.us or scholars@mgslp.state.mt.us Website: http://www.mgslp.state.mt.us/ 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. Montana University System Sheila Stearns, Commissioner of Higher Education Contact: Sherry Rosette, Assistant to Commissioner 2500 Broadway P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-6570 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: sstearns@oche.montana.edu or srosette@oche.montana.edu Website: http://www.montana.edu/wwwoche/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Committee for the Humanities (Montana) Dr. Mark A. Sherouse, Executive Director Contact: Kim Anderson, Administrative Assistant University of Montana 311 Brantly Hall Missoula, MT 59812-7848 Phone: (406) 243-6022 Toll-Free: (800) 624-6001 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 243-4836 Email: lastbest@selway.umt.edu or kanders@selway.umt.edu Website: http://www.humanities-mt.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. Montana State Library Karen Strege, State Librarian Contact: Kris Schmitz, Central Services Manager P.O. Box 201800 1515 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-1800 Phone: (406) 444-3115 Fax: (406) 444-5612 TTY: (406) 444-3005 Email: mslreference@state.mt.us or kschmitz@state.mt.us Website: http://msl.state.mt.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. Parents Let's Unite for Kids (Montana) Dennis Moore, Executive Director Contact: Roger Holt, Technology Director 516 North 32nd Street Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 255-0540 Toll-Free: (800) 222-7585 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 255-0523 TTY: (406) 255-0540 Email: plukinfo@pluk.org Website: http://www.pluk.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. Montana PTA Nancy Vadick, Interim President Contact: Garla Boland, Executive Director P.O. Box 6448 Great Falls, MT 59406 Phone: (406) 268-7475 Email: montanapta@montanapta.org Website: http://www.montanapta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (Montana) Joe A. Mathews, Administrator Department of Public Health and Human Services Disability Services Division 111 Sanders, Room 307, P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604-4210 Phone: (406) 444-2590 Toll-Free: (877) 296-1197 Fax: (406) 444-3632 TTY: (406) 444-2590 Website: http://www.dphhs.state.mt.us/dsd/ 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. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory's Comprehensive Center--Region X Dr. Carol Thomas, Executive Director Contact: Dr. Paul Palm, Center Director Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 Southwest Main Street Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-9625 Email: nwrac@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrac.org/ 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. Northwest Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science Teaching Kit Peixotto Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0445 Email: math_and_science@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/msec/ 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. Interwest Equity Assistance Center Ramon F. Villarreal Colorado State University School of Education 410 17th Street, Suite 1690 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 623-9384 Fax: (303) 623-9023 Email: villarreal@cahs.colostate.edu Website: http://www.colostate.edu/programs/EAC/index.html 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. Montana Parent Information Resource Center Contact: Barbara Riley, Family Basics Coordinator 127 North Higgins Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: (406) 543-3550 Toll-Free: (800) 914-1927 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 721-4584 Email: mpirc@montana.com Website: http://www.montanapirc.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. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Carol Thomas, Chief Executive Officer Suite 500 101 Southwest Main Street Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0448 Email: info@nwrel.org or enf@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.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. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center John Copenhaver Utah State University Suite 112 1780 North Research Parkway North Logan, UT 84341 Phone: (435) 752-0238 Fax: (435) 753-9750 TTY: (435) 753-9750 Email: cope@cc.usu.edu or john.copenhaver@usu.edu Website: http://www.usu.edu/mprrc/ Regional Technology Consortia Program Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning. Northwest Educational Technology Consortium Seymour Hanfling, Director, Technology in Education Center Contact: Kyle La Trace, Management Assistant Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 Southwest Main Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-0658 Toll-Free: (800) 211-9435 Toll-Free Restrictions: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA residents only Fax: (503) 275-0449 Email: netc@nwrel.org Website: http://www.netc.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 (VIII Denver) Patricia M. Chlouber U.S. Department of Education Regional Office Federal Building, Suite 310 1244 Speer Boulevard Denver, CO 80204-3582 Phone: (303) 844-3544 Fax: (303) 844-2524 Email: patricia.chlouber@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html 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 (Montana) Terry Teichrow, Education Specialist Contact: Joan Franke, Administrative Assistant Office of Public Instruction 1300 11th Avenue P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-2036 Fax: (406) 444-3924 Email: tteichrow@state.mt.us or jfranke@state.mt.us Website: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/homeless/ 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 (Montana) Bill Slaughter Contact: Rhonda Schaffer, Budget Bureau Chief Department of Corrections 1539 11th Avenue P.O. Box 201301 Helena, MT 59620-1301 Phone: (406) 444-3930 Fax: (406) 444-9818 Email: webadmin@cor.state.mt.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, Technical, and Adult Education (Montana) Becky Bird, State Director, Adult Basic and Literacy Education Contact: Becky Bird, Adult Education Specialist Office of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 1227 11th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-4443 Toll-Free: (888) 231-9393 Fax: (406) 444-1373 TTY: (406) 444-0169 Email: bbird@state.mt.us Website: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education (Montana) Robert Runkel Office of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-4429 Toll-Free: (888) 231-9393 Fax: (406) 444-3924 TTY: (406) 444-0169 Email: brunkel@state.mt.us Website: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/SpecEd/ 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 Vocational-Technical Education (Montana) Sheila Stearns, Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Arlene Parisot, Director of Workforce Development Contact: Rachel Helvik, Program Coordinator Workforce Development Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education 2500 Broadway, P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-0318 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: rhelvik@oche.montana.edu or aparisot@oche.montana.edu Website: http://www.montana.edu/wwwoche/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. ABLE Network Literacy Resource Center Kristin Ockert Contact: Diane McGuinn, Resource Center Coordinator P.O. Box 42496 Olympia, WA 98504-2496 Phone: (360) 586-3527 Fax: (360) 586-3529 Email: able@sbctc.ctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/able/default.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. Montana School-to-Work Dr. Arlene Parisot, Director for Workforce Development Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-0316 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: aparisot@oche.montana.edu or gburns@oche.montana.edu Website: http://www.mus.montana.edu |
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