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State Services and Resources State Arts Agency State Education Agency (State Department of Education) State Guaranty Agency State Higher Education Agency State Humanities Council 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 Director of Adult Education State Director of Special Education State Director of Vocational-Technical Education State Tech Prep Coordinator State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Virgin Islands Council on the Arts Betty Mahoney, Executive Director 41-42 Norre Gade Saint Thomas, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 774-5984 Fax: (340) 774-6206 Email: vicouncil@islands.vi or adagio@islands.vi State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Virgin Islands Department of Education Dr. Noreen Michael, Acting Commissioner 44-46 Kongens Gade Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 774-2810 Fax: (340) 779-7153 Email: education@usvi.org Website: http://www.usvi.org/education/ 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. Virgin Islands Board of Education Preganca A. Roach, Executive Director Contact: Sandyl Elskoe, Executive Secretary Charlotte Amalie P.O. Box 11900 St Thomas, VI 00801 Phone: (340) 774-4546 Fax: (340) 774-3384 State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Virgin Islands) Mabel Maduro, Executive Director Contact: Shellie Tobias, Office Manager/Fiscal Officer 1826 Kongens Gade 5-6 Suite 2 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6746 Phone: (340) 776-4044 Fax: (340) 774-3972 Email: info@vihumanities.org Website: http://www.vihumanities.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. Virgin Islands Family Information Network on Disabilities Catherine Rehema Glenn, Executive Director 2 Nye Gade P.O. Box 11670 St. Thomas, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 774-1662 Fax: (340) 775-3962 TTY: (340) 774-1662 Email: vifind@islands.vi Website: http://taalliance.org/ptis/vifind/ 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. U.S. Virgin Islands PTSA Margarita Benjamin, President P.O. Box 4120 Kingshill, VI 00851 Phone: (340) 774-8104, Ext. 236 Toll-Free: (877) 432-8784 Fax: (340) 774-8106 Email: Mabenjamin60@hotmail.com State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Virgin Islands) Beverly C. Plaskett, Administrator State Department of Human Services Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services 1303 Hospital Ground, Knud Hansen Complex, Building A Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 774-0930, Ext. 4191 Fax: (340) 774-7773 TTY: (340) 776-2043 Email: bplaskett@usvi.org Website: http://www.usvi.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 XIV Comprehensive Center Karen Underwood Educational Testing Service Suite 312 1000 North Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 275-0122 Toll-Free: (800) 756-9003 Fax: (813) 228-0632 Email: tfo@ets.org Website: http://www.ets.org/ccxiv/ 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. Regional Alliance for Mathematics and Science Education (The) Mark Kaufman Contact: Joyce Tugel, Science Specialist TERC 2067 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 Phone: (617) 547-0430 Fax: (617) 349-3535 Email: alliance@terc.edu Website: http://ra.terc.edu/ 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. Village-Virgin Island Partners In Recovery (The) Kendall Tutein, Director of Business Services 5105 Sunny Isles St. Croix, VI 00823-5105 Phone: (340) 719-9800 Fax: (340) 719-9700 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. Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Mary-Beth Fafard, Executive Director Contact: Laureen G. Cervone, Information Center Manager Suite 300 222 Richmond Street Providence, RI 02903-4226 Phone: (401) 274-9548 Toll-Free: (800) 521-9550 Fax: (401) 421-7650 TTY: (800) 745-5555 Email: lab@brown.edu Website: http://www.lab.brown.edu/public/index.shtml 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 Regional Technology Consortia Program Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning. Northeast and the Islands Regional Technology in Education Consortium Keith Nuthall Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060 Phone: (617) 618-2747 Fax: (617) 969-1580 Email: knuthall@edc.org Website: http://www.neirtec.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 (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 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, and Adult Education (Virgin Islands) Anna L. Lewis Department of Education 44-46 Kongens Gade Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 776-3484 Fax: (340) 776-3488 Email: education@usvi.org Website: http://www.usvi.org/education/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. State Office of Special Education (Virgin Islands) Belinda West-O'Neal 44-46 Kongens Gade St Thomas, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 776-5802 Fax: (340) 774-0817 Email: bwoneal@usviosep.org 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. Vocational-Technical/Adult Education (Virgin Islands) Anna L. Lewis Charlotte Amalie Department of Education No. 44-46 Kongens Gade Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 Phone: (340) 774-0100 Fax: (340) 774-7153 Email: annalewis@vitelcom.net or education@usvi.org Website: http://www.usvi.org/education/ 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. Virgin Islands Tech Prep Anne Lewis Contact: Anne Torline, Coordinator Department of Education 44-46 Kongens Gade Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 Phone: (809) 779-1861 Fax: (809) 777-7463 Email: education@usvi.org Website: http://www.usvi.org/education/ |
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