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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/ Division of Curriculum (Texas) Dr. Sharon Jackson, Deputy Associate Commissioner Contact: Hellen Bedgood, Assistant Curriculum Director 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 463-9581 Fax: (512) 463-8057 Email: curric@tea.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ Prevention Services (Texas) Dr. Tracy A. Levins, Director of Prevention 4900 North Lamar Boulevard P.O. Box 4260 Austin, TX 78765-4260 Phone: (512) 424-6033 Fax: (512) 424-6010 Email: prevention@tyc.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tyc.state.tx.us/prevention/ STAR Center (The) Dr. Maria Robledo Montecel, Principal Investigator Contact: Dr. Albert Cortez, Site Director Suite 350 5835 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78228-1190 Phone: (210) 444-1710 Toll-Free: (888) FYI-STAR (394-7827) Fax: (210) 444-1714 Email: acortez@idra.org or contact@idra.org Website: http://www.starcenter.org/ Texas Center for Educational Technology Keith Restine Contact: Dr. James L. Poirot, Executive Director University of North Texas P.O. Box 305280 Denton, TX 76203-5280 Phone: (940) 565-4433 Fax: (940) 565-4425 Email: tcet@unt.edu Website: http://www.tcet.unt.edu/ Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education Theresa Parsons, Executive Director Contact: Judy Carr, Associate Executive Director Suite 302 406 East 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 474-4492 Toll-Free: (888) 433-4492 Fax: (512) 474-9598 Email: info@tcase.org Website: http://www.tcase.org/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Texas Commission on the Arts Ricardo Hernandez, Executive Director P.O. Box 13406 Austin, TX 78711-3406 Phone: (512) 463-5535 Toll-Free: (800) 252-9415 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (512) 475-2699 TTY: (512) 475-3327 Email: front.desk@arts.state.tx.us Website: http://www.arts.state.tx.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 (Texas) Diana Spiser Contact: Michele Adams, Day Care Licensing Standards Specialist Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Mail Code E-550 P.O. Box 149030 Austin, TX 78714-9030 Phone: (512) 438-3269 Toll-Free: (800) 862-5252 Fax: (512) 438-3848 Email: agencyinfo@tdprs.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/de ... 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 (Texas) Holly O'Rear, State Coordinator State Historical Association University of Texas One University Station D0901 Austin, TX 78712-0332 Phone: (512) 471-1525 Fax: (512) 471-1551 Email: holly_orear@mail.utexas.edu or barnett@mail.utexas.edu Website: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/education/thd/ 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 Care Needs (Texas) Eduardo Sanchez, Commissioner Contact: Sam Cooper, Division Director State Department of Health Moreton Building, Room 442 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3110 Phone: (512) 458-7111 x3110 Toll-Free: (800) 252-8023 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (512) 458-7417 Email: sam.cooper@tdh.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/cshcn/default.htm/ 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. Higher Education Coordinating Board (Texas) Dr. Don Brown, Commissioner Contact: Dr. Glenda O. Barron, Assistant Commissioner Community and Technical Colleges Division P.O. Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711 Phone: (512) 427-6255 Fax: (512) 427-6444 Email: glenda.barron@thecb.state.tx.us Website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/CTC/ 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 (Texas) Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Commissioner Contact: Fouad Berrahou, Title V Director State Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3199 Phone: (512) 458-7321 Toll-Free: (888) 963-7111 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (512) 458-7358 TTY: (512) 458-7708 Email: fouad.berrahou@tdh.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/mch/default.htm State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Texas Education Agency Robert Scott, Chief Deputy William B. Travis Building 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-1494 Phone: (512) 463-9734 Fax: (512) 463-9838 TTY: (512) 475-3540 Email: teainfo@tea.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Milton G. Wright, President P.O. Box 83100 Round Rock, TX 78683-3100 Phone: (512) 219-5700 Toll-Free: (800) 845-6267 Fax: (512) 219-4633 TTY: (512) 219-4560 Email: cust.assist@tgslc.org Website: http://www.tgslc.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. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Don W. Brown, Commissioner Contact: Casey Kennedy, Director of Web Services P.O. Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711 Phone: (512) 427-6101 Toll-Free: (800) 242-3062 Fax: (512) 427-6127 Website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Council for the Humanities (Texas) Michael Gillette, Executive Director Contact: Julia Aguilar, Program Specialist Banister Place A 3809 South Second Street Austin, TX 78704-7058 Phone: (512) 440-1991 Fax: (512) 440-0115 Email: jaguilar@public-humanities.org or bdavis@public-humanities.org Website: http://www.public-humanities.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. Texas State Library and Archives Commission Peggy D. Rudd, Director and Librarian Contact: Liz Demoss, Executive Assistant 1201 Brazos Street P. O. Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 Phone: (512) 463-5460 Fax: (512) 463-5436 Email: peggy.rudd@tsl.state.tx.us or dir.lib@tsl.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tsl.state.tx.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. Arc of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley Edward LoPresto, Regional Director Contact: Leticia Padilla, Program Coordinator Parents Supporting Parents Network 601 North Texas Boulevard Weslaco, TX 78596 Phone: (956) 447-8408 Toll-Free: (888) 857-8688 Fax: (956) 973-9503 Email: lpadilla@rgv.rr.com or elopresto@earthlink.net Website: http://www.thearcoftexas.org/ Grassroots Consortium on Disabilities (Texas) Agnes Johnson, Coordinator P.O. Box 266958 Houston, TX 77207-6958 Phone: (713) 734-5355 Fax: (713) 643-6291 Email: speckids@aol.com Website: http://www.gcod.org/ Partners Resource Network, Inc. (Texas) Janice S. Meyer Contact: Alice Robertson, Deputy Director Path Project Suite B 1090 Longfellow Beaumont, TX 77706-4819 Phone: (409) 898-4684 Toll-Free: (800) 866-4726 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (409) 898-4869 TTY: (409) 898-4816 Email: path@partnerstx.org or txprnpath@aol.com Website: http://www.partnerstx.org/ Project PODER (Texas) Juan Acosta, President Contact: Yvette Hinojosa, Director Suite 207 1017 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone: (210) 222-2637 Toll-Free: (800) 682-9747 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (210) 475-9283 TTY: (210) 222-2637 Email: tfe@tfepoder.org or yvette@tfepoder.org Website: http://www.tfepoder.org/poder.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. Texas PTA Nelda Duke, President Contact: Craig Tounget, Executive Director 408 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701-2199 Phone: (512) 476-6769 Toll-Free: (800) TALKPTA (825-5782) Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (512) 476-8152 Email: txpta@txpta.org or ctounget@txpta.org Website: http://www.txpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Texas) Vernon M. Arrell, Commissioner Contact: Ed Bloom, Deputy Commissioner State Rehabilitation Commission 4900 North Lamar Austin, TX 78751-2399 Phone: (512) 424-4000 Toll-Free: (800) 628-5115 Fax: (512) 424-4730 TTY: (800) 628-5115 Email: ed.bloom@rehab.state.tx.us or max.arrell@rehab.state.tx.us Website: http://www.rehab.state.tx.us/index.html Vocational Rehabilitation Agency for the Blind (Texas) Albert Hawkins, Executive Commissioner Contact: Terry Murphy, Executive Director Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services 4800 North Lamar Boulevard Suite 340 Austin, TX 78756-3178 Phone: (512) 377-0500 Toll-Free: (800) 252-5204 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only TTY: (800) 252-5204 Email: info@tcb.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tcb.state.tx.us/ 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. STAR Center--Region VIII Comprehensive Assistance Center Dr. Maria Robledo Montecel, Executive Director/Principal Investigator Dr. Jose Cardenas, Director Emeritus Contact: Dr. Albert Cortez, Site Director Intercultural Development Research Association Suite 350 5835 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78228-1190 Phone: (210) 444-1710 Fax: (210) 444-1714 Email: contact@idra.org or acortez@idra.org Website: http://www.starcenter.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. 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 Teachers Project (Texas) Elaine Shiver Contact: Mary Ellen Nudd, Vice President Mental Health Association in Texas 8401 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, TX 78757 Phone: (214) 363-8661 Fax: (512) 454-3725 Email: menudd@mhatexas.org Website: http://www.txpat.org/pat1.htm 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. Texas Homeless Education Office Barbara Wand James, Project Director University of Texas--Austin Charles A. Dana Center 2901 N IH35, Room 2.200 Austin, TX 78722 Phone: (512) 475-8765 Toll-Free: (800) 446-3142 Toll-Free Restrictions: TX residents only Fax: (512) 232-1855 Email: babawawa@mail.utexas.edu Website: http://www.utdanacenter.org/theo/ 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 (Texas) Ron Bradford, Superintendent State Department of Criminal Justice Windham School District, Institutional Division P.O. Box 40 Huntsville, TX 77342-0040 Phone: (936) 291-5300 Fax: (936) 436-4031 Email: windham@wsdtx.org Website: http://www.wsdtx.org/ 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 Adult Education and Community Education (Texas) Joann Rethlake, State Director Texas Learns 6311 Irvington Boulevard Houston, TX 77022 Phone: (713) 696-0700 Toll-Free: (866) 696-4233 Fax: (713) 696-0797 Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/adult/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education (Texas) Gene Lenz, Associate Deputy Commission for Special Education Contact: Larry Hughes, Director of Planning Operations Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 463-9414 Fax: (512) 463-9560 TTY: (512) 475-3540 Email: sped@tea.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/ 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 and Technology Education (Texas) Karen Batchelor, Technology Education Program Director Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-1494 Phone: (512) 463-9581 Fax: (512) 475-3575 Email: career@tea.state.tx.us Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/Cate/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Texas Center for Adult Literacy and Learning Harriet Vardiman Smith, Clearinghouse Director Contact: Dr. Don Seaman, Principal Investigator Texas A&M; University 4477 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4477 Phone: (979) 845-6615 Toll-Free: (800) 441-7323 Fax: (979) 845-0952 Email: tcall@coe.tamu.edu or dseaman@tamu.edu Website: http://www-tcall.tamu.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. Tech Prep (Texas) Barbara Orr, State Tech Prep Director Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 1200 East Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78752 Phone: (512) 427-6101 Fax: (512) 427-6127 Website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ |
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