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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 Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Missouri Arts Council Beverly Strohmeyer, Executive Director Contact: Julie Hale, Arts Education Program Specialist Suite 16 815 Olive Street Saint Louis, MO 63101-1503 Phone: (314) 340-6845 Toll-Free: (866) 407-4752 Fax: (314) 340-7215 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: moarts@ded.mo.gov Website: http://www.missouriartscouncil.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 (Missouri) Kathy Quick, Section Administrator Sue Porting, Assistant Section Administrator Lynn Cole, Assistant Section Administrator State Department of Health and Senior Services Section for Child Care Regulation P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-2450 Fax: (573) 526-5345 Email: info@dhss.mo.gov or angela.tordoff@dhss.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ChildCare/index.html 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 (Missouri) Deborah L. Luchenbill, State Coordinator University of Missouri 23 Ellis Library Columbia, MO 65201-5149 Phone: (573) 882-0189 Fax: (573) 884-0345 Email: HistoryDay@umsystem.edu Website: http://whmc.umsystem.edu/nhd/nhdmain.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. Education for Homeless Children and Youth (Missouri) Craig Rector Contact: Donna Cash, Supervisor, Federal Discretionary Grants State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 526-3232 Fax: (573) 526-6698 Email: webreplyimprfdg@dese.mo.gov Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divimprove/fedprog/discretionarygrants/homeles ... 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. Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services/Education (Missouri) Dr. Mariann B. Atwell, Division Director Tony Spillers, Assistant Division Director State Department of Corrections 1717 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 236 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 526-6534 Fax: (573) 526-3009 TTY: (573) 751-5984 Email: tony.spillers@doc.mo.gov or ellen.hueste@doc.mo.gov Website: http://www.doc.mo.gov/division/rehab/edu.htm 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 Office (Missouri) Ron Jewell, State Director of Adult Education State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-1249 Fax: (573) 526-5710 Email: Ron.Jewell@dese.mo.gov Website: http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/adult_ed_and_literacy_index.htm 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 with Special Health Care Needs (Missouri) Gary Harbison, Bureau Chief Lisa Crandall, Associate Bureau Chief Steve Cramer, Coordinator of Children's Programs Contact: Paula Baumgartner, CSHCN/Hope Program Manager State Department of Health and Senior Services 930 Wildwood P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 Phone: (573) 751-6246 Toll-Free: (800) 451-0669 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 751-6237 Email: info@dhss.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/SHCN/ 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. Missouri Department of Higher Education Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education Contact: Laura Vedenhaupt, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109-5717 Phone: (573) 751-2361 Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757 Fax: (573) 751-6635 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: info@dhe.mo.gov or laura.vedenhaupt@dhe.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhe.mo.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. Division of Community and Public Health (Missouri) Melinda D. Sanders, Administrator Section for Healthy Families and Youth, Title V Director State Department of Health and Senior Services 930 Wildwood P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-6253 Toll-Free: (800) 877-6246 Fax: (573) 751-6185 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: info@dhss.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education (Missouri) Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Assistant Commissioner Contact: Lina Browner, Executive Assistant State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751-5739 Fax: (573) 526-4404 Email: lina.browner@dese.mo.gov or heidi.atkinslieberman@dese.mo.gov Website: http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/ 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. Division of Career Education (Missouri) Tom Quinn, Assistant Commissioner of Career Education State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Fifth Floor 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: (573) 751-2660 Fax: (573) 526-4261 Email: webreplyvae@dese.mo.gov Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Dr. Bert Schulte, Interim Commissioner of Education Contact: Robin Coffman, Assistant to the Commissioner of Education 205 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Phone: (573) 751-4212 Fax: (573) 751-8613 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: pubinfo@dese.mo.gov Website: http://dese.mo.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. Office of Student Financial Assistance (Missouri) Leroy Wade, Assistant Commissioner for Financial Assistance, Outreach and Proprietary Certification State Department of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 751-2361 Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757 Fax: (573) 751-6635 Email: info@dhe.mo.gov or kelli.reed@dhe.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Missouri Department of Higher Education Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 751-2361 Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757 Fax: (573) 751-6635 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: info@dhe.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhe.mo.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. Missouri Department of Higher Education Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education Paul Wagner, Deputy Commissioner 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 751-2361 Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757 Fax: (573) 751-6635 TTY: (800) 735-2966 Email: info@dhe.mo.gov Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Missouri Humanities Council Michael Bouman, Executive Director Patricia Zahn, Associate Director Suite 201 543 Hanley Industrial Court St. Louis, MO 63144-1905 Phone: (314) 781-9660 Toll-Free: (800) 357-0909 Fax: (314) 781-9681 Email: mail@mohumanities.org or michael@mohumanities.org Website: http://www.mohumanities.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. Missouri State Library Margaret Conroy, State Librarian Contact: Barbara Reading, Library Development Director P.O. Box 387 600 West Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387 Phone: (573) 751-2751 Toll-Free: (800) 325-0131 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 751-3612 TTY: (800) 735-2466 Email: barbara.reading@sos.mo.gov Website: http://www.sos.mo.gov/library/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. LIFT-Missouri (Literacy Investment for Tomorrow-Missouri) Timothy O'Dea, Executive Director Suite 22 815 Olive Street Saint Louis, MO 63101 Phone: (314) 678-4443 Toll-Free: (800) 729-4443 Fax: (314) 678-2938 Email: todea@webster.edu Website: http://www.lift-missouri.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. Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) Mary Kay Savage, Executive Director Diana Biere, Associate Director Contact: Connie Smith, Administrative Support Suite 204 8301 State Line Road Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (816) 531-7070 Toll-Free: (800) 743-7634 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (816) 531-4777 TTY: (816) 931-2992 Email: csmith@ptimpact.com or msavage@ptimpact.com Website: http://ptimpact.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. Missouri PTA Mary Oyler, President Contact: Linda Thiele, Coordinator of Administrative Services 2100 I-70 Drive SW Columbia, MO 65203-0099 Phone: (573) 445-4161 Toll-Free: (800) 328-7330 Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only Fax: (573) 445-4163 Email: office@mopta.org Website: http://www.mopta.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. Missouri Tech Prep Don Walker State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education P.O. Box 480 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Phone: (573) 751-8465 Fax: (573) 526-4261 Email: Don.Walker@dese.mo.gov Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/tech_prep_index.htm State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Missouri) Dr. Jeanne Loyd, Assistant Commissioner State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 3024 Dupont Circle Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525 Phone: (573) 751-3251 Toll-Free: (877) 222-8963 Fax: (573) 751-1441 TTY: (573) 751-0881 Email: patsy.helmig@vr.dese.mo.gov or jeanne.loyd@vr.dese.mo.gov Website: http://dese.mo.gov/vr/ Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (Missouri) Mark Laird, Deputy Director State Department of Social Services, Family Support Division 615 Howerton Court P.O. Box 2320 Jefferson City, MO 65102-2320 Phone: (573) 751-4249 Fax: (573) 751-4984 TTY: (800) 592-6004 Email: askrsb@dss.mo.gov or Mark.Laird@dss.mo.gov Website: http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/ 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. Mid-Continent Comprehensive Center (MC3) Dr. Belinda Biscoe Dr. Donna Richardson, Associate Director 1639 Cross Center Drive Norman, OK 73019-5050 Phone: (405) 325-1729 Toll-Free: (800) 228-1766 Fax: (405) 325-1824 Email: bpbiscoe@ou.edu or help.desk@mc3edsupport.org Website: http://www.mc3edsupport.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. Midwest Equity Assistance Center Dr. Charles I. Rankin, Executive Director Contact: Ronna Olivier, Administrative Assistant Kansas State University, College of Education 401 Bluemont Hall 1100 Midcampus Drive Manhattan, KS 66506-5327 Phone: (785) 532-6408 Toll-Free: (800) 232-0133 x6408 Fax: (785) 532-5548 Email: ronna@ksu.edu Website: http://www.meac.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. Literacy Investment for Tomorrow (Missouri) Timothy O'Dea, Executive Director Suite 22 815 Olive Street Saint Louis, MO 63101 Phone: (314) 678-4443 Toll-Free: (800) 729-4443 Fax: (314) 678-2938 Email: todea@webster.edu Website: http://www.lift-missouri.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. Central Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Louis F. Cicchinelli, Executive Director of Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. J. Timothy Waters, CEO, Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning John Wetherington, Chief Financial Officer Contact: Laura Edwards, Executive Secretary Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning Suite 500 4601 DTC Boulevard Denver, CO 80237-2596 Phone: (303) 337-0990 Toll-Free: (800) 781-0156 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: relcentral@mcrel.org or info@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.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. 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 (VII Kansas City) Suite 2002 8930 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (816) 268-0400 Fax: (816) 268-0407 Email: tom.beaver@ed.gov or elaine.venard@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#7 |
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