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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 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. New England School Development Council (The) Dr. John Sullivan Jr., Executive Director Dr. Arthur L. Bettencourt, Assistant Executive Director 28 Lord Road, #210 Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: (508) 481-9444 Fax: (508) 481-5655 Email: nesdec@nesdec.org Website: http://www.nesdec.org/ Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library (Massachusetts) Kim Charlson 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472-2790 Phone: (617) 972-7249 Toll-Free: (800) 852-3133 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT residents only Fax: (617) 972-7363 TTY: (617) 972-7690 Email: kim.charlson@perkins.org or library@perkins.org Website: http://www.perkins.org/btbl/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Massachusetts Cultural Council Anita Walker, Executive Director Charlie McDermott, Deputy Director Lauren Johanson, Education Programs Coordinator Contact: Jane King, Executive Assistant Third Floor 10 Saint James Avenue Boston, MA 02116-3803 Phone: (617) 727-3668 Toll-Free: (800) 232-0960 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 727-0044 TTY: (617) 338-9153 Email: mcc@art.state.ma.us or jane.king@art.state.ma.us Website: http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/ 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 (Massachusetts) Sherri Killins, Commissioner Anita Moeller, Associate Commissioner, Child/Family Support Services Contact: Theresa Heffernan, Family Support Assistant State Department of Early Education and Care Fourth Floor 51 Sleeper Street Boston, MA 02210 Phone: (617) 988-7815 Fax: (617) 988-2451 TTY: (617) 988-2454 Email: theffernan@MassMail.State.MA.US or Tresa.Glover-Smith2@MassMail.State.MA.US Website: http://www.eec.state.ma.us/ 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 (Massachusetts) Robert Taylor, State Coordinator Bob Jones, State Coordinator Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies 21 Grant Street North Attleboro, MA 02760 Phone: (508) 695-6675 Email: RFTaylor21@verizon.net or bjones@applewild.org Website: http://www.masscouncil.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. Office for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (Massachusetts) Peter Cirioni, State Coordinator Contact: Sarah Slautterback, Specialist State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-4906 Phone: (781) 338-6330 Fax: (781) 338-3090 Email: sslautterback@doe.mass.edu or pcirioni@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/ 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 (Massachusetts) Carolyn J. Vicari, Director, Inmate Training and Education State Department of Corrections P.O. Box 71, Hodder House Two Merchant Road Framingham, MA 01704 Phone: (508) 935-0901 Fax: (508) 935-0907 Email: cvicari@doc.state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/doc/ 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 Learning Services (Massachusetts) Anne Serino Contact: Donna Feagin, Program Coordinator I State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-5023 Phone: (781) 338-3801 Fax: (781) 338-3394 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: dfeagin@doe.mass.edu or aserino@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/acls/ 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 for Perinatal, Early Childhood, and Special Health Needs (Massachusetts) Ron Benham, Division Director State Department of Public Health Center for Community Health 250 Washington Street, Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02108-4619 Phone: (617) 624-6060 Fax: (617) 624-5990 TTY: (617) 624-6062 Email: Ron.Benham@state.ma.us Website: http://www.mass.gov/dph/fch/dpech.htm 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. Massachusetts Community Colleges Bill Hart, Executive Director Executive Office Old South Building, Suite 301 294 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 542-2911 Fax: (617) 542-2904 Email: jshamon@mcceo.mass.edu Website: http://www.masscc.org/ 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 Family Health and Nutrition (Massachusetts) Sally Fogerty State Department of Public Health Fifth Floor 250 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108-4619 Phone: (617) 624-6060 Fax: (617) 624-5992 TTY: (617) 624-5574 Email: sally.fogerty@state.ma.us Website: http://www.mass.gov/dph/fch/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Planning and Policy Development Office (Massachusetts) Dr. Mitchell D. Chester, Commissioner of Education Marcia Mittnacht, State Director of Special Education State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-5023 Phone: (781) 338-3375 Fax: (781) 338-3371 Email: specialeducation@doe.mass.edu or mmmittnacht@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/ 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 for Career/Vocational Technical Education (Massachusetts) Jeffrey Wheeler Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-4096 Phone: (781) 338-3910 Fax: (781) 338-3950 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: jwheeler@doe.mass.edu or careervoctech@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Mitchell D. Chester, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey Nellhaus, Deputy Commissioner 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-4906 Phone: (781) 338-3111 Fax: (781) 338-3770 TTY: (800) 439-2370 Email: www@doe.mass.edu or media@doe.mass.edu Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/ 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. Office of Student Financial Assistance (Massachusetts) Robert Elder Dais Jr., Director, GEAR UP Massachusetts Dr. Clantha Carrigan McCurdy, Senior Deputy Commissioner Robert Brun, Associate Commissioner State Department of Higher Education Suite 200 454 Broadway Revere, MA 02151 Phone: (617) 727-9420 x1313 Fax: (617) 727-0667 Email: rdais@osfa.mass.edu or cmccurdy@osfa.mass.edu Website: http://www.osfa.mass.edu/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). American Student Assistance Paul Combe, President and Chief Executive Officer Suite 1600 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 Phone: (617) 728-4200 Toll-Free: (800) 999-9080 Email: loaninfo@amsa.com Website: http://www.amsa.com/index.cfm 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. Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Dr. Richard M. Freeland, Commissioner Contact: Clantha McCurdy, Senior Deputy Commissioner, Access and Student Financial Assistance Room 1401 One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108-1696 Phone: (617) 994-6950 Fax: (617) 727-6397 Email: cmccurdy@osfa.mass.edu or eavery@bhe.mass.edu Website: http://www.mass.edu/ TERI College Planning Center Willis J. Hulings III, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Jane Horton, Director of Education Advising and Outreach c/o Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street, Concourse Level Boston, MA 02116 Phone: (617) 536-0200 Toll-Free: (877) 332-4348 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 536-4737 Email: horton@teri.org or harge@teri.org Website: http://www.tericollegeplanning.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Mass Humanities David Tebaldi, Executive Director Kristin O'Connell, Assistant Director Contact: Anne Rogers, Systems Manager 66 Bridge Street Northampton, MA 01060 Phone: (413) 584-8440 Fax: (413) 584-8454 Email: arogers@masshumanities.org or mwheaton@masshumanities.org Website: http://www.masshumanities.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. Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Robert C. Maier Contact: William Morton, Assistant to the Director Suite 401 98 North Washington Street Boston, MA 02114 Phone: (617) 725-1860 Toll-Free: (800) 952-7403 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 725-0140 Email: bill.morton@state.ma.us or robert.maier@state.ma.us Website: http://mblc.state.ma.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Adult Learning Center (New Hampshire) Mary Jordan, Executive Director Contact: Diana Owen, Adult Program Coordinator Four Lake Street Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 882-9080 x207 Fax: (603) 882-0069 Email: dowen@adultlearningcenter.org Website: http://www.adultlearningcenter.org/ Massachusetts System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES) Luanne Teller, CRC Director Contact: Lou Wollrab, Information Coordinator World Education 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 02210-1211 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Fax: (617) 482-0617 Email: sabes@worlded.org or lwollrab@worlded.org Website: http://www.sabes.org/ New England Literacy Resource Center/World Education Silja Kallenbach, Director, U.S. Division 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 02210-1211 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Fax: (617) 482-0617 Email: silja_kallenbach@worlded.org Website: http://www.nelrc.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. Federation for Children with Special Needs (Massachusetts) Richard Robison, Executive Director Margaret C. O'Hare, Massachusetts PIRC Director Contact: Becky Rizoli, Administrative Assistant Suite 420 1135 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120-2140 Phone: (617) 236-7210 Toll-Free: (800) 331-0688 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 572-2094 Email: brizoli@fcsn.org or mcohare@fcsn.org Website: http://www.fcsn.org/ Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc. Diana MTK Autin, Executive Co-Director Debra Jennings, Executive Co-Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: diana.autin@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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. Massachusetts PTA Kimberly Savery Hunt, President Mary Ann Stewart, President-Elect P.O. Box 421 Rehoboth, MA 02769 Phone: (617) 861-7910 Email: info@masspta.org or president@masspta.org Website: http://masspta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Charles Carr, Commissioner Kasper M. Goshgarian, Deputy Commissioner, Disability Determination Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Services Kevin Collins, Chief Information Officer Fort Pointe Place 27 Wormwood Street Boston, MA 02210-1606 Phone: (617) 204-3600 Toll-Free: (800) 245-6543 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 727-1354 TTY: (800) 245-6543 Email: Commissioner@mrc.state.ma.us or kevin.collins@mrc.state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/mrc/ Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Massachusetts) Janet LaBreck, Commissioner Contact: Susan Lavin, Division Director State Commission for the Blind 48 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116-4718 Phone: (617) 727-5550 x7503 Toll-Free: (800) 392-6450 Toll-Free Restrictions: MA residents only Fax: (617) 626-7685 TTY: (800) 392-6556 Email: susan.lavin@state.ma.us Website: http://www.state.ma.us/mcb/ 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. New England Comprehensive Center (NECC) Dr. Carol Keirstead Dr. Karen Laba, Deputy Director RMC Research Corporation 1000 Market Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 422-8888 Toll-Free: (800) 258-0802 Fax: (603) 436-9166 Email: klaba@rmcres.com or ckeirstead@rmcres.com Website: http://www.necomprehensivecenter.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. New England Equity Assistance Center Dr. Maria F. Pacheco Contact: Michelle Carreiro, Program Coordinator Education Alliance Brown University 222 Richmond Street, Suite 300 Providence, RI 02903-4226 Phone: (401) 274-9548 x270 Toll-Free: (800) 521-9550 x270 Fax: (401) 351-9594 Email: Michelle_Carreiro@brown.edu or Maria_Pacheco@brown.edu Website: http://neeac.alliance.brown.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. Massachusetts Parent Information and Resource Center Margaret O'Hare, PIRC Director Contact: Bria D'Amico, PIRC Services Coordinator Suite 420 1135 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120 Phone: (617) 236-7210 Toll-Free: (877) 471-0980 Fax: (617) 572-2094 TTY: (800) 331-0688 Email: bdamico@fcsn.org or mcohare@fcsn.org Website: http://masspirc.org/ Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Diana Autin, Executive Director Debra Jennings, Executive Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: span@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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 for the Northeast and Islands Jill E. Weber, Lab Director Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060 Phone: (617) 618-2747 Toll-Free: (800) 225-4276 Fax: (617) 969-1580 TTY: (617) 964-5448 Email: relneiinfo@edc.org or jweber@edc.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/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. Northeast Regional Resource Center (The) Dr. Kristin M. Reedy Learning Innovations at WestEd 20 Winter Sport Lane Williston, VT 05495 Phone: (802) 951-8226 Fax: (802) 951-8222 TTY: (802) 951-8213 Email: nerrc@wested.org Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/ 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 (I Boston) Michael Sentance, Secretary's Regional Representative Kristen Lepore, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Olga Pirela, Staff Assistant Suite 1030 33 Arch Street Boston, MA 02110-1490 Phone: (617) 289-0100 Fax: (617) 289-0151 Email: olga.pirela@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#1 |
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