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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. North Carolina Arts Council Mary Regan, Executive Director Contact: Linda Bamford, Arts in Education Director Department of Cultural Resources Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 Phone: (919) 733-9044 Fax: (919) 715-5406 Email: ncarts@ncmail.net or linda.bamford@ncmail.net Website: http://www.ncarts.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. Regulatory Services Section (North Carolina) Peggy Ball Contact: June Locklear, Chief Division of Child Development 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Phone: (919) 662-4499 Toll-Free: (800) 859-0829 Toll-Free Restrictions: NC residents only Fax: (919) 661-4845 Email: webmasterdcd@ncmail.net Website: http://www.ncchildcare.net/ 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 (North Carolina) Jo Ann Williford, State Coordinator Department of Cultural Resources Office of Archives and History 4610 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4610 Phone: (919) 807-7284 Fax: (919) 733-8807 Email: joann.williford@ncmail.net Website: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/edu-outrch/historyday.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 (North Carolina) Leah Devlin, Division Director and Acting Health Director Contact: Carol Tant, Head, Children and Youth Branch Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Women's, and Children's Health 1916 Mail Service Centre Raleigh, NC 27699-1916 Phone: (919) 733-2815 Toll-Free: (800) 737-3028 Fax: (919) 715-3925 Email: carol.tant@ncmail.net Website: http://www.dhhs.state.nc.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. North Carolina Community College System Martin Lancaster, President Contact: Sandra Hall, Executive Assistant Caswell Building 200 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603-1337 Phone: (919) 733-7051 Fax: (919) 733-0680 Email: halls@ncccs.cc.nc.us Website: http://www.ncccs.cc.nc.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. Women's and Children's Health Section (North Carolina) Dr. Leah Devlin, State Health Director Contact: Dr. Kevin Ryan, Section Chief State Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health 1916 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1916 Phone: (919) 715-7937 Fax: (919) 715-3925 Email: kevin.ryan@ncmail.net Website: http://wch.dhhs.state.nc.us/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Michael E. Ward, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janice Davis, Deputy Superintendent 301 North Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 807-3300 Fax: (919) 807-3445 Email: information@dpi.state.nc.us Website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Dr. Steven E. Brooks, Executive Director Contact: Elizabeth McDuffie, Director, Education, Training, and Outreach P. O. Box 13663 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: (919) 549-8614 Toll-Free: (800) 700-1775 Fax: (919) 549-8481 Email: information@ncseaa.edu Website: http://www.ncseaa.edu/ 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. North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Dr. Steven E. Brooks, Executive Director Contact: Elizabeth McDuffie, Director, Education, Training, and Outreach P.O. Box 13663 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663 Phone: (919) 549-8614 Toll-Free: (866) 866-2362 Toll-Free Restrictions: NC residents only Fax: (919) 549-8481 Email: programinformation@cfnc.org Website: http://www.cfnc.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (North Carolina) Dr. Lucinda MacKethan, Chair Contact: Douglas Quin, Executive Director Suite 403 200 South Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: (336) 334-5325 Fax: (336) 334-5052 Email: nchc@gborocollege.edu or dquin@gborocollege.edu Website: http://www.nchumanities.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. State Library of North Carolina Contact: Sandra M. Cooper, State Librarian 4640 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4640 Phone: (919) 807-7405 Fax: (919) 733-8748 Email: scooper@library.dcr.state.nc.us Website: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.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. Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (North Carolina) Connie Hawkins, Executive Director Contact: Mary LaCorte, PTI Director Suites 102/103 907 Barra Row Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: (704) 892-1321 Toll-Free: (800) 962-6817 Toll-Free Restrictions: NC residents only Fax: (704) 892-5028 TTY: (704) 892-1321 Email: information@ecac-parentcenter.org or ecac1@aol.com Website: http://www.ECAC-parentcenter.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. North Carolina PTA Debra Horton, President Contact: Nellie Taylor, Program Coordinator 3501 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612-4934 Phone: (919) 787-0534 Toll-Free: (800) 255-0417 Toll-Free Restrictions: NC residents only Fax: (919) 787-0569 Email: office@ncpta.org Website: http://www.ncpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (North Carolina) George D. McCoy Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, State Office Department of Health and Human Services 2801 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2801 Phone: (919) 855-3500 Fax: (919) 733-7968 TTY: (919) 733-5924 Email: dvr.info@ncmail.net Website: http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/ Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (North Carolina) Debbie Jackson Division of Services for the Blind Department of Health and Human Services 309 Ashe Avenue, 2601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2601 Phone: (919) 733-9822 Fax: (919) 733-9769 TTY: (919) 733-9700 Email: debbie.jackson@ncmail.net Website: http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dsb/ 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 IV Comprehensive Center Dr. Sandra Angius P.O. Box 1348 Charleston, WV 25325-1348 Phone: (304) 347-0409 Toll-Free: (800) 624-9120 Fax: (304) 347-0489 TTY: (304) 347-0448 Email: aelinfo@ael.org Website: http://www.ael.org/cac/ 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. Southeast Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education at SERVE Dr. Francena Cummings Contact: Michael Vigliano, Program Specialist Suite 400 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: (850) 671-6033 Toll-Free: (800) 854-0476 Fax: (850) 671-6010 Email: fcumming@serve.org or mviglian@serve.org Website: http://www.serve.org/Eisenhower/ 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. Southeastern Equity Center Jerry Graniero Contact: Grace Reyes, Business Manager Miami Equity Associates, Inc. Suite 304 1401 East Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 765-3553 Fax: (954) 523-3340 Email: info@southeastequity.org Website: http://www.southeastequity.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. Parent Partners (North Carolina) Connie Hawkins Contact: Beverly Roberts, Project Coordinator Exceptional Children's Assistance Center Suite 102-103 907 Barra Row Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: (704) 892-1321 Toll-Free: (800) 962-6817 Toll-Free Restrictions: NC residents only Fax: (704) 892-5028 Email: ecac@ecacmail.org Website: http://www.ecac-parentcenter.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. SERVE John Sanders, Executive Director University of North Carolina--Greensboro P.O. Box 5367 Greensboro, NC 27435-5367 Phone: (336) 315-7400 Toll-Free: (800) 755-3277 Fax: (336) 315-7457 Email: info@serve.org Website: http://www.serve.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. 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/ Regional Technology Consortia Program Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning. SouthEast Initiatives Regional Technology in Education Consortium Dr. Elizabeth Byrom, Director of Technology/SERVE Suite C-102 3333 Chapel Hill Boulevard Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 402-1060 Toll-Free: (800) 755-3277 Fax: (919) 402-1617 Email: seirtec@serve.org Website: http://www.seirtec.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 (IV Atlanta) Dr. S. Anne Hancock Contact: Mallissa Spann, Program Specialist Department of Education Suite 19T40 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 562-6225 Fax: (404) 562-6350 Email: usedregion4@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#4 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 (North Carolina) Debra Mchenry, Homeless Coordinator State Department of Public Instruction ALP & Safe Schools/Instructional Support 6350 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6350 Phone: (919) 807-3941 Fax: (919) 807-3917 Email: dmchenry@dpi.state.nc.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 Division (North Carolina) Rose True, Director of Educational Services Contact: Aujanette Wilson, Processing Assistant Department of Corrections, Division of Prisons 4264 MSC 831 West Morgan Street Raleigh, NC 27669-4264 Phone: (919) 838-3642 Fax: (919) 838-4764 Email: info@doc.state.nc.us Website: http://www.doc.state.nc.us/DOP/education/index.htm State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Basic Skills Program (North Carolina) Dr. Randy Whitfield, Associate Vice President of Academic and Student S North Carolina Community College System Caswell Building 5016 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-5016 Phone: (919) 733-7051 Fax: (919) 733-0680 Email: randyw@ncccs.cc.nc.us State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Exceptional Children Division (North Carolina) Mary N. Watson North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 6356 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6356 Phone: (919) 807-3969 Fax: (919) 807-3243 Email: mwatson@dpi.state.nc.us Website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ec/ 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. Career-Technical Education (North Carolina) Kenneth Smith, State Tech Prep Coordinator State Department of Public Instruction 6358 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6358 Phone: (919) 807-3870 Fax: (919) 807-3899 Email: kesmith@dpi.state.nc.us Website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/workforce_development/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. North Carolina Community College Literacy Resource Center Bob Allen, Coordinator Caswell Building, Fifth Floor 200 West Jones Street 5025 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-5025 Phone: (919) 807-7144 Toll-Free: (800) 553-9759 Toll-Free Restrictions: NC residents only Fax: (919) 807-7164 Email: allenb@ncccs.cc.nc.us Website: http://www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/Basic_Skills/ncccLiteracyResourceCenter2.ht ... 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. Career Technical Education (North Carolina) Kenneth Smith Department of Public Instruction 301 North Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601-2825 Phone: (919) 807-3870 Email: kesmith@dpi.state.nc.us Website: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/workforce_development/ |
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