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State Services and Resources 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 Regional Resource Center Regional Technology Consortia Program 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 State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Wyoming Arts Council Milwald R. Simpson, Wyoming Council Manager Contact: Camellia El-Antably, Arts in Education Manager 2320 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7742 Fax: (307) 777-5499 TTY: (307) 777-5964 Email: celant@state.wy.us Website: http://www.wyomingartscouncil.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 (Wyoming) Beverly Campbell, Early Childhood Programs Administrator Contact: Susan McKeller, Child Care Licensing Manager Department of Family Services Hathway Building, Third Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-6595 Fax: (307) 777-3659 Email: smckel@state.wy.us Website: http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/childcare.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 (Wyoming) Kori Livingston, State Coordinator University of Wyoming American Heritage Center P.O. Box 3924 Laramie, WY 82071-3924 Phone: (307) 766-2300 Fax: (307) 766-5511 Email: klivings@uwyo.edu Website: http://ahc.uwyo.edu/historyday/default.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 (Wyoming) Jimm Murray, Administrator State Department of Health Hathaway Building, Fourth Floor 4020 House Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0480 Phone: (307) 777-7941 Toll-Free: (800) 438-5795 Toll-Free Restrictions: WY residents only Fax: (307) 777-7215 TTY: (307) 777-5648 Email: bwinch@state.wy.us Website: http://wdhfs.state.wy.us/mch/ 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 (Wyoming) Deborah Fleming Contact: Phyllis Sherard, Manager State Department of Health Community and Family Health Division Hathaway Building, Fourth Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002-0480 Phone: (307) 777-6921 Fax: (307) 777-7215 Email: wdh@state.wy.us Website: http://wdh.state.wy.us/mch/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Wyoming Department of Education Tret Blankenship Contact: Rita Watson, Executive Assistant Hathaway Building Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-7675 Fax: (307) 777-6234 TTY: (307) 777-8546 Email: tblank@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). USA Funds Carl Dalstrom, President and CEO P.O. Box 6028 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6028 Phone: (317) 806-1283 Toll-Free: (888) 272-5543 Fax: (317) 806-1203 TTY: (800) 331-2357 Email: contact@usafunds.org Website: http://www.usafunds.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. Wyoming Community College Commission Richard Gilliland, Executive Director Eighth Floor 2020 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7763 Fax: (307) 777-6567 Website: http://commission.wcc.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Council for the Humanities (Wyoming) Wayne Deahl, President Contact: Marcia Wolter-Britton, Executive Director P.O. Box 3643 Laramie, WY 82071-3643 Phone: (307) 721-9243 Fax: (307) 742-4914 Email: WYCH@uwyo.edu or browning@uwyo.edu Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/wch/ 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. Wyoming State Library Lesley Boughton, State Librarian Contact: Jerry Krois, Deputy State Librarian Department of Administration and Information Supreme Court and State Library Building 2301 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060 Phone: (307) 777-7283 Fax: (307) 777-6289 Email: lbough@state.wy.us or jkrois@state.wy.us Website: http://www-wsl.state.wy.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. Parent Information Center (Wyoming) Terri Dawson Contact: Nancy Pedro, Information Specialist 5 North Lobban Buffalo, WY 82834 Phone: (307) 684-2277 Toll-Free: (800) 660-9742 Toll-Free Restrictions: WY residents only Fax: (307) 684-5314 Email: tdawson@wpic.org or npedro@wpic.org Website: http://www.wpic.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. Wyoming PTA Jeanne Scheneman, President Contact: Lori Brandon, Field Service Chair 1821 Spruce Drive Cheyenne, WY 82001 Email: wy_office@pta.org or lbrandon@trib.com Website: http://w3.trib.com/~lbrandn/wyopta.html State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Wyoming) Kathy Emmons Contact: Jim McIntosh, Administrator Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Workforce Services 1100 Herschler Building Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7389 Fax: (307) 777-5939 TTY: (307) 777-7386 Email: jmcint@state.wy.us Website: http://dwsweb.state.wy.us/vr.asp 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. Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory's Comprehensive Center--Region X Dr. Carol Thomas, Executive Director Contact: Dr. Paul Palm, Center Director Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 Southwest Main Street Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-9625 Email: nwrac@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrac.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. McREL Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Mathematics and Science John T. Waters, CEO Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning Suite 500 2550 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: (303) 337-0990 Toll-Free: (800) 949-6387 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: waters@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.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. Interwest Equity Assistance Center Ramon F. Villarreal Colorado State University School of Education 410 17th Street, Suite 1690 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 623-9384 Fax: (303) 623-9023 Email: villarreal@cahs.colostate.edu Website: http://www.colostate.edu/programs/EAC/index.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. Parent Education Network (Wyoming) Terri Dawson, Executive Director 5 North Lobban Buffalo, WY 82834 Phone: (307) 684-7441 Toll-Free: (877) 900-9736 Toll-Free Restrictions: WY residents only Fax: (307) 684-5314 Email: tdawson@wpic.org Website: http://www.wpen.net 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. Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning J. Timothy Waters, Executive Director Suite 500 2550 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: (303) 337-0990 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: info@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.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. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center John Copenhaver Utah State University Suite 112 1780 North Research Parkway North Logan, UT 84341 Phone: (435) 752-0238 Fax: (435) 753-9750 TTY: (435) 753-9750 Email: cope@cc.usu.edu or john.copenhaver@usu.edu Website: http://www.usu.edu/mprrc/ Regional Technology Consortia Program Provide information about educational technology and its role in teaching and learning. High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium Jerry Chaffin, Principal Investigator Contact: Marilyn Ault, Codirector Joseph R. Pearson Hall Suite 239 1122 West Campus Road Lawrence, KS 66045 Phone: (785) 864-0699 Toll-Free: (888) TEC-2001 (832–2001) Fax: (785) 864-0704 Email: info@hprtec.org Website: http://hprtec.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 (VIII Denver) Patricia M. Chlouber U.S. Department of Education Regional Office Federal Building, Suite 310 1244 Speer Boulevard Denver, CO 80204-3582 Phone: (303) 844-3544 Fax: (303) 844-2524 Email: patricia.chlouber@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html 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 (Wyoming) Contact: Carolee Buchanan, Consultant State Department of Education Hathaway Building, Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-3562 Fax: (307) 777-6234 Email: cbucha@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/index.asp 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 (Wyoming) Virginia Pullen, Education Director Contact: Betty Abbott, Assistant Program Manager Wyoming Women's Center 1000 West Griffith, Box 20 Lusk, WY 82225 Phone: (307) 334-3693 Fax: (307) 334-2254 Email: vpulle@doc.state.wy.us or babbot@wdoc.state.wy.us Website: http://doc.state.wy.us/corrections.asp 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 Education Office (Wyoming) Shelli Stewart Department of Workforce Services Herschler Buiding, 2nd-East 122 West 25th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7654 Fax: (307) 777-5857 TTY: (307) 777-5755 Email: sspewa@state.wy.us Website: http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Programs Unit (Wyoming) Nance Shelsta Contact: Neleta Monrow, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education Second Floor, Hathaway Building 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-7417 Fax: (307) 777-6221 Email: info@k12.wy.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. Office of Career-Technical Education (Wyoming) Contact: Teri Wigert, State Director of Career-Technical Education Hathaway Building, Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-7708 Fax: (307) 777-6234 TTY: (307) 777-6221 Email: twiger@educ.state.wy.us State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. ABLE Network Literacy Resource Center Kristin Ockert Contact: Diane McGuinn, Resource Center Coordinator P.O. Box 42496 Olympia, WA 98504-2496 Phone: (360) 586-3527 Fax: (360) 586-3529 Email: able@sbctc.ctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/able/default.asp 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. Wyoming Tech Prep Contact: Phil Trujillo, Tech Prep Coordinator Department of Education Hathaway Building, Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-6808 Fax: (307) 777-6234 Email: ptruji@educ.state.wy.us |
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