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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 Illinois Association of School Administrators Dr. Brent Clark, Executive Director Contact: Cherry Middleton, Executive Secretary/Office Manager 2648 Beechler Court Springfield, IL 62703-7305 Phone: (217)753-2213 Fax: (217) 753-2240 Email: cmiddleton@iasaedu.org or clark@iasaedu.org Website: http://www.iasaedu.org/ Research on State Mandated School Improvement and Accountability (Illinois) Patricia H. Klass, Department Chair Illinois State University Campus Box 5300 Normal, IL 61790-5300 Phone: (309) 438-2453 Fax: (309) 438-3813 Email: eafdept@ilstu.edu or phklass@ilstu.edu Website: http://www.coe.ilstu.edu/eafdept/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Illinois Arts Council Terry A. Scrogum, Executive Director Contact: Tatiana Gant, Arts Education Programs Director Suite 10-500 100 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 814-6750 Toll-Free: (800) 237-6994 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (312) 814-1471 TTY: (888) 261-7957 Email: iac.info@illinois.gov Website: http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/ 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. Day Care and Early Childhood Office (Illinois) Erwin McEwen Denice Murray, Executive Deputy Director Contact: Miller Anderson, Deputy Director of Monitoring State Department of Children and Family Services 406 East Monroe Street, STA 60 Springfield, IL 62701-1498 Phone: (217) 785-2688 Toll-Free: (877) 746-0829 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 782-6446 TTY: (217) 785-6605 Email: cfpolicy@idcfs.state.il.us or connie.burns@illinois.gov Website: http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/daycare/index.shtml 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 (Illinois) Pete C. Harbison, Assistant Coordinator, Educational Services Illinois Historic Preservation Agency One Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: (217) 782-2981 Fax: (217) 785-7937 TTY: (217) 524-7128 Email: pete.harbison@illinois.gov Website: http://state.il.us/hpa/illinoishistoryfair.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. Homeless Education Program (Illinois) Dr. Christopher Koch, State Superintendent Contact: Marica Cullen, Division Administrator State Board of Education Curriculum and Instruction 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777-0001 Phone: (217) 557-7323 Toll-Free: (800) 215-6379 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Email: mcullen@isbe.net Website: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/homeless/default.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. Office of Adult and Vocational Education (Illinois) Roger E. Walker Jr. Deanne E. Benos, Assistant Director Sergio Molina, Executive Chief Contact: Roberta Fews, Deputy Director, Office of Programs and Support Services State Department of Corrections 1301 Concordia Court Springfield, IL 62794 Phone: (217) 558-2200 x3601 Fax: (217) 522-9518 Email: info@idoc.state.il.us Website: http://www.idoc.state.il.us/ 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 and Family Literacy (Illinois) Jennifer K. Foster, Senior Director for Adult Education State Community College Board 401 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, IL 62701-1711 Phone: (217) 785-0171 Fax: (217) 558-6700 Email: Jennifer.Foster@illinois.gov or Nora.L.Rossman@illinois.gov Website: http://www.iccb.org/adulted.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. Division of Specialized Care for Children (Illinois) Dr. Charles N. Onufer I University of Illinois at Chicago 3135 Old Jacksonville Road Springfield, IL 62704-6488 Phone: (217) 558-2340 Toll-Free: (800) 322-3722 Fax: (217) 558-0773 TTY: (800) 322-3722 Email: dscc@uic.edu Website: http://www.uic.edu/hsc/dscc/ 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 College Board (Illinois) Geoffrey S. Obrzut, President and Chief Executive Officer 401 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, IL 62701-1711 Phone: (217) 785-0123 Fax: (217) 524-4981 TTY: (217) 782-5645 Email: geoffrey.obrzut@illinois.gov or allison.a.ray@illinois.gov Website: http://www.iccb.state.il.us/ 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. Bureau of Maternal and Infant Health (Illinois) Glendean Sisk, Acting Bureau Chief State Department of Human Services Fourth Floor 1112 South Wabash Chicago, IL 60605 Phone: (312) 793-8234 Toll-Free: (800) 843-6154 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (312) 814-3073 TTY: (800) 447-6404 Email: glendean.sisk@illinois.gov Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32011 State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education (Illinois) Elizabeth Hanselman, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Support Services Contact: David Andel, Division Administrator, Special Education Services State Board of Education Mail Code N-253 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777-0001 Phone: (217) 782-4870 Toll-Free: (866) 262-6663 Fax: (217) 782-9224 TTY: (217) 782-1900 Email: ehanselm@isbe.net Website: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/ 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. Career Development and Preparation Division (Illinois) John Mark Williams, Division Administrator State Board of Education 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777-0001 Phone: (217) 782-4620 Toll-Free: (866) 262-6663 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 782-0710 Email: krothenb@isbe.net or mawillia@isbe.net Website: http://www.isbe.net/career/default.htm State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Illinois State Board of Education Dr. Christopher A. Koch, State Superintendent of Education Jesse H. Ruiz, Board Chair Contact: Carol Groves, Executive Secretary 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 Phone: (217) 782-4321 Toll-Free: (866) 262-6663 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 524-4928 TTY: (217) 782-1900 Email: cgroves@isbe.net or statesup@isbe.net Website: http://www.isbe.net/ 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. Illinois Student Assistance Commission Andrew A. Davis, Executive Director 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 Phone: (847) 831-8500 Toll-Free: (800) 899-4722 TTY: (800) 526-0844 Email: collegezone@isac.org or dcalcara@isac.org Website: http://www.collegezone.com/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Illinois Student Assistance Commission Andrew Davis, Executive Director 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 Phone: (847) 948-8500 Toll-Free: (800) 899-4722 Fax: (847) 831-8549 TTY: (800) 526-0857 Email: collegezone@isac.org or jeckley@isac.org Website: http://www.collegezone.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. Illinois Student Assistance Commission Andrew A. Davis, Executive Director 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 Phone: (847) 948-8500 Toll-Free: (800) 899-4722 Fax: (847) 831-8549 TTY: (847) 831-8326 Email: collegezone@isac.org or jeckley@isac.org Website: http://www.collegezone.com/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Illinois Humanities Council Kristina A. Valaitis, Executive Director Contact: Maggie Berndt, Manager, Communications and Audiance Development Suite 1400 17 North State Street Chicago, IL 60602-3296 Phone: (312) 422-5580 Fax: (312) 422-5588 Email: ihc@prairie.org or mkb@prairie.org Website: http://www.prairie.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. Illinois State Library Anne Craig Contact: Marti Martin, Secretary to the Director Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62701-1796 Phone: (217) 785-5600 Toll-Free: (800) 665-5576 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 785-4326 TTY: (888) 261-2709 Email: islinformationline@ilsos.net or mmartin@ilsos.net Website: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/home.html State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Secretary of State Literacy Office (Illinois) Cyndy Colletti 300 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: (217) 785-6921 Toll-Free: (800) 665-5576 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 785-6927 TTY: (800) 528-0844 Email: ccolletti@ilsos.net Website: http://literacy.kent.edu/illinois/ 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. Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Illinois) Debbie Einhorn, Project Director Contact: Nancy Mader, Office Manager Suite 209 1901 South Fourth Street Effingham, IL 62401 Phone: (217) 347-5428 Toll-Free: (866) 436-7842 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 347-5119 TTY: (217) 347-5428 Email: info@fmptic.org or deinhorn@arc-css.org Website: http://fmptic.org/ Family Resource Center on Disabilities (Illinois) Charlotte Des Jardins, Executive Director Room 300 20 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 939-3513 Toll-Free: (800) 952-4199 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (312) 939-7297 TTY: (312) 939-3519 Email: frcdptiil@ameritech.net Website: http://www.frcd.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. Illinois PTA Jean Razunas, President Contact: Jolene Lowder, Executive Administrator 901 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704-2790 Phone: (217) 528-9617 Toll-Free: (800) 877-9617 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 528-9490 Email: ilpta@ameritech.net or ptaadmin@ameritech.net Website: http://www.illinoispta.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. Illinois Partnerships for College and Career Success Rob Kerr, Director of Career and Technical Education Illinois Community College Board 401 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, IL 62701-1711 Phone: (217) 785-0068 Fax: (217) 785-0090 Email: rob.kerr@illinois.gov Website: http://www.iccb.state.il.us/partnerships.html State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Rehabilitation Services (Illinois) Dr. Robert F. Kilbury State Department of Human Services First Floor 100 South Grand Avenue Springfield, IL 62762 Phone: (217) 782-2094 Toll-Free: (800) 843-6154 Toll-Free Restrictions: IL residents only Fax: (217) 558-4270 TTY: (888) 440-8990 Email: DHS.ORS@illinois.gov Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.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. Great Lakes West Comprehensive Center Linda E. Miller Ted Stilwill, Chief Officer Contact: Elizabeth Kershaw, Administrative Support Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (640) 649-6625 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: linda.miller@learningpt.org or ted.stilwill@learningpt.org Website: http://www.learningpt.org/greatlakeswest/index.php 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. Programs for Educational Opportunity Dr. Percy Bates University of Michigan 1005 School of Education 610 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 Phone: (734) 763-9910 Fax: (734) 763-2137 Email: pbates@umich.edu or emimms@umich.edu Website: http://www.peo.soe.umich.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. Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Illinois) Debbie Einhorn, Executive Director Contact: Nancy Mader, Program Coordinator Suite 209 1901 South Fourth Street Effingham, IL 62401 Phone: (217) 347-5428 Toll-Free: (866) 436-7842 Fax: (217) 347-5119 TTY: (217) 347-5428 Email: nmader@arc-css.org or deinhorn@arc-css.org Website: http://www.fmptic.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 Midwest Dr. Matt Dawson Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (866) 730-6735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: relmidwest@learningpt.org or matt.dawson@learningpt.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/ 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. North Central Regional Resource Center Dr. Michael N. Sharpe Maureen Hawes, Center Coordinator Institute on Community Integration Five Pattee Hall 150 Pillsbury Drive, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: (612) 624-9722 Fax: (612) 624-9344 Email: hawes001@umn.edu or sharp004@umn.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/blogsection/9/55/ 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 (V Chicago) Kristine Cohn, Secretary's Regional Representative Todd Zoellick, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Suite 1427 500 West Madison Street Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: (312) 730-1700 Fax: (312) 730-1407 Email: todd.zoellick@ed.gov or kristine.cohn@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#5 |
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