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Educational Resources for Guam


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State Services and Resources

State Director of Adult Education
State Director of Special Education
State Director of Vocational-Technical Education
State Education Agency (State Department of Education)
State Guaranty Agency
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




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 Education and GED Office (Guam)
Barbara Jacala, Program Specialist
Karllin Torres, Program Coordinator II
Contact: Eleanor Damian, Adminstrative Assistant
Guam Community College
P.O. Box 23069 GMF
Lower Campus, Building A Room 9
Barrigada, GU 96921

Phone: (671) 735-5584
Fax: (671) 735-5608
Email: eleanord@guamcc.edu or adulteducation@guamcc.edu
Website: http://www.guamcc.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=131&I ...


State Director of Special Education Top

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

Division of Special Education (Guam)
Dr. Nerissa Bretania-Underwood, Superintendent
May Camacho, Acting Associate Superintendent
Department of Education
P.O. Box DE
312 Aspinall Avenue
Hagatna, GU 96932

Phone: (671) 475-0551
Fax: (671) 475-0562
TTY: (671) 475-0550
Email: sped@gdoe.net or mcamacho@gdoe.net
Website: http://www.bit.guam.gov/SpecialEducation/tabid/4153/Default.aspx


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.

Guam Community College
Dr. Mary A.Y. Okada, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lolita C. Reyes, Assistant Program Director
Contact: Joanne Ige, Program Specialist
P.O. Box 23069 GMF
Student Services and Administration Building
Room 2122/23
Barrigada, GU 96921

Phone: (671) 735-5574
Fax: (671) 734-5238
Email: learning4life@guamcc.edu or jige@guamcc.edu
Website: http://www.guamcc.net/


State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Top

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

Guam Public School System
Dr. Nerissa Bretania-Underwood, Superintendent of Education
Ignacio C. Santos, Federal Programs Administrator
Federal Programs Division
P.O. Box DE
312 Aspinall Avenue
Hagatna, GU 96932

Phone: (671) 475-0470
Fax: (671) 477-4587
Email: icsantos@gdoe.net or gicruz@gdoe.net
Website: http://www.gdoe.net/fedprograms/


State Guaranty Agency Top

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

USA Funds
Carl Dalstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 6028
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6028

Phone: (317) 806-1200
Toll-Free: (866) 329-7673
Fax: (317) 806-1203
Email: contact@usafunds.org
Website: http://www.usafunds.org/


State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Top

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

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Guam)
Dr. Albert San Agustin, Administrator
Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities
1313 Central Avenue
Tiyan, GU 96913

Phone: (671) 475-4200
Fax: (671) 475-4661
TTY: (671) 477-8642
Email: dvrsana@ite.net or webteam@mail.gov.gu
Website: http://bit.guam.gov/Home/tabid/747/Default.aspx


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.

Region XV Pacific Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center
Dr. Hilda Heine
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning
Suite 1300
900 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 441-1300
Fax: (808) 441-1385
Email: heineh@prel.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.

Equity Center
Joyce Harris
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
Suite 500
101 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97204

Phone: (503) 275-9603
Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339
Fax: (503) 275-0452
Email: eqcenter@nwrel.org or harrisj@nwrel.org
Website: http://www.nwrel.org/cnorse/index.html


Parent Resource Center Top

Help families get involved in their children's learning. Target areas with high concentrations of low-income, minority, and limited-English-proficient parents.

Sanctuary, Inc. (Guam)
Sarah M. Thomas-Nededog, Executive Director
Contact: Mildred Lujan, Project Director
406 Mai Mai Road
Chalan Pago, GU 96910

Phone: (671) 475-7101
Fax: (671) 477-3117
Email: millielujan@sanctuaryguam.org or sarahthomasnededog@sanctuaryguam.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.

Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific
Dr. Roger J.D. Chesswas, Chief Operating Officer
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning
Suite 1300
900 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 441-1300
Fax: (808) 441-1385
Email: chesswasr@prel.org
Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/index.asp


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.

Western Regional Resource Center
Dr. Caroline Moore
Contact: Daphne Worsham, Educational Consultant, Information Services
1268 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1268

Phone: (541) 346-5641
Fax: (541) 346-0322
TTY: (541) 346-0367
Email: wrrc@uoregon.edu or daphnew@uoregon.edu
Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc/


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 (IX San Francisco)
, Secretary's Regional Representative , Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Pearlie Herbert, Administrative Assistant
U.S. Department of Education
Room 9107
50 Beale Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: (415) 486-5700
Fax: (415) 486-5719
Email: pearlie.herbert@ed.gov or richard.latorre@ed.gov
Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#9





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