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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. Oklahoma Arts Council Betty Price, Executive Director Contact: Paulette Black, Arts in Education Director Jim Thorpe Building P.O. Box 52001-2001 Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2001 Phone: (405) 521-2931 Fax: (405) 521-6418 TTY: (405) 521-2931 Email: okarts@arts.ok.gov or paulette@arts.ok.gov Website: http://www.arts.ok.gov/ 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 (Oklahoma) Nancy von Bargen, Director of Child Care Services Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care Sequoyah Building 2400 North Lincoln Boulevard, P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Phone: (405) 521-3561 Toll-Free: (800) 347-2276 Fax: (405) 522-2564 Email: dale.wares@okdhs.org Website: http://www.okdhs.org/childcare/ 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 (Oklahoma) Kelsey Arnold, State Coordinator Oklahoma Historical Society Wiley Post Building 2100 North Lincoln Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 522-0692 Fax: (405) 521-2492 Email: karnold@ok-history.mus.ok.us Website: http://www.ok-history.mus.ok.us/edu/cord-map.htm 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 (Oklahoma) Mary Stalnaker Contact: Frank Gault, Programs Field Representative State Department of Human Services Division of Family Support Services P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Phone: (405) 521-3076 Toll-Free: (866) 411-1877 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 521-4158 Email: FSSInquiries@okdhs.org or frank.gault@okdhs.org Website: http://www.okdhs.org/fssd/ 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. State Regents for Higher Education (Oklahoma) Hans Brisch, Chancellor Suite 200 655 Research Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: (405) 225-9100 Fax: (405) 225-9230 Email: Hbrisch@osrhe.edu Website: http://www.okhighered.org/ 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 (Oklahoma) Suzanna Dooley, Chief, Maternal and Child Health Service State Department of Health Room 809 1000 NE 10th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299 Phone: (405) 271-4480 Fax: (405) 271-2994 Email: suzannad@health.state.ok.us Website: http://www.health.state.ok.us/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Oklahoma State Department of Education Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact: Dr. Phillip Applegate, Executive Director, Instructional Technology 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Phone: (405) 521-3301 Fax: (405) 521-6205 Email: sandy_garrett@mail.sde.state.ok.us Website: http://sde.state.ok.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program Mary Mowdy P.O. Box 3000 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3000 Phone: (405) 234-4300 Toll-Free: (800) 442-8642 Fax: (405) 234-4390 TTY: (405) 234-4511 Email: info@ogslp.org Website: http://www.ogslp.org/ 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. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Paul Risser, Chancellor Suite 200 655 Research Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: (405) 225-9100 Toll-Free: (800) 858-1840 Fax: (405) 225-9230 Email: studentinfo@osrhe.edu or tsimonton@osrhe.edu Website: http://www.okhighered.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Oklahoma Humanities Council Robert Mayer, Chair Contact: Dr. Anita R. May, President and Executive Director Festival Plaza Suite 270 428 West California Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Phone: (405) 235-0280 Fax: (405) 235-0289 Email: ohc@okhumanitiescouncil.org or anitamay@okhumanitiescouncil.org Website: http://www.okhumanitiescouncil.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. Oklahoma Department of Libraries Susan McVey Contact: Steve Beleu, Regional Depository Librarian 200 NE 18th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 521-2502 Toll-Free: (800) 522-8116 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 525-7804 Email: cbroadworth@oltn.odl.state.ok.us or sbeleu@oltn.odl.state.ok.us Website: http://www.odl.state.ok.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 Reaching Out in Oklahoma Sharon Bishop, Executive Director 1917 South Harvard Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73128-3049 Phone: (405) 681-9710 Toll-Free: (800) PL94-142 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 685-4006 Email: prook1@aol.com Website: http://www.iser.com/PRO.html 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. Oklahoma PTA Lois Breedlove, President Contact: Angela McKinney, Office Director Suite 214 2801 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 681-0750 Fax: (405) 681-0736 Email: oklahomapta@earthlink.net or ok_office@pta.org Website: http://www.okpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Oklahoma) Linda Parker Contact: Dee Porter, Deputy Director Department of Rehabilitation Services Suite 500 3535 NW 58th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4815 Phone: (405) 951-3400 Toll-Free: (800) 845-8476 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 951-3529 TTY: (405) 951-3400 Email: drspio@onenet.net Website: http://www.okrehab.org/ 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. Eisenhower Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Teaching Southwest Educational Development Laboratory 211 East Seventh Street Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 476-6861 Toll-Free: (800) 476-6861 Fax: (512) 476-2286 Email: scimast@sedl.org Website: http://www.sedl.org/scimast/ 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. South Central Collaborative for Equity Bradley Scott, Director, IDRA SCCE Contact: Christie Goodman, Communications Manager Intercultural Development Research Association Suite 350 5835 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78228-1190 Phone: (210) 444-1710 Fax: (210) 444-1714 Email: bradley.scott@idra.org Website: http://www.idra.org/scce/default.htm 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. Parents as Partners in Education (Oklahoma) Kimberly Francisco, Project Director Suite 212 4801 Classen Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4622 Phone: (405) 478-4078 Toll-Free: (877) 706-7472 Fax: (405) 478-4077 Email: info@parentsaspartners.org or ksfrancisco@parentsaspartners.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. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Dr. Wesley Hoover, President and CEO Contact: Dr. Joyce Pollard, Director, Institutional Communcations 211 East Seventh Street Austin, TX 78701-3281 Phone: (512) 476-6861 Toll-Free: (800) 476-6861 Fax: (512) 476-2286 TTY: (512) 476-6861 Email: info@sedl.org Website: http://www.sedl.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. Southeast Regional Resource Center Dr. Elizabeth W. Beale Auburn University--Montgomery P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124 Phone: (334) 244-3661 Fax: (334) 244-3101 TTY: (334) 244-3800 Email: ebeale@mail.aum.edu Website: http://edla.aum.edu/serrc/serrc.html 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 (VI Dallas) Gaydelle Lang, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Barbara O'Pry, Administrative Assistant Suite 2700 1999 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75201-6817 Phone: (214) 880-3011 Fax: (214) 880-2433 Email: gaydelle.lang@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#6 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 (Oklahoma) Amy Davis, State Coordinator State Department of Education Oliver Hodge Memorial Education Building 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 521-2846 Fax: (405) 521-2998 Email: amy_davis@mail.sde.state.ok.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 (Oklahoma) Dr. Owen Modeland, Superintendent of Schools Department of Corrections 2901 North Classen Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Phone: (405) 962-6135 Fax: (405) 962-6178 Email: pam.humphrey@doc.state.ok.us Website: http://www.doc.state.ok.us/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Lifelong Learning Section (Oklahoma) Linda Young State Department of Education Oliver Hodge Memorial Education Building, Room 115 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 521-3321 Toll-Free: (800) 405-0355 Fax: (405) 522-5394 Email: linda_young@sde.state.ok.us Website: http://sde.state.ok.us/pro/abe.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Services (Oklahoma) Contact: Pat Scholar, Assistant State Superintendent State Department of Education Room 411 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Phone: (405) 521-3351 Fax: (405) 522-3503 TTY: (405) 521-4875 Email: pat_scholar@sde.state.ok.us Website: http://sde.state.ok.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. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Phil Berkenbile, State Director Contact: Jay Evans, Program Specialist 1500 West Seventh Avenue Stillwater, OK 74074-4364 Phone: (405) 377-2000 Fax: (405) 743-5541 Email: pbowl@okcareertech.org Website: http://www.okcareertech.org/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Oklahoma Literacy Resource Office Leslie Gelders, Literacy Coordinator Contact: Rebecca Barker, Administrative Assistant Oklahoma Department of Libraries 200 Northeast 18th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3298 Phone: (405) 522-3205 Toll-Free: (800) 522-8116 Fax: (800) 397-8116 Email: lgelders@oltn.odl.state.ok.us or rbarker@oltn.odl.state.ok.us Website: http://www.odl.state.ok.us/literacy/ 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. Oklahoma Tech Prep Marsha Daves, Tech Prep State Coordinator Department of Career and Technology Education Innovative Initiatives & Services 1500 West Seventh Avenue Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: (405) 743-5158 Fax: (405) 743-5142 Email: mdare@okcareertech.org Website: http://www.okcareertech.org/iis/techprep.htm |
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