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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 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 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 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/ Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association (New York) Seymour Fliegel, President Contact: Vanessa Silva, Director of Support Services Suite 914 28 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 302-8800 Fax: (212) 302-0088 Email: vsilva@cei-pea.org Website: http://www.ceiintl.org/ Gifted Child Society Janet Chen, Executive Director 190 Rock Road Glen Rock, NJ 07452-1736 Phone: (201) 444-6530 Fax: (201) 444-9099 Email: admin@gifted.org Website: http://www.gifted.org/ Learning Resource Center--North Sandra Russo, Manager State Department of Education Sixth Floor 240 South Harrison Street East Orange, NJ 07018 Phone: (973) 414-4491 Fax: (973) 414-4496 TTY: (973) 266-1849 Email: lrcnorth@doe.state.nj.us New Jersey Office of Special Education Programs Barbara Gantwerk Contact: Bob Haugh, Project Director State Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-6431 Fax: (609) 292-5558 Email: robert.haugh@doe.state.nj.us or bill.freeman@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ New Jersey Technical Assistance Project Roberta Wohle, Project Director Office of Special Education Programs P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-6430 Fax: (609) 292-5558 TTY: (609) 984-8432 Email: rwohle@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. New Jersey State Council on the Arts David A. Miller, Acting Executive Director Contact: Robin Middleman P.O. Box 306 Trenton, NJ 08625-0306 Phone: (609) 292-6130 Fax: (609) 989-1440 TTY: (609) 633-1186 Email: robinm@arts.sos.state.nj.us Website: http://www.njartscouncil.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 (New Jersey) Richard Crane, Bureau Chief Bureau of Licensing, Department of Human Services Division of Youth and Family Services P.O. Box 717 Trenton, NJ 08625-0717 Phone: (609) 292-1018 Toll-Free: (877) 667-9845 Fax: (609) 292-6976 Email: contactbol@dhs.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dyfs/licensing.html 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 (New Jersey) Nancy Norris-Bauer, State Coordinator William Paterson University Raubinger Hall 438 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: (973) 720-3148 Fax: (973) 720-3503 Email: norrisn@wpunj.edu or NJHistoryDay@wpunj.edu 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 (New Jersey) Celeste Andriot Wood, Assistant Commissioner Contact: Gloria Rodriguez, D.S.W. Director State Department of Health and Senior Services Special Child, Adult and Early Intervention Services Program P.O. Box 364 Trenton, NJ 08625-0364 Phone: (609) 777-7778 Fax: (609) 292-9288 Email: gloria.rodriguez@doh.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/scservic.htm 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 (New Jersey) Dr. Clifton R. Lacy, Commissioner Contact: Carolyn Holmes, Deputy Commissioner State Department of Health and Senior Services Family Health Services, MCCH 50 East State Street, P.O. Box 364 Trenton, NJ 08625-0364 Phone: (609) 292-4043 Fax: (609) 292-3580 Email: celeste.andriot-wood@doh.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/health/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. New Jersey Department of Education Dr. William L. Librera, Commissioner P.O. Box 500 100 Riverview Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 292-4469 Fax: (609) 777-4099 Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Elizabeth Wong, Executive Director Contact: John Iacovelli, Director, Client Services P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625-0540 Phone: (609) 588-3214 Toll-Free: (800) 792-8670 Fax: (609) 588-7389 TTY: (609) 588-2526 Email: osacs@hesaa.org Website: http://www.hesaa.org/intro.asp 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. Commission on Higher Education (New Jersey) Laurence Downes, Chairman Contact: Dr. James E. Sulton Jr., Executive Director 20 West State Street P.O. Box 542 Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Phone: (609) 292-4310 Fax: (609) 292-7225 Email: nj_che@che.state.nj.us or jsulton@che.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/index.htm Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (New Jersey) E. Michael Angulo, Executive Director Contact: John Iacovelli, Director of Client Services P.O. Box 540 Building 4 Quakerbridge Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625-0540 Phone: (609) 588-3226 Toll-Free: (800) 792-8670 Fax: (609) 588-7389 TTY: (609) 588-2526 Website: http://www.hesaa.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Council for the Humanities (New Jersey) Debra Spruill, Chair Contact: Jane Brailove Rutkoff, Executive Director Sixth Floor 28 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Phone: (609) 695-4838 Toll-Free: (888) FYI-NJCH (394-6524) Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (609) 695-4929 Email: njch@njch.org or jrutkoff@njch.org Website: http://www.njch.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. New Jersey State Library Contact: Norma Blake, State Librarian P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 Phone: (609) 292-6200 Fax: (609) 292-2746 Email: nblake@njstatelib.org Website: http://www.njstatelib.org/ 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. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey, Inc. Diana MTK Autin, Executive Director Debra Jennings, Executive Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: SPAN@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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. New Jersey PTA Lynn Morris, President Contact: Cicely Smith, Office Manager 900 Berkeley Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618 Phone: (609) 393-5004 Fax: (609) 393-8471 Email: nj_office@pta.org Website: http://www.njpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (New Jersey) Vito DeSantis, Executive Director Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired 153 Halsey Street P.O. Box 47017 Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 648-2324 Fax: (973) 648-3589 Website: http://www.cbvi.nj.gov Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (New Jersey) Thomas G. Jennings Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 398 135 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0398 Phone: (609) 292-5987 Toll-Free: (866) 871-7867 Fax: (609) 292-8347 TTY: (609) 292-2919 Email: cmycoff@dol.state.nj.us or dvradmin@dol.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/vrsindex.html 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. Desegregation Assistance Center/Equity Assistance Center Dr. Joan O. Dawson, Director of the Equity Assistance Center Contact: Dr. LaRuth Gray, Deputy Director New York University Suite 72 82 Washington Square East New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 998-5100 Toll-Free: (800) 469-8224 Fax: (212) 995-4199 Email: laruth.gray@nyu.edu Website: http://www.nyu.edu/education/metrocenter/EAC.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. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey, Inc. Diana MTK Auttin & Debra Jennings, Codirectors Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: span@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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/ 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 (II) (New York City) Valarie Smith, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative 12th Floor 75 Park Place New York, NY 10007 Phone: (212) 264-7005 Fax: (212) 264-4427 Email: valarie.smith@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#2 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 (New Jersey) Eunice Y. Couselo, Director, Office of Specialized Populations Contact: Danielle Anderson-Thomas, Education Program Development Specialist State Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 984-4974 Fax: (609) 633-6874 Email: danielle.anderson-thomas@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ 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. Department of Corrections, Office of Educational Services (New Jersey) Patty Friend P.O. Box 863 Trenton, NJ 08625-0863 Phone: (609) 292-8054 Fax: (609) 777-4143 Email: pubinfo@doc.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Office of Vocational-Technical, Career, and Adult Programs (New Jersey) Michael Klavon, Acting Director Contact: Dian Bates, Manager, Bureau of Adult Education River View Executive Plaza Building 100 Route 29, P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-0500 Fax: (609) 984-5347 Website: http://www.nj.gov/njded/voc/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education Programs (New Jersey) Barbara Gantwerk Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 292-0147 Fax: (609) 984-8422 TTY: (609) 984-8432 Website: http://www.nj.gov/njded/specialed/ 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, Career, and Adult Programs (New Jersey) Michael Klavon, Acting Director State Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-0665 Toll-Free: (877) 652-2733 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (609) 984-5347 Website: http://www.nj.gov/njded/voc/ 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. Office of Vocational-Technical, Career, and Adult Programs (New Jersey) Michael Klavon, Acting Director Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-0665 Fax: (609) 984-5347 Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ |
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