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State Services and Resources Other State Resource State Arts Agency State Child Care Licensing Office 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. Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center D. J. Markey 3132 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125 Phone: (504) 899-1505 Fax: (504) 891-3510 Email: pyramidcprc@aol.com or dmarkey404@aol.com Website: http://pyramidparentcenter.org State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Louisiana Division of the Arts Bethany A. France, Director of Arts-in-Education Contact: Sparkle Hurst, Administrative Assistant P.O. Box 44247 Room 420 1051 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4247 Phone: (225) 342-8180 Fax: (225) 342-8173 Email: shurst@crt.state.la.us or bfrance@crt.state.la.us Website: http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/ 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 and Regulatory Section (Louisiana) Angie Badeaux State Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education P.O. Box 3078, 627 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70821 Phone: (225) 342-9905 Fax: (225) 342-9690 Email: abadeaux@dss.state.la.us Website: http://www.dss.louisiana.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 (Louisiana) Debi Faucett, Division Director Terry Simoneoux, Section Leader Contact: Laverne Dunn, State Homeless Coordinator State Department of Education P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Phone: (225) 342-3031 Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721 Email: laverne.dunn@la.gov or terry.simoneaux@la.gov Website: http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/eia/1315.html 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 (Louisiana) Michael Moore, Director, Prison Enterprises State Department of Public Safety and Corrections P.O. Box 44314 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4314 Phone: (225) 342-6633 Fax: (225) 342-5556 Email: creed@corrections.state.la.us or webmaster@corrections.state.la.us Website: http://www.doc.louisiana.gov/view.php?cat=8&id=51 State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Division of Dropout Prevention, Adult and Family Services (Louisiana) Debi K. Faucette, Division Director State Department of Education P.O. Box 94064 1201 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Phone: (225) 342-3336 Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721 Fax: (225) 342-7059 Email: debi.faucette@la.gov Website: http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/family/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 Services (Louisiana) Dr. Susan Berry Laurent Lebien, Program Manager State Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health, Center for Preventative Health 1010 Common Street, Suite 610 New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 568-5055 Fax: (504) 568-7529 Email: cshsweb@dhh.la.gov or susan.berry@la.gov Website: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=256 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. Louisiana Community and Technical College System Dr. Joe D. May, President Contact: Patti Sollie, Assistant to the President 265 South Foster Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: (225) 922-2800 Fax: (225) 922-1185 Email: psollie@lctcs.edu Website: http://www.lctcs.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 (Louisiana) Dr. Joan Wightkin, Program Director State Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health 1010 Common Street, Room 2710 New Orleans, LA 70012 Phone: (504) 568-3506 Fax: (504) 568-3503 Email: Joan.Wightkin@la.gov Website: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=79 State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance (Louisiana) Susan W. Batson, Acting Division Director State Department of Education Claiborne Building, 1201 North Third Street P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Phone: (225) 342-3513 Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721 Fax: (225) 219-7370 TTY: (225) 219-4588 Email: susan.batson@la.gov Website: http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/eia/home.html 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. Louisiana Community and Technical College System Dr. Joseph May, President Dr. Jerry Pinsel, Vice President Contact: Reba Poulson, State Director 265 South Foster Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: (225) 922-2800 Fax: (225) 922-1185 Email: rpoulson@lctcs.edu or jpinsel@lctcs.edu Website: http://www.lctcs.state.la.us/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Louisiana Department of Education Paul G. Pastorek, Superintendent Contact: Rene' Greer, Director, Office of Communications 1201 North Third P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Phone: (225) 219-5172 Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721 Fax: (225) 342-0781 Email: customerservice@la.gov Website: http://www.louisianaschools.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. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Juanita Rougeau, Director, Scholarship/Grant Division Contact: Bonnie Lavergne, Student Financial Aid Administrator P.O. Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202 Phone: (225) 922-1012 Toll-Free: (800) 259-5626 x1012 Fax: (225) 925-4969 Email: blavergne@osfa.la.gov or jrougeau@osfa.la.gov Website: http://www.osfa.state.la.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Melanie Amrhein, Executive Director Contact: Michelle Darling, Public Information and Communications Supervisor P.O. Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202 Phone: (225) 922-1012 Toll-Free: (800) 259-5626 x1012 Fax: (225) 922-0790 Email: custserv@osfa.la.gov Website: http://www.osfa.la.gov/ 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. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Melanie Amrhein, Executive Director Contact: Michelle Darling, Public Information Supervisor P.O. Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202 Phone: (225) 922-1012 Toll-Free: (800) 259-5626 x1012 Fax: (225) 922-0790 Email: custserv@osfa.la.gov Website: http://www.osfa.la.gov State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Dr. Michael Sartisky, Executive Director/President Contact: John Kemp, Executive Manager Suite 300 938 Lafayette Street New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 523-4352 Toll-Free: (800) 909-7990 Toll-Free Restrictions: LA residents only Fax: (504) 529-2358 Email: kemp@leh.org or sartisky@leh.org Website: http://www.leh.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. State Library of Louisiana Rebecca L. Hamilton, State Librarian Diane M. Brown, Deputy State Librarian Contact: Kytara Gaudin, Access Services Coordinator 701 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: (225) 342-4923 Fax: (225) 219-4804 Email: kgaudin@state.lib.la.us or rhamilto@state.lib.la.us Website: http://www.state.lib.la.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. State Literacy Resource Center (Louisiana) Debi K. Faucette Contact: Renee Montgomery, Program Manager State Department of Education Division of Adult Literacy Services P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Phone: (225) 342-0444 Toll-Free: (877) 453-2721 Fax: (225) 219-4439 Email: renee.montgomery@la.gov Website: http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/family/987.html 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. Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center Mary Jacob, Executive Director Cindy L. Arceneaux, Project Director Contact: Charlomna Epps, Project Coordinator Building 1, Suite 100 201 Evans Road Harahan, LA 70123 Phone: (504) 888-9111 Toll-Free: (800) 766-7736 Toll-Free Restrictions: LA residents only Fax: (504) 888-0246 Email: carceneaux@laptic.org or info@laptic.org Website: http://www.laptic.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. Louisiana PTA Susan Laborde, President Contact: Trish Poynot, Office Manager Suite 13 1543 Del Plaza Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Phone: (225) 927-7382 Fax: (225) 927-9497 Email: la_office@bellsouth.net or lapta@bellsouth.net Website: http://www.LouisianaPTA.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. Louisiana Community & Technical College System Dr. Monty Sullivan, Executive Vice President Contact: Reba Poulson, State Director, Perkins Programs 265 South Foster Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4104 Phone: (225) 922-2800 Fax: (225) 922-2865 Email: rpoulson@lctcs.edu or jberthelot@lctcs.edu Website: http://www.lctcs.edu State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Rehabilitation Services (Louisiana) Kristy Nichols, Secretary Roseland Starks, Rehabilitation Services Director Contact: Kenneth York, Rehabilitation Services Assistant Director State Department of Social Services 627 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: (225) 219-2225 Toll-Free: (800) 737-2958 Toll-Free Restrictions: LA residents only Fax: (225) 219-2942 TTY: (225) 219-2391 Email: kyork@dss.state.la.us Website: http://www.dss.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=72 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. Southeast Comprehensive Center Dr. Robin Jarvis, Program Manager Dr. Vicki Dimock, Program Director SEDL Suite 700 3501 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 838-6861 Fax: (504) 831-5242 Email: rjarvis@sedl.org or vdimock@sedl.org Website: http://secc.sedl.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. South Central Collaborative for Equity Dr. Bradley Scott Contact: Christie Goodman, Communications Manager Intercultural Development Research Association Suite 101 5815 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78228-1102 Phone: (210) 444-1710 Fax: (210) 444-1714 Email: bradley.scott@idra.org Website: http://www.idra.org/South_Central_Collaborative_for_Equity/ 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. EarlySteps (Louisiana) Brenda B. Sharp, Program Manager State Department of Health and Hospitals Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities 628 North Fourth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117 Phone: (225) 342-0095 Toll-Free: (866) 783-5553 Toll-Free Restrictions: LA residents only Fax: (225) 342-8823 Email: brenda.sharp@la.gov Website: http://www.earlysteps.dhh.louisiana.gov YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. Paulette Senior, Chief Executive Officer Contact: Peggy Cartwright, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Suite 602 5700 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: (225) 383-0681 Fax: (225) 383-5733 Email: info@ywca-br.org or cartwrightp@ywca-br.org Website: http://www.ywca-br.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 Southwest Dr. Dean Nafziger, REL-SW Director Contact: Meg Grant, REL-SW Dissemination Manager Edvance Research Inc. Suite 700 9901 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78230-2253 Phone: (210) 558-1902 Toll-Free: (877)338-2623 Fax: (210) 558-1075 Email: mgrant@edvanceresearch.com Website: http://edlabs.ed.gov/RELSouthwest 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. Southeast Regional Resource Center Dr. Elizabeth W. Beale Dr. Anne Chartrand, Associate Director Auburn University--Montgomery P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023 Phone: (334) 244-3100 Fax: (334) 244-3101 TTY: (334) 244-3800 Email: achartra@aum.edu or ebeale@aum.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/serrc 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 (VI Dallas) Dr. Patricia Crisp, Regional Representative/Public Affairs Contact: Barbara O'Pry, Administrative Assistant U.S. Department of Education Suite 1510 1999 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75201-3136 Phone: (214) 661-9500 Fax: (214) 661-9594 Email: barbara.opry@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#6 |
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