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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 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 Parent Resource Center Regional Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office Other State Resource  Newly added state resources not covered under other categories may appear under this category. Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association (New York) Seymour Fliegel, President Contact: Cristian Soriano, Technical Systems Coordinator Suite 300 28 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 302-8800 Fax: (212) 302-0088 Email: csoriano@cei-pea.org Website: http://www.cei-pea.org New England School Development Council (The) Dr. John Sullivan Jr., Executive Director Dr. Arthur L. Bettencourt, Assistant Executive Director 28 Lord Road, #210 Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: (508) 481-9444 Fax: (508) 481-5655 Email: nesdec@nesdec.org Website: http://www.nesdec.org/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Karen Senich, Executive Director Contact: Leigh Johnson, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Second Floor One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103 Phone: (860) 256-2800 Fax: (860) 256-2811 Email: Leigh.Johnson@ct.gov or German.Rivera@ct.gov Website: http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/site/default.asp 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 Day Care Licensing Program (Connecticut) Devon A. Conover, Section Chief State Department of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12 DAC P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134 Phone: (860) 509-8045 Toll-Free: (800) 282-6063 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT residents only Fax: (860) 509-7541 TTY: (860) 509-7191 Email: devon.conover@ct.gov Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph 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 (Connecticut) Ben Gammell, State Coordinator Connecticut Historical Society One Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 236-5621 x252 Fax: (860) 236-2664 Email: history_day@chs.org or ben_gammell@chs.org Website: http://www.chs.org/hist_day/default.htm 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 (Connecticut) Louis Tallarita, Associate Education Consultant State Department of Education 25 Industrial Park Road Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: (860) 807-2058 Fax: (860) 807-2127 Email: louis.tallarita@ct.gov Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.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 (Connecticut) William B. Barber, Superintendent of Schools Angela J. Jalbert, Deputy Superintendent of Schools/Director of Academic Services State Department of Correction Unified School District #1 24 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield, CT 06109-1152 Phone: (860) 692-7536 Fax: (860) 692-7538 Email: doc.pio@po.state.ct.us or Angela.Jalbert@po.state.ct.us Website: http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1503&q=265554 State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult Education (Connecticut) Dr. Paul F. Flinter, Bureau Chief Contact: Gina Hoag, Adult Education Support State Department of Education 25 Industrial Park Road Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: (860) 807-2050 Fax: (860) 807-2062 Email: gina.hoag@ct.gov or paul.flinter@ct.gov Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/taxonomy/ct_taxonomy.asp?DLN=45426&sdeNav=| ... 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 and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Connecticut) Dr. J. Robert Galvin, Commissioner Contact: Mark Keenan, Unit Superviser State Department of Public Health Public Health Initiatives P.O. Box 340308, MS #11MAT Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Phone: (860) 509-8057 Toll-Free: (800) 505-7000 Fax: (860) 509-7720 Email: mark.keenan@ct.gov Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3138&q=387702 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. Connecticut Community Colleges Marc S. Herzog, Chancellor Contact: Mary Anne Cox, Assistant Chancellor 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 244-7639 Fax: (860) 244-7886 Email: mcox@commnet.edu or mherzog@commnet.edu Website: http://www.commnet.edu/ 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 (Connecticut) Contact: Lisa Davis, Section Chief State Department of Public Health Family Health Section 410 Capitol Avenue, MS 11MAT Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 509-8074 Fax: (860) 509-7720 Email: lisa.davis@ct.gov Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/site/default.asp State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Bureau of Special Education (Connecticut) Anne Louise Thompson, Bureau Chief Contact: Lisa Spooner, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education, Division of Family and Student Support Services 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 360 P.O. Box 2219 Hartford, CT 06145-2219 Phone: (860) 713-6912 Fax: (860) 713-7014 Email: lisa.spooner@ct.gov or annelouise.thompson@ct.gov Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2678&Q=320730 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. Connecticut Technical High School System Patricia A. Ciccone, Interim Superintendent Contact: Kristen Johansen, Secretary 25 Industrial Park Road Middletown, CT 06457-1543 Phone: (860) 807-2200 Toll-Free: (800) 822-6832 Fax: (860) 807-2196 Email: kristen.johansen@ct.gov or milagros.cividanes@ct.gov Website: http://www.cttech.org/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Connecticut Department of Education Dr. Mark K. McQuillan, Commissioner of Education Contact: Ann Marie Lenkiewicz, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner State Office Building 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106-1630 Phone: (860) 713-6548 Toll-Free: (800) 465-4014 Fax: (860) 713-7001 Email: AM.Lenkiewicz@ct.gov or mark.mcquillan@ct.gov Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/ State Grant Agency 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. Connecticut Department of Higher Education Michael P. Meotti, Commissioner Contact: Mark French, Associate Director, Student Financial Aid 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 Phone: (860) 947-1855 Toll-Free: (800) 842-0229 Fax: (860) 947-1311 Email: sfa@ctdhe.org or mfrench@ctdhe.org Website: http://www.ctdhe.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Connecticut Student Loan Foundation R. Richard Croce, Acting President & General Counsel Diane Del Rosso, Senior Vice President & CFO 525 Brook Street P.O. Box 1009 Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: (860) 257-4001 Toll-Free: (800) 237-9721 Fax: (860) 563-3247 Email: mtrombl@mail.cslf.org or kcharry@mail.cslf.org Website: http://www.cslf.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. Connecticut Department of Higher Education Michael P. Meotti, Commissioner of Higher Education Contact: Lisa Negro, Executive Assistant II 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 Phone: (860) 947-1800 Toll-Free: (800) 842-0229 Fax: (860) 947-1310 Email: lnegro@ctdhe.org or meotti@ctdhe.org Website: http://www.ctdhe.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Connecticut Humanities Council Dr. Bruce Fraser, Executive Director Contact: Jim Charbonneau, Office Manager 37 Broad Street Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: (860) 685-2260 Fax: (860) 685-7597 Email: info@ctculture.org or jim@ctculture.org Website: http://www.ctculture.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. Connecticut State Library Kendall F. Wiggin, State Librarian Contact: Lynne Newell 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 757-6500 Fax: (860) 757-6503 Email: isref@cslib.org or kwiggin@cslib.org Website: http://www.cslib.org/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Connecticut Literacy Resource Center Andrew Tyskiewicz, Division Director Adult Training and Development Network Capitol Region Education Council 111 Charter Oak Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 524-4043 Fax: (860) 524-4050 Email: atyskiewicz@crec.org Website: http://www.crec.org/atdn/ New England Literacy Resource Center/World Education Silja Kallenbach, Director, U.S. Division 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 02210-1211 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Fax: (617) 482-0617 Email: silja_kallenbach@worlded.org Website: http://www.nelrc.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. Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) Nancy Prescott 338 Main Street Niantic, CT 06357 Phone: (860) 739-3089 Toll-Free: (800) 445-2722 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT residents only Fax: (860) 739-7460 TTY: (860) 739-3089 Email: cpac@cpacinc.org Website: http://www.cpacinc.org/ Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc. Diana MTK Autin, Executive Co-Director Debra Jennings, Executive Co-Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: diana.autin@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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. Connecticut PTA Marne Usher, President Contact: Sally Boske, Executive Director Wilbur Cross Commons Building 12 60 Connolly Parkway Hamden, CT 06514-2519 Phone: (203) 281-6617 Fax: (203) 281-6749 Email: connecticut.pta@snet.net Website: http://www.ctpta.org/ 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. College Career Pathways (Connecticut) Dr. Diane Ross Gary, Program Manager State Department of Education Room 363 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 713-6593 Fax: (860) 713-7049 Email: diane.ross.gary@ct.gov Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (Connecticut) Joseph Kane, Bureau Chief Amy Porter, Bureau Chief Contact: Evelyn Oliver Knight, Consumer Affairs Consultant State Department of Social Services 11th Floor 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106-2055 Phone: (860) 424-4844 Toll-Free: (800) 537-2549 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT residents only Fax: (860) 424-4850 TTY: (860) 424-4839 Email: evelyn.knight@ct.gov Website: http://www.brs.state.ct.us/ Vocational Rehabilitation Division (Connecticut) Brian S. Sigman, Executive Director Keith Maynard, Deputy Executive Director State Board of Education and Services for the Blind 184 Windsor Avenue Windsor, CT 06095 Phone: (860) 602-4008 Toll-Free: (800) 842-4510 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT residents only Fax: (860) 602-4030 TTY: (860) 602-4221 Email: BESB@ct.gov or brian.sigman@ct.gov Website: http://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.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. New England Comprehensive Center (NECC) Dr. Carol Keirstead Dr. Karen Laba, Deputy Director RMC Research Corporation 1000 Market Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 422-8888 Toll-Free: (800) 258-0802 Fax: (603) 436-9166 Email: klaba@rmcres.com or ckeirstead@rmcres.com Website: http://www.necomprehensivecenter.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. New England Equity Assistance Center Dr. Maria F. Pacheco Contact: Michelle Carreiro, Program Coordinator Education Alliance Brown University 222 Richmond Street, Suite 300 Providence, RI 02903-4226 Phone: (401) 274-9548 x270 Toll-Free: (800) 521-9550 x270 Fax: (401) 351-9594 Email: Michelle_Carreiro@brown.edu or Maria_Pacheco@brown.edu Website: http://neeac.alliance.brown.edu/ 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. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Diana Autin, Executive Director Debra Jennings, Executive Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: span@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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. Regional Educational Laboratory for the Northeast and Islands Jill E. Weber, Lab Director Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060 Phone: (617) 618-2747 Toll-Free: (800) 225-4276 Fax: (617) 969-1580 TTY: (617) 964-5448 Email: relneiinfo@edc.org or jweber@edc.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/index.asp 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. Northeast Regional Resource Center (The) Dr. Kristin M. Reedy Learning Innovations at WestEd 20 Winter Sport Lane Williston, VT 05495 Phone: (802) 951-8226 Fax: (802) 951-8222 TTY: (802) 951-8213 Email: nerrc@wested.org Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.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:
Office of the Secretary's Regional Representative (I Boston) Michael Sentance, Secretary's Regional Representative Kristen Lepore, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Olga Pirela, Staff Assistant Suite 1030 33 Arch Street Boston, MA 02110-1490 Phone: (617) 289-0100 Fax: (617) 289-0151 Email: olga.pirela@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#1 |
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