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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 Parent Resource Center Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Idaho Commission on the Arts Michael Faison, Executive Director Maria Estrada, Deputy Director Contact: Ruth Piispanen, Arts Education Director P.O. Box 83720 2410 North Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83720-0008 Phone: (208) 334-2119 Toll-Free: (800) 278-3863 Toll-Free Restrictions: ID residents only Fax: (208) 334-2488 Email: info@arts.idaho.gov Website: http://www.arts.idaho.gov/ 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 (Idaho) Richard M. Armstrong, Health and Welfare Department Director Cameron Gilliland, Bureau Chief Contact: Brent Porges, Program Manager State Department of Health and Welfare Fifth Floor P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0036 Phone: (208) 334-5920 Toll-Free: (800) 926-2588 Toll-Free Restrictions: ID residents only Fax: (208) 334-6664 TTY: (208) 332-7205 Email: gillilac@dhw.idaho.gov or krugers@dhw.idaho.gov Website: http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx 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 (Idaho) Karen Grindle, State Coordinator Idaho Historical Museum 610 North Julia Davis Drive Boise, ID 83702 Phone: (208) 334-2120 x19 Fax: (208) 334-4059 Email: idahohistoryday@ishs.idaho.gov or kgrindle@ishs.state.id.us Website: http://www.idahohistory.net/historyday.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. Homeless Education Program Office (Idaho) Marcia Beckman, NCLB Programs Director Karen J. Seay, Homeless Education Coordinator Contact: Penny Phimboun, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education 650 West State P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0027 Phone: (208) 332-6978 Toll-Free: (800) 432-4601 Fax: (208) 334-2228 Email: nphimboun@sde.idaho.gov or kjseay@sde.idaho.gov Website: http://www.sde.state.id.us/Homeless/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 (Idaho) Brent Reinke Contact: Gail Cushman, Director of Educational Programs State Department of Correction Suite 110 1299 North Orchard Street Boise, ID 83706 Phone: (208) 658-2066 Fax: (208) 327-7458 Email: gcushman@idoc.idaho.gov or mperien@idoc.idaho.gov Website: http://www.idoc.idaho.gov/ 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 (Idaho) Cheryl S. Engel, Adult Basic Education Director/GED Administrator State Division of Professional-Technical Education 650 West State Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0095 Phone: (208) 334-3216 Fax: (208) 334-2365 Email: csengel@pte.idaho.gov or akvalasek@pte.idaho.gov Website: http://www.pte.idaho.gov/ABE/Home.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's Special Health Program (Idaho) Mitchell Scoggins, Program Coordinator State Department of Health and Welfare 450 West State Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0036 Phone: (208) 334-5962 Toll-Free: (877) 887-3075 Fax: (208) 334-4946 TTY: (208) 334-5962 Email: scogginm@dhw.idaho.gov Website: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx?TabId=160 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. Idaho State Board of Education Dr. Mike Rush, Executive Director Contact: Tracie Bent, Policy, Planning and Human Resources Officer P.O. Box 83720 Room 307 650 West State Street Boise, ID 83720-0037 Phone: (208) 334-2270 Fax: (208) 334-2632 Email: tracie.bent@osbe.idaho.gov or selena.grace@osbe.idaho.gov Website: http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/ 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 (Idaho) Dieuwke Spencer, Chief Contact: Diane Prince, Administrative Assistant State Department of Health and Welfare, Clinical and Preventive Services P.O. Box 83720 450 West State Street Boise, ID 83720-0036 Phone: (208) 334-5930 Fax: (208) 332-7362 Email: princed@dhw.idaho.gov Website: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Team (Idaho) Marybeth Flachbart, Deputy Superintendent Jacque Hyatt, Special Education Co-director Jean Taylor, Special Education Co-director Contact: Pam Schmidt, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education Division of Student Achievement and School Accountability P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0027 Phone: (208) 332-6911 Toll-Free: (800) 432-4601 Fax: (208) 334-2228 TTY: (800) 377-3529 Email: pbschmidt@sde.idaho.gov Website: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/special_edu/ 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. Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education Ann Stephens, State Administrator Contact: Glenn Orthel, Professional Development Coordinator P.O. Box 83720 Room 324 650 West State Street Boise, ID 83720-0095 Phone: (208) 334-3216 Fax: (208) 334-2365 Email: sjones@pte.idaho.gov Website: http://www.pte.idaho.gov/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Idaho State Board of Education Tom R. Luna, Superintendent of Public Instruction Luci Willits, Chief of Staff Contact: Melissa McGrath, Public Information Officer Len B. Jordan Office Building 650 West State Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0027 Phone: (208) 332-6800 Toll-Free: (800) 432-4601 Toll-Free Restrictions: ID residents only Fax: (208) 334-2228 TTY: (800) 377-3529 Email: mrmcgrath@sde.idaho.gov or bkmattson@sde.idaho.gov Website: http://www.sde.idaho.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. Idaho State Board of Education Dr. Mike Rush, Executive Director Contact: Dana Kelly, Manager, Student Affairs Programs P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 Phone: (208) 332-1574 Fax: (208) 334-2632 Email: dana.kelly@osbe.idaho.gov Website: http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/index.asp State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Northwest Education Loan Association Karen deVilla, Executive Director Suite 300 190 Queen Anne Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: (206) 461-5300 Toll-Free: (800) 562-3001 Fax: (206) 461-5434 Email: loaninfo@nela.net Website: http://www.nela.net/ 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. Idaho State Board of Education Dr. Mike Rush, Executive Director P.O. Box 83720 650 West State Street Boise, ID 83720-0037 Phone: (208) 334-2270 Fax: (208) 334-2632 Email: board@osbe.idaho.gov or tracie.bent@osbe.idaho.gov Website: http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Idaho) Rick Ardinger, Executive Director Contact: Wilma Bowler, Administrative Assistant 217 West State Street Boise, ID 83702 Phone: (208) 345-5346 Toll-Free: (888) 345-5346 Fax: (208) 345-5347 Email: wilma@idahohumanities.org or rick@idahohumanities.org Website: http://www.idahohumanities.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. Idaho Commission for Libraries Ann Joslin, State Librarian Marj Hooper, Associate State Librarian Richard Wilson, Associate State Librarian Contact: Stephanie Bailey-White, Projects Coordinator 325 West State Street Boise, ID 83702 Phone: (208) 334-2150 Toll-Free: (800) 458-3271 Toll-Free Restrictions: ID residents only Fax: (208) 334-4016 Email: stephanie.bailey-white@libraries.idaho.gov or sandy.hetzel@libraries.idaho.gov Website: http://libraries.idaho.gov/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. ABE Literacy Resource Center (Washington) Kristin Ockert, Program Administrator, Professional Developmt Services Contact: Diane McGuinn, Program Coordinator P.O. Box 42495 1300 Quince Street SE Olympia, WA 98504-2495 Phone: (360) 704-4331 Fax: (360) 704-4419 Email: abe@sbctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-abepds_resourcectr.aspx 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. Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. Evelyn Mason, Executive Director 1878 West Overland Road P.O. Box 50126 Boise, ID 83705 Phone: (208) 342-5884 Toll-Free: (800) 242-4785 Toll-Free Restrictions: ID residents only Fax: (208) 342-1408 TTY: (208) 342-5884 Email: parents@ipulidaho.org or evelyn@ipulidaho.org Website: http://www.ipulidaho.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. Idaho PTA Susan Bench, President Victoria Stromberg, Executive Director 500 West Washington Boise, ID 83702-5965 Phone: (208) 344-0851 Fax: (208) 342-8585 Email: idahopta@mindspring.com or id_office@pta.org Website: http://www.idahopta.net/ 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. Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education Ann Stephens, Administrator Nancy Walker, Associate Administrator Contact: Sara Jones, Administrative Assistant Len B. Jordan Building, Room 324 650 West State Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0095 Phone: (208) 334-3216 Fax: (208) 334-2365 TTY: (208) 334-3216 Email: sjones@pte.idaho.gov Website: http://www.pte.idaho.gov/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Idaho) Dr. Michael Graham, Administrator Contact: Helen Thorsen, Administrative Assistant Len B. Jordan Building Room 150 650 West State Street Boise, ID 83720-0096 Phone: (208) 334-3390 Fax: (208) 334-5305 Email: Helen.thorsen@vr.idaho.gov or michael.graham@vr.idaho.gov Website: http://www.vr.idaho.gov/ Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Idaho) Angela Roan, Administrator State Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 341 West Washington Street Boise, ID 83702 Phone: (208) 334-3220 Toll-Free: (800) 542-8688 Toll-Free Restrictions: ID residents only Fax: (208) 334-2963 Email: nhanchett@icbvi.idaho.gov or dard@icbvi.idaho.gov Website: http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/ 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 Comprehensive Center (The) Kit Peixotto, Program Director Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0445 Email: nwrcc@nwrel.org or peixottk@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/nwrcc/ 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. Idaho State PIRC (Family Advocates) Nicole Sirak, Executive Director Matt Hyde, Programs and State PIRC Director Suite 104 3010 West State Street Boise, ID 83703 Phone: (208) 345-3344 Fax: (208) 345-3700 Email: matth@familyadvocate.org Website: http://www.idahopirc.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. 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 (X Seattle) Jackson Federal Building Room 3362 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174-1099 Phone: (206) 220-7800 Fax: (206) 220-7806 Email: linda.pauley@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#10 |
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