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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 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. Nystrand Center for Excellence in Education Dr. Diane W. Kyle University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development Belknap Campus Louisville, KY 40292 Phone: (502) 852-3408 Fax: (502) 852-0603 Email: diane@louisville.edu Website: http://louisville.edu/education/research/centers/nystrand/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Kentucky Arts Council Lori Meadows, Executive Director Contact: Chris Cathers, Program Branch Manager Capitol Plaza Tower 21st Floor 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601-1987 Phone: (502) 564-3757 Toll-Free: (888) 833-2787 Fax: (502) 564-2839 TTY: (502) 564-3757 Email: kyarts@ky.gov or christopher.cathers@ky.gov Website: http://artscouncil.ky.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. Division of Child Care (Kentucky) Patricia R. Wilson, DCBS Commissioner Contact: Sandra Noble Canon, Division Director State Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Community Based Services 275 East Main Street, 3C-F Frankfort, KY 40621 Phone: (502) 564-2524 Fax: (502) 564-3464 Email: sandy.canon@ky.gov or robin.herring@ky.gov Website: http://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dcc/ 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 (Kentucky) Kate Hesseldenz, State Coordinator Kentucky Historical Society 100 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-1792 x4477 Toll-Free: (877) 444-7867 Fax: (502) 564-0475 Email: kate.hesseldenz@ky.gov Website: http://history.ky.gov/ 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 (Kentucky) Mary Marshall, Coordinator State Department of Education Eighth Floor, Room 823 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-3141 Fax: (502) 564-8149 TTY: (502) 564-4970 Email: Mary.Marshall@education.ky.gov or Debbie.Hicks@education.ky.gov Website: http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/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. Correctional Education Division (Kentucky) LaDonna H. Thompson, Commissioner Contact: M. Martha Slemp, Education Branch Manager State Department of Corrections Health Services Building 275 East Main Street, P.O. Box 2400 Frankfort, KY 40602-2400 Phone: (502) 564-4795 x229 Fax: (502) 564-0572 Email: Martha.Slemp@ky.gov Website: http://www.corrections.ky.gov/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Kentucky Adult Education Reecie D. Stagnolia, Interim Vice President Contact: Ginny Sullivan, Executive Secretary Council on Postsecondary Education Suite 250 1024 Capital Center Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 573-5114 Toll-Free: (800) 928-7323 Fax: (502) 573-5436 Email: ginny.sullivan@ky.gov or reecie.stagnolia@ky.gov Website: http://www.kyae.ky.gov/ 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. Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (Kentucky) Rebecca J. Cecil, Executive Director State Cabinet for Health and Family Services Suite 200 310 Whittington Parkway Louisville, KY 40217 Phone: (502) 429-4430 Toll-Free: (800) 232-1160 Fax: (502) 595-4673 Email: rebecca.cecil@ky.gov Website: http://chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn/ 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. Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges System Dr. Michael B. McCall, President Dr. Keith W. Bird, Chancellor 300 North Main Street Versailles, KY 40383 Phone: (859) 256-3132 Toll-Free: (877) 528-2748 Toll-Free Restrictions: KY residents only Fax: (859) 256-3116 Email: president@kctcs.edu Website: http://www.kctcs.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 (Kentucky) Dr. Ruth Ann Shepherd, Division Director Marvin E. Miller, Assistant Director Contact: Kay Hill, Administrative Secretary State Department for Public Health Cabinet for Health and Family Services 275 East Main Street, HS2W-A Frankfort, KY 40621 Phone: (502) 564-4830 Toll-Free Restrictions: (800) 462-6122 Fax: (502) 564-8389 Email: kay.hill@ky.gov or rutha.shepherd@ky.gov Website: http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/mch/default.htm State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Exceptional Children Services (Kentucky) R. Larry Taylor Dr. Johnnie Grissom, Associate Commissioner State Department of Education Eighth Floor 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-4970 Fax: (502) 564-6721 TTY: (502) 564-4970 Email: larry.taylor@education.ky.gov or johnnie.grissom@education.ky.gov Website: http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Student+and+F ... 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. Office of Career and Technical Education (Kentucky) John M. Marks, Executive Director Contact: Charlene Baxter, Administrative Specialist Capital Plaza Tower 20th Floor 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-4286 Toll-Free: (800) 223-5632 Fax: (502) 564-2241 Email: CharleneG.Baxter@ky.gov or John.Marks@ky.gov Website: http://kytech.ky.gov/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Kentucky Department of Education Elaine Farris, Interim Commissioner of Education Elaine Farris, Associate Commissioner Capital Plaza Tower First Floor 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-3141 Fax: (502) 564-5680 Email: webmaster@education.ky.gov Website: http://www.education.ky.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. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Edward Cunningham, Executive Director Contact: Becky Gilpatrick, Student Aid Branch Manager P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 Phone: (502) 696-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926 Toll-Free Restrictions: KY residents only Fax: (502) 696-7373 Email: grants@kheaa.com Website: http://www.kheaa.com/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Edward J. Cunningham, Executive Director Contact: Kathy Ragland, Executive Assistant II P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 Phone: (502) 696-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926 Fax: (502) 696-7496 Email: kragland@kheaa.com Website: http://www.kheaa.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. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Edward J. Cunningham, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer James R. Ackinson, Executive Vice President P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 Phone: (502) 696-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926 Fax: (502) 696-7496 TTY: (800) 855-2880 Email: inquiries@kheaa.com Website: http://www.kheaa.com/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Kentucky Humanities Council Dr. Virginia G. Carter, Executive Director Kathleen Pool, Associate Director 206 East Maxwell Street Lexington, KY 40508 Phone: (859) 257-5932 Fax: (859) 257-5933 TTY: (859) 257-4318 Email: kathleen.pool@uky.edu or virginia.smith@uky.edu Website: http://www.kyhumanities.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. Kentucky Adult Education Reecie D. Stagnolia, Interim Vice President Contact: Ginny Sullivan, Executive Secretary II Suite 250 1024 Capital Center Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 573-5114 Toll-Free: (800) 928-7323 Fax: (502) 573-5436 Email: ginny.sullivan@ky.gov or reecie.stagnolia@ky.gov Website: http://www.kyae.ky.gov/ Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Wayne Onkst, State Librarian and Commissioner Contact: Lori Harlan, Executive Secretary 300 Coffee Tree Road Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-8300 Toll-Free: (800) 928-7000 Fax: (502) 564-5773 Email: lori.harlan@ky.gov or wayne.onkst@ky.gov Website: http://www.kdla.ky.gov/ 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. Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network Paulette Logsdon, Executive Director 10301-B Deering Road Louisville, KY 40272 Phone: (502) 937-6894 Toll-Free: (800) 525-7746 Fax: (502) 937-6464 Email: spininc@kyspin.com Website: http://www.kyspin.com/ 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. Kentucky PTA Rose Babiak, President Contact: Patty Hinkebein, Office Staff P.O. Box 654 148 Consumer Lane Frankfort, KY 40602-0654 Phone: (502) 226-6607 Fax: (502) 226-6610 Email: ky_office@pta.org Website: http://kypta.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. Tech Prep (Kentucky) Contact: Charlene Baxter, Tech Prep Consultant State Department for Workforce Investment 2032 Capital Plaza Tower 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-4286 Toll-Free: (800) 223-5632 Fax: (502) 564-4800 Email: charleneg.baxter@ky.gov Website: http://www.kytech.ky.gov/techprep.htm State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Beth Smith, Executive Director Contact: Pamela Jarboe, Director of Program Services CHR Building, Mail Stop 2-EK 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 Phone: (502) 564-4440 Toll-Free: (800) 372-7172 Toll-Free Restrictions: KY residents only Fax: (502) 564-6745 TTY: (888) 420-9874 Email: wfd.vocrehab@ky.gov or beth.smith@ky.gov Website: http://www.ovr.ky.gov/ Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Kentucky) Beth M. Cross, Executive Director Contact: Cora McNabb, Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator State Office for the Blind Mail Stop E2-J 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 Phone: (502) 564-4754 Toll-Free: (800) 321-6668 Fax: (502) 564-2951 TTY: (502) 564-2929 Email: cora.mcnabb@ky.gov or beth.cross@ky.gov Website: http://blind.ky.gov/ 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. Appalachia Region Comprehensive Center Dr. Sharon Harsh, Chief Program Officer and Director Dr. Caitlin Howley, Associate Director Contact: Carolyn Reynolds, Executive Assistant P.O. Box 1348 Charleston, WV 25325-1348 Phone: (304) 347-0407 Toll-Free: (800) 624-9120 Fax: (304) 347-0487 Email: info@arcc.edvantia.org or carolyn.reynolds@edvantia.org Website: http://www.arcc.edvantia.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. Southeastern Equity Center Jerry Graniero Tery J Medina, Associate Director Contact: Grace Reyes, Office and Business Manager Miami Equity Associates, Inc. Suite 304 1401 East Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 765-3553 Fax: (954) 523-3340 Email: info@southeastequity.org Website: http://www.southeastequity.org/ 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. Licking Valley Community Action Program Judy L. Planck, Executive Director 203 High Street Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Phone: (606) 845-0081 Toll-Free: (800) 327-5196 Fax: (606) 845-0418 Email: jplanck@lvcap.com Website: http://www.lvcap.com/ 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 Appalachia Robert J. Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer Lee Gunn, President, Insitute for Public Research Dr. Robert R. Spillane, Director, CNA Education Contact: Donald Cymrot, Managing Director, CNA Education 4825 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: (703) 824-2000 Fax: (703) 824-2511 Email: inquiries@cna.org or cymrotd@cna.org Website: http://www.cna.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. Mid-South Regional Resource Center Dr. Richard Lewis The Alliance for Systems Change Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky One Quality Street, Suite 722 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 257-4921 Fax: (859) 257-4353 TTY: (859) 257-2903 Email: rlewis@uky.edu or ahumes@uky.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/msrrc 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 (Region IV, Atlanta) , Secretary's Regional Representative , Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Malissa Coleman, Program Specialist U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications and Outreach 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 19T40 Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 974-9450 Fax: (404) 562-6520 Email: malissa.coleman@ed.gov or Dennis.Bega@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#4 |
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