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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 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 State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Ronald K. Yamakawa, Executive Director Contact: Ken Hamilton, Public Information Officer Second Floor 250 South Hotel Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-0300 Fax: (808) 586-0308 TTY: (808) 586-0740 Email: ken.hamilton@hawaii.gov or ronald.yamakawa@hawaii.gov Website: http://www.hawaii.gov/sfca/ 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 (Hawaii) Lillian B. Koller, Department Director Pankaj Bhanot, Division Administrator State Department of Human Services Benefit, Employment, and Support Services Division 820 Mililani Street, Suite 606 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-7050 Fax: (808) 586-5229 Email: dhs@dhs.hawaii.gov Website: http://hawaii.gov/dhs/self-sufficiency/benefit/dhs/self-sufficiency/ 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 (Hawaii) Jane Y. Silva, State Coordinator Hawaii Council for the Humanities First Hawaiian Bank Building 3599 Waialae Avenue, Room 23 Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 732-5402 Toll-Free: (800) 424-1301 Toll-Free Restrictions: HI residents only Fax: (808) 732-5402 Email: jsilva@hihumanities.org or info@hihumanities.org Website: http://hi.nhd.org/ 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 (Hawaii) Contact: Judy Tonda, State Coordinator, Homeless Concern Office State Department of Education Special Programs Management Section 595 Pepeekeo Street, Building H, Room 1 Honolulu, HI 96825 Phone: (808) 394-1384 Toll-Free: (866) 927-9095 Fax: (808) 394-1388 Email: judy_tonda@notes.k12.hi.us or sharon_nakagawa@notes.k12.hi.us Website: http://doe.k12.hi.us/programs/index.htm 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 (Hawaii) Clayton A. Frank Tommy Johnson, Deputy Director for Corrections Frank Lopez, Corrections Program Services Administrator Contact: Maureen Tito, Corrections Education Programs Manager State Department of Public Safety Room 405 919 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 587-1279 Fax: (808) 587-1280 Email: Maureen.L.Tito@Hawaii.Gov or mtito14@gmail.com Website: http://hawaii.gov/psd/corrections State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult and Community Education (Hawaii) Carol Shikada, Director, School and Community Leadership Branch Contact: Kara Mark, Educational Specialist State Department of Education Community Education Section 475 22nd Avenue, Room 124 Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 735-8371 Fax: (808) 735-8375 Email: carol_shikada@notes.k12.hi.us Website: http://adulted.k12.hi.us/index.html 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 Branch (Hawaii) Dr. Patricia Heu, Branch Chief State Department of Health 741 Sunset Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 733-9055 Fax: (808) 733-9068 TTY: (808) 733-9055 Email: pauline@hawaiigenetics.org or pat.heu@doh.hawaii.gov Website: http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/cshcn/index.html 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. Community Colleges of the University of Hawaii System Dr. John Morton, Vice President for Community Colleges Michael Rota, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Unebasami, Associate Vice President for Administrative Affairs Contact: Deborah Nakagawa, Executive Assistant Bachman Hall 207 2444 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-7038 Fax: (808) 956-5286 Email: dnakagaw@hawaii.edu or mune@hawaii.edu Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/cc/index.html 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 Branch (Hawaii) Dr. Cynthia Jean Goto, Interim Branch Chief State Department of Health Room 206 741-A Sunset Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 733-9022 Fax: (808) 733-8369 Email: DOH_MCHB@hotmail.com Website: http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/mchb/index.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Quality Student Support Branch (Hawaii) Dr. Paul Ban Contact: Debra Farmer, Administrator State Department of Education Building C, Room 102 637 18th Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 733-4400 Toll-Free: (800) 297-2070 Fax: (808) 733-4841 Email: debra_farmer@notes.k12.hi.us Website: http://doe.k12.hi.us/specialeducation/ 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. Hawaii Career and Technical Education Center Dr. Karla Jones, State Director for Career and Technical Education Dr. Barbara White, Associate Director University of Hawaii Lower Campus Road Lunalilo Freeway Portable One Honolulu, HI 96822-2489 Phone: (808) 956-7461 Fax: (808) 956-9096 Email: whiteb@hawaii.edu or kjones@hawaii.edu Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/cte/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Hawaii Department of Education Patricia Hamamoto, Superintendent of Education Contact: Cara Tanimura, Director, Systems Accountability Office Systems Accountability Office Room 411 1390 Miller Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-3283 Fax: (808) 586-3440 Email: cara_tanimura@notes.k12.hi.us Website: http://doe.k12.hi.us/ State Guaranty Agency 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 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. State Postsecondary Education Commission (Hawaii) Presley Pang, Interim Executive Administrator Office of the Board of Regents Room 209 2444 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822-2302 Phone: (808) 956-8213 Fax: (808) 956-5158 Email: bor@hawaii.edu or ppang@hawaii.edu Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/bor/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Hawaii Council for the Humanities Robert G. Buss, Executive Director Alita Charron, Director of Development and Public Affairs Grace Lo, Director of Communications First Hawaiian Bank Building Room 25 3599 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: (808) 732-5402 Toll-Free: (800) 424-1301 Toll-Free Restrictions: Neighbor Islands Only Fax: (808) 732-5432 Email: info@hihumanities.org or glo@hihumanities.org Website: http://hihumanities.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. Hawaii State Public Library System Richard Burns, Hawaii State Librarian 44 Merchant Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-3704 Fax: (808) 586-3715 Email: stlib@librarieshawaii.org Website: http://www.librarieshawaii.org/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Library Development Services Section (Hawaii) Susan Nakata, Section Manager State Public Library System Suite 205 3225 Salt Lake Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96818 Phone: (808) 831-6878 Fax: (808) 831-6882 Email: susan@imail.librarieshawaii.org or lds@librarieshawaii.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. Hawaii Parent Training and Information Center (The) Michael K. Moore, Executive Director Rosie Rowe, Education and Training Coordinator Contact: Maritza Santana, Administrative Assistant Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii Suite 205 245 North Kukui Street Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808) 536-9684 Toll-Free: (800) 533-9684 Toll-Free Restrictions: Neighbor Islands Only Fax: (808) 537-6780 Email: msantana@ldahawaii.org or rrowe@ldahawaii.org Website: http://www.ldahawaii.org/PTI.htm 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. Hawaii State PTSA Valerie Sonoda, President Joan Millar, Vice-President Leadership P.O. Box 22878 Honolulu, HI 96823-2878 Phone: (808) 593-2042 Email: hi_office@hawaiiantel.net or vsonodahawaiiptsa@yahoo.com Website: http://www.hawaiiptsa.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. Career and Technical Education Center (Hawaii) Dr. Karla Jones, State Director for Career and Technical Education Dr. Barbara White, Associate Director University of Hawaii Lower Campus Road Lunalilo Freeway Portable One Honolulu, HI 96822-2489 Phone: (808) 956-7461 Fax: (808) 956-9096 Email: whiteb@hawaii.edu or kjones@hawaii.edu Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/cte/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Hawaii) Joe Cordova, Administrator Contact: Susan Foard, Assistant Administrator Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind Division Kapolei State Office Building 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 515 Kapolei, HI 96707 Phone: (808) 692-7719 Fax: (808) 692-7727 TTY: (808) 692-7715 Email: sfoard@dhs.hawaii.gov or jcordova@dhs.hawaii.gov Website: http://www.hawaiivr.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 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 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 Help families get involved in their children's learning. Target areas with high concentrations of low-income, minority, and limited-English-proficient parents. Parental Information and Resource Centers (Hawaii) Christina Simmons, Program Director Cynthia Okazaki, State PIRC Coordinator Parents And Children Together Suite 105 1485 Linapuni Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Phone: (808) 841-6177 Toll-Free: (877) 994-7472 Fax: (808) 841-1779 Email: info@hawaiipirc.org or fccsimmons@pacthawaii.org Website: http://www.hawaiipirc.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 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 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 ED maintains 10 regional offices throughout the country. The following offices have representatives in each regional office:
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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