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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 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. Ohio Arts Council Wayne Lawson, Executive Director Contact: Mary Campbell-Zopf, Director, Arts in Education Arts in Education Program 727 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43205-1796 Phone: (614) 466-2613 Toll-Free: (888) 243-8622 Fax: (614) 466-4494 Email: wayne.lawson@oac.state.oh.us or maryc-z@oac.state.oh.us Website: http://www.oac.state.oh.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 (Ohio) Terrie Hare, Bureau Chief Contact: Carol Ankrom, Section Chief State Department of Job and Family Services Bureau of Child Care, Third Floor 255 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43215-5222 Phone: (614) 466-3822 Toll-Free: (866) 635-3748 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 728-6803 TTY: (614) 752-3951 Email: ChildCare@odjfs.state.oh.us Website: http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/ 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 (Ohio) Sara Bendure, State Coordinator Ohio Historical Society 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Phone: (614) 297-2618 Toll-Free: (800) 686-6124 Fax: (614) 297-2318 Email: historyday@ohiohistory.org or sbendure@ohiohistory.org Website: http://www.ohiohistory.org/historyday/ 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 (Ohio) J. Nick Baird, Director of Health Contact: Dr. James Bryant, Bureau Chief State Department of Health Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps 246 North High Street, Second Floor, P.O. Box 1603 Columbus, OH 43216-1603 Phone: (614) 466-1547 Toll-Free: (800) 755-4769 Fax: (614) 728-3616 Email: BCMH@gw.odh.state.oh.us or jbryant@gw.odh.state.oh.us Website: http://www.odh.state.oh.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. Board of Regents (Ohio) Roderick Chu, Chancellor Contact: E. Garrison Walters, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Economic 36th Floor 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215-3414 Phone: (614) 466-0885 Fax: (614) 466-5866 Email: Gwalters@regents.state.oh.us or regents@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://www.regents.state.oh.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. Maternal and Child Health (Ohio) Dr. David P. Schor, Chief, Division of Family and Community Health Ser Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Child and Family Health Services 246 North High Street Columbus, OH 43216-011 Phone: (614) 466-1663 Fax: (614) 728-3616 Email: webmaster@gw.odh.state.oh.us Website: http://www.odh.state.oh.us/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Ohio Department of Education Dr. Susan Tave Zelman, Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact: Dr. Lynn Wallich, Assistant Director, Customer Service 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338 Fax: (614) 752-3956 Email: lynn.wallich@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation Richard George, Chief Executive Office Contact: Tana Johnson, Customer Service Supervisor P.O. Box 7658 2401 International Lane Madison, WI 53704 Phone: (608) 246-1800 Toll-Free: (800) 236-5900 Email: service@glhec.org Website: http://https://www.mygreatlakes.com/ 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. Ohio Board of Regents Charles Shahid State Grants and Scholarships Department 57 East Main Street Fourth Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-7420 Toll-Free: (888) 833-1133 Fax: (614) 752-5903 Email: cshahid@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Ohio) Jerry Holt, Chair Contact: Dr. Gale E. Peterson, Executive Director Suite 1620 471 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215-3857 Phone: (614) 461-7802 Toll-Free: (800) 293-9774 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 461-4651 Email: ohc@ohiohumanities.org or gale@ohiohumanities.org Website: http://www.ohiohumanities.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 Ohio Mike Lucas, State Librarian Contact: Gretchen Persohn, Head, Research Services 274 East First Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Phone: (614) 644-6952 Toll-Free: (800) 686-1532 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 644-7004 Email: gpersohn@sloma.state.oh.us Website: http://winslo.state.oh.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. Child Advocacy Center (Ohio) Cathy Heizman Memorial Inc. 3000 Vernon Place Cincinnati, OH 45219 Phone: (513) 621-3032 Toll-Free: (888) 540-3924 Fax: (513) 559-0300 Email: info@memorialinc.com Website: http://www.memorialinc.com/ Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Margaret Burley, Executive Director Contact: Martha Lause, Librarian Bank One Building Suite 302 165 West Center Street Marion, OH 43302-3741 Phone: (740) 382-5452 Toll-Free: (800) 374-2806 Fax: (740) 383-6421 TTY: (740) 382-5452 Email: ocecd@gte.net 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. Ohio PTA Barb Bungard, President Contact: Barbara Sprague, Executive Director 40 Northwoods Boulevard Columbus, OH 43235 Phone: (614) 781-6344 Fax: (614) 781-6349 Email: oh_office@pta.org or PTA40@aol.com Website: http://www.ohiopta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Ohio) John M. Connelly, Executive Director Contact: Ginger Oswald, Administrative Assistant Rehabilitation Services Commission 400 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus, OH 43235-4604 Phone: (614) 438-1210 Toll-Free: (800) 282-4536, Ext. 1210 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 785-5012 TTY: (614) 438-1200 Email: john.connelly@rsc.state.oh.us Website: http://www.rsc.ohio.gov/ 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. North Central Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Consortium Gil Valdez, Deputy Director Contact: Barbara Youngren, Program Director Learning Point Associates (NCREL) Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6710 Email: valdez@learningpt.org or youngren@learningpt.org Website: http://www.learningpt.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. Programs for Educational Opportunity Percy Bates Contact: Ted Wilson, Editor University of Michigan 1005 School of Education 610 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 Phone: (734) 763-9910 Fax: (734) 763-2137 Email: peo@umich.edu or eqty@umich.edu Website: http://www.umich.edu/~eqtynet/ 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. Ohio Parent Information and Resource Center Emby Miller, Director, Education and Youth Services 788 Mt. Vernon Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219 Phone: (614) 257-6300 x108 Toll-Free: (866) 253-1829 Fax: (614) 257-6327 Email: emiller@cul.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. North Central Regional Educational Laboratory Gina Burkhardt, Executive Director Contact: Arlene Hough, Resource Center Director Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: info@ncrel.org Website: http://www.ncrel.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/ 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 (V Chicago) Brent Hoffman, Acting Secretary's Regional Representative Suite 1094 111 North Canal Street Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: (312) 353-8192 Fax: (312) 353-5147 Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIIA/Regions/#5 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 (Ohio) Dr. Stephen Barr, Executive Director Contact: Thomas Dannis, Homeless Coordinator State Department of Education 933 High Street Worthington, OH 43085-4087 Phone: (614) 466-4161 Fax: (614) 752-1622 Email: FA_Dannis@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/fed/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 (Ohio) Dr. Jerry McGlone, Superintendent Contact: Denise L. Justice, Assistant Superintendent Ohio Central School System 1050 Freeway Drive North Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: (614) 752-0311 Fax: (614) 466-9714 Website: http://www.drc.state.oh.us/web/educatio.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 Basic and Literacy Education (Ohio) Denise Pottmeyer, State Director Contact: Jeff Gove, Consultant Ohio Department of Education Mail Stop 614 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: (614) 466-5015 Fax: (614) 728-8470 Email: denise.pottmeyer@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/ctae/adult/ABLE/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office for Exceptional Children (Ohio) Mike Armstrong State Department of Education Second Floor, Mail Stop 202 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: (614) 466-2650 Fax: (614) 728-1097 Email: mike.armstrong@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.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. Career-Technical and Adult Education (Ohio) Vicki L. Melvin State Department of Education Sixth Floor 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: (614) 466-3430 Fax: (614) 644-5702 Email: vicki.melvin@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/ctae/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Ohio Literacy Resource Center (The) Marty Ropog Contact: Dianna Baycich, Literacy Projects Coordinator Kent State University Research 1--1100 Summit Street P. O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 Phone: (330) 672-2007 Toll-Free: (800) 765-2897 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (330) 672-4841 TTY: (330) 672-2379 Email: olrc@literacy.kent.edu or dbaycich@literacy.kent.edu Website: http://literacy.kent.edu/ 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. Ohio College Tech Prep C. Richard Arndt, Director, K-16 Initiatives Contact: Nick Wilson, Assistant Director, K-16 Initiatives Board of Regents 36th Floor 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43266-3414 Phone: (614) 466-3334 Fax: (614) 466-5866 Email: darndt@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://www.regents.state.oh.us/techprep/ |
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