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Educational Resources for Alabama


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State Services and Resources

State Arts Agency
State Child Care Licensing Office
State Coordinator for National History Day
State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth
State Correctional Education Coordinator
State Director of Adult Education
State Director of Children with Special Health Needs
State Director of Community Colleges
State Director of Maternal and Child Health
State Director of Special Education
State Director of Vocational-Technical Education
State Education Agency (State Department of Education)
State Grant Agency
State Guaranty Agency
State Higher Education Agency
State Humanities Council
State Library Agency
State Literacy Resource Center
State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities)
State PTA Office
State Tech Prep Coordinator
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

U.S. Department of Education Sponsored State & Regional Services and Resources

Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center
Equity Assistance Center
Regional Educational Laboratory
Regional Resource Center
Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office




State Arts Agency Top

Promote high-quality education in the arts.

Alabama State Council on the Arts
Albert Head, Executive Director
Contact: Diana Green, Arts in Education Program Manager
Suite 110
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: (334) 242-4076 x241
Fax: (334) 240-3269
TTY: (800) 548-2546
Email: diana.green@arts.alabama.gov or staff@arts.alabama.gov
Website: http://www.arts.state.al.us/


State Child Care Licensing Office Top

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 Services Division (Alabama)
Dianne Wright
State Department of Human Resources
50 Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36130

Phone: (334) 242-1425
Toll-Free: (866) 528-1694
Fax: (334) 353-1491
Email: Dianne.Wright@dhr.alabama.gov
Website: http://www.dhr.alabama.gov


State Coordinator for National History Day Top

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 (Alabama)
Dr. Karen L. Riley, State Coordinator
Auburn University at Montgomery
School of Education, Education Building, Room 318
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

Phone: (334) 244-3881
Fax: (334) 244-3835
Email: kriley@mail.aum.edu or alahisday@mail.aum.edu


State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Top

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 (Alabama)
Dr. Deann K. Stone, Director, Federal Programs
Sallye Longshore, Administrator
Contact: Beth Thompson, Coordinator
State Department of Education, Federal Programs Section
Gordon Persons Building, Room 5348
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-3901

Phone: (334) 242-8199
Toll-Free: (888) 725-9321
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (334) 242-0496
Email: bthompson@alsde.edu or dstone@alsde.edu
Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp


State Correctional Education Coordinator Top

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 (Alabama)
Dr. J. Douglas Chambers, President
J.F. Ingram State Technical College
P.O. Box 220350
Deatsville, AL 36022-0350

Phone: (334) 285-5177
Fax: (334) 285-2521
Email: dchambers@ingram.cc.al.us or jmerk@ingram.cc.al.us
Website: http://www.ingram.cc.al.us/


State Director of Adult Education Top

Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment.

Adult and Community Education Program (Alabama)
Susan Price, Vice Chancellor for Instructional and Student Services
Contact: Joe Macaluso, State Coordinator, Adult Education and GED
Alabama College System
Department of Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 302130
Montgomery, AL 36130-2130

Phone: (334) 353-4886
Toll-Free: (800) 392-8086
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (334) 353-5191
Email: macaluso@dpe.edu or sprice@dpe.edu
Website: http://www.acs.cc.al.us/aed/Overview.aspx


State Director of Children with Special Health Needs Top

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 (Alabama)
Cary Boswell, Commissioner
State Department of Rehabilitation Services
602 South Lawrence Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: (334) 293-7500
Toll-Free: (800) 441-7607
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (334) 613-3553
TTY: (334) 293-7383
Email: crs@rehab.alabama.gov
Website: http://www.rehab.alabama.gov/


State Director of Community Colleges Top

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.

Alabama Community College System
Bradley Byrne, Chancellor
Contact: Ginger Smith, Executive Assistant
Department of Postsecondary Education
Suite 290
401 Adams Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: (334) 242-2927
Fax: (334) 242-0214
Email: administrator@dpe.edu
Website: http://www.acs.cc.al.us/department/department.aspx


State Director of Maternal and Child Health Top

Provides leadership, partnerships, and resources to advance the health of all our states' mothers, infants, children, and adolescents.

Bureau of Family Health Services (Alabama)
Chris Haag, Deputy Director
State Department of Public Health
RSA Tower, Suite 1360
P.O. Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017

Phone: (334) 206-5675
Fax: (334) 206-2950
Email: chaag@adph.state.al.us or acowden@adph.state.al.us
Website: http://www.adph.org/mch/


State Director of Special Education Top

Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities.

Special Education Services (Alabama)
Dr. Mabrey Whetstone, State Director of Special Education
State Department of Education
P.O. Box 302101
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Phone: (334) 242-8114
Toll-Free: (800) 392-8020
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (334) 242-9192
TTY: (334) 242-8406
Email: speced@alsde.edu
Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=65&foot ...


State Director of Vocational-Technical Education Top

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 Technical Education (Alabama)
Sherry A. Key, State Director
Contact: Sarah Ray, Education Administrator
State Department of Education
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Phone: (334) 242-9111
Fax: (334) 353-8861
Email: sray@alsde.edu or skey@alsde.edu
Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=52&foot ...


State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Top

Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents.

Alabama Department of Education
Dr. Joseph B. Morton, Superintendent of Education
Gordon Persons Office Building
50 North Ripley Street
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36104-3833

Phone: (334) 242-9700
Fax: (334) 242-9708
Email: dmurray@alsde.edu
Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp


State Grant Agency Top

Provides information on grants, scholarships, and other financial aid for college students from the state, including federally-supported state programs such as Byrd scholarships and LEAP (Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) grants.

Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Dr. Gregory Fitch, Executive Director
Tim Vick, Director of Operations and Fiscal Services
Contact: Cheryl Newton, Grants Coordinator
Office of Student Assistance
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000

Phone: (334) 242-2273
Fax: (334) 242-2269
Email: cheryl.newton@ache.alabama.gov
Website: http://www.ache.alabama.gov/StudentAsst/Index.htm

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
Edward Cunningham, Executive Director
Contact: Becky Gilpatrick, Student Aid Branch Manager
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602-0798

Phone: (502) 696-7200
Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926
Toll-Free Restrictions: KY residents only
Fax: (502) 696-7373
Email: grants@kheaa.com
Website: http://www.kheaa.com/


State Guaranty Agency Top

Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
Edward J. Cunningham, Executive Director
Contact: Kathy Ragland, Executive Assistant II
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602-0798

Phone: (502) 696-7200
Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926
Fax: (502) 696-7496
Email: kragland@kheaa.com
Website: http://www.kheaa.com/


State Higher Education Agency Top

Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities.

Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Dr. Gregory G. Fitch, Executive Director
Contact: Deborah Nettles, Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000

Phone: (334) 242-1998
Toll-Free: (800) 960-7773
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL Residents Only
Fax: (334) 242-0268
Email: deborah.nettles@ache.alabama.gov or tim.vick@ache.alabama.gov
Website: http://www.ache.alabama.gov


State Humanities Council Top

Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs.

Alabama Humanities Foundation
Robert C. Stewart, Executive Director
Thomas E. Bryant, Director of Programs and SUPER Manager
Susan Perry, Grants Director
Contact: Alma Anthony, Administrative Assistant
Suite 101
1100 Ireland Way
Birmingham, AL 35205-7001

Phone: (205) 558-3980
Fax: (205) 558-3981
Email: ahf@ahf.net or aanthony@ahf.net
Website: http://www.ahf.net/


State Library Agency Top

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.

Alabama Public Library Service
Rebecca Mitchell
Hulen Bivens, Assistant Director
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36130

Phone: (334) 213-3900
Toll-Free: (800) 723-8459
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (334) 213-3993
Email: vcarr@apls.state.al.us
Website: http://statelibrary.alabama.gov/Content/Index.aspx


State Literacy Resource Center Top

Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area.

Adult Education and GED Testing Program (Alabama)
Joe Macaluso, Interim Director, Adult Education and GED Testing Programs
State Department of Postsecondary Education
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 170
P.O. Box 302130
Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: (334) 353-4808
Toll-Free: (800) 392-8086
Fax: (334) 353-4884
Email: macaluso@dpe.edu
Website: http://www.acs.cc.al.us/


State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) Top

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.

Special Education Action Committee, Inc. (Alabama)
Dr. Barbara Wheat, Executive Director
Suite 210
600 Bel Air Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36606

Phone: (251) 478-1208
Toll-Free: (800) 222-7322
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (251) 473-7877
TTY: (251) 478-1208
Email: seacofmobile@zebra.net
Website: http://www.iser.com/SEAC-AL.html


State PTA Office Top

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.

Alabama PTA
Nakia N. Thomas, Executive Director
Contact: Abby Jacks, Financial Assistant
470 South Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36104-4330

Phone: (334) 834-2501
Toll-Free: (800) 328-1897
Fax: (334) 834-2504
Email: al_office@pta.org or abby@alabamapta.org
Website: http://www.alabamapta.org/


State Tech Prep Coordinator Top

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.

Career and Technical Education (Alabama)
Sherry A. Key, State Director
State Department of Education
P.O. Box 302101
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

Phone: (334) 242-9111
Fax: (334) 353-8861
Email: skey@alsde.edu
Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=52&foot ...


State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Top

Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Dr. Cary F. Boswell, Commissioner
Jim Carden, Assistant Commissioner
Jim Harris III, Assistant Commissioner
Contact: Joe Helm, Assistant Commissioner
P.O. Box 4280
602 South Lawrence Street
Montgomery, AL 36103-4280

Phone: (334) 293-7500
Toll-Free: (800) 441-7607
Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only
Fax: (334) 293-7383
TTY: (800) 499-1816
Email: LeAnne.Bull@rehab.alabama.gov or Cary.Boswell@rehab.alabama.gov
Website: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/


Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Top

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.

Southeast Comprehensive Center
Dr. Robin Jarvis, Program Manager
Dr. Vicki Dimock, Program Director
SEDL
Suite 700
3501 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002

Phone: (504) 838-6861
Fax: (504) 831-5242
Email: rjarvis@sedl.org or vdimock@sedl.org
Website: http://secc.sedl.org/


Equity Assistance Center Top

Assist school districts and education agencies with issues related to educational equity in the areas of race, national origin, and gender desegregation.

Southeastern Equity Center
Jerry Graniero
Tery J Medina, Associate Director
Contact: Grace Reyes, Office and Business Manager
Miami Equity Associates, Inc.
Suite 304
1401 East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: (954) 765-3553
Fax: (954) 523-3340
Email: info@southeastequity.org
Website: http://www.southeastequity.org/


Regional Educational Laboratory Top

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.

SERVE Center
Dr. Ludwig D. van Broekhuizen, Executive Director
Lora Hodges, Deputy Executive Director
Contact: Kathleen Dufford-Melendez, Senior Education Program Specialist
Dixon Building
5900 Summit Avenue
Browns Summit, NC 27214

Phone: (336) 315-7400
Toll-Free: (800) 755-3277
Fax: (336) 315-7457
Email: kdufford@serve.org or cmutarel@serve.org
Website: http://www.serve.org/


Regional Resource Center Top

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
Dr. Anne Chartrand, Associate Director
Auburn University--Montgomery
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

Phone: (334) 244-3100
Fax: (334) 244-3101
TTY: (334) 244-3800
Email: achartra@aum.edu or ebeale@aum.edu
Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/serrc


Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office Top

ED maintains 10 regional offices throughout the country. The following offices have representatives in each regional office:

  • The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) 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.
  • The Secretary's Regional Representative (SRR) and staff conduct Departmental business on many issues.


Office of the Secretary's Regional Representative (Region IV, Atlanta)
, Secretary's Regional Representative , Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Malissa Coleman, Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Communications and Outreach
61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 19T40
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 974-9450
Fax: (404) 562-6520
Email: malissa.coleman@ed.gov or Dennis.Bega@ed.gov
Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#4









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