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State Services and Resources 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Agency U.S. Department of Education Sponsored State & Regional Services and Resources Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Montana Arts Council Arlynn Fishbaugh, Executive Director Beck McLaughlin, Education Director P.O. Box 202201 First Floor 830 North Warren Street Helena, MT 59620-2201 Phone: (406) 444-6430 Toll-Free: (800) 282-3092 Fax: (406) 444-6548 Email: mac@mt.gov Website: http://www.art.mt.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. Early Childhood Services Bureau (Montana) Jamie Palagi, Bureau Chief Renee Collinson, Child Care Unit Supervisor Contact: Angi Rayfield, Administrative Assistant State Department of Public Health and Human Services Arcade Building 111 North Jackson, Fifth Floor Helena, MT 59601 Phone: (406) 444-1788 Toll-Free: (866) 239-0458 Fax: (406) 444-2547 Email: arayfield@mt.gov or rcollinson@mt.gov Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hrd/childcare/ 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 (Montana) Terry Teichrow, Title I Education Specialist/Homeless Education/Title I, Part D (N&D) State Coordinator Contact: Gwen Smith, Administrative Assistant State Office of Public Instruction 1300 11th Avenue P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-2036 Fax: (406) 444-3924 Email: tteichrow@mt.gov Website: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/homeless/ 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 (Montana) Mike Ferriter Contact: Rhonda Schaffer, Administrator, Administrative and Financial Services Division State Department of Corrections 1539 11th Avenue P.O. Box 201301 Helena, MT 59620-1301 Phone: (406) 444-3930 Fax: (406) 444-4920 Email: webadmin@mt.gov or banez@mt.gov Website: http://www.cor.mt.gov/ 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 Adult Basic and Literacy Education (Montana) Denise Juneau, Superintendent of Public Instruction Margaret Bowles, Adult Basic and Literacy Education Specialist Contact: Carol Flynn, Program Specialist State Office of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 1227 11th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-4443 Toll-Free: (888) 231-9393 Fax: (406) 444-1373 TTY: (406) 444-0169 Email: cflynn@mt.gov or mbowles@mt.gov Website: http://www.opi.mt.gov/ABE/Index.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 (Montana) Contact: Corliss Scott, Program Specialist State Department of Public Health and Human Services Public Health and Safety Division 1218 East Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 20295 Helena, MT 59620-2951 Phone: (406) 444-3622 Toll-Free: (800) 762-9891 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 444-2750 TTY: (406) 444-2590 Email: cscott@mt.gov or cshs@mt.gov Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/family-health/cshs/cshs-index.shtml 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. Montana University System Dr. Mary S. Moe, Deputy Commissioner for Two Year Education Dr. Bradly T. Eldredge, Director of Institutional Research Contact: Elaine Gingery, Administrative Support, Workforce Development 46 North Last Chance Gulch P.O. Box 203201 Helena, MT 59620-3201 Phone: (406) 444-0316 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: egingery@montana.edu Website: http://www.mus.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. Family and Community Health Bureau (Montana) JoAnn Walsh Dotson, Bureau Chief State Department of Public Health and Human Services 1218 East Sixth Avenue P.O. Box 202951 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 444-4572 Fax: (406) 444-2606 Email: jdotson@mt.gov Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/family-health/FCHB-index.shtml State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education (Montana) Tim Harris, Administrator Contact: Marlene Wallis, Administrative Officer State Office of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-4428 Toll-Free: (888) 231-9393 Fax: (406) 444-3924 TTY: (406) 444-0169 Email: mwallis@mt.gov or tharris@mt.gov Website: http://www.opi.mt.gov/SpecEd/ 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. Workforce Development (Montana) Dr. Sheila Stearns, Commissioner of Higher Education Contact: Alyssa Townsend-Hudders, Program Specialist Montana University System Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education P.O. Box 203201 Helena, MT 59620-3201 Phone: (406) 444-0318 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: ath@montana.edu Website: http://mus.edu/wd/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Montana Office of Public Instruction Linda McCulloch, Superintendent of Public Instruction Cheri Bergeron, Bureau Chief P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: (406) 444-2082 Toll-Free: (888) 231-9393 Toll-Free Restrictions: area code 406 only Fax: (406) 444-3924 Email: cbergeron@mt.gov Website: http://www.opi.mt.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. Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program Bruce Marks, Director Ronald Muffick, Associate Director Robin Graham, Chief Financial Officer P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-6594 Toll-Free: (800) 537-7508 Fax: (406) 444-1869 Email: rmuffick@mgslp.state.mt.us Website: http://www.mgslp.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program Bruce Marks Ron Muffick, Associate Director Robin Graham, Chief Finanical Officer Contact: Brian Aliperto, Guaranty Services Manager P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 Phone: (406) 444-6594 Toll-Free: (800) 537-7508 Fax: (406) 444-1869 Email: baliperto@mgslp.state.mt.us or rmuffick@mgslp.state.mt.us Website: http://www.mgslp.org/ 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. Montana University System Dr. Sheila M. Stearns, Commissioner of Higher Education Contact: Lynette Brown, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner and the Board of Regents 2500 Broadway P.O. Box 203201 Helena, MT 59620-3201 Phone: (406) 444-6570 Fax: (406) 444-1469 Email: lybrown@montana.edu or sstearns@montana.edu Website: http://www.mus.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Montana Dr. Ken Egan, Executive Director Contact: Kim Anderson, Associate Director, Programs 311 Brantly Missoula, MT 59812-7848 Phone: (406) 243-6022 Toll-Free: (800) 624-6001 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 243-4836 Email: info@humanitiesmontana.org or kim.anderson@humanitiesmontana.org Website: http://www.humanities-mt.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. Montana State Library Darlene Staffeldt, State Librarian Contact: Kris Schmitz, Central Services Manager P.O. Box 201800 1515 East Sixth Avenue Helena, MT 59620-1800 Phone: (406) 444-3115 Toll-Free: (800) 338-5087 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT citizens only. Fax: (406) 444-0266 TTY: (406) 444-3005 Email: mslreference@mt.gov or kschmitz@mt.gov Website: http://msl.mt.gov/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. ABE Literacy Resource Center (Washington) Kristin Ockert, Program Administrator, Professional Developmt Services Contact: Diane McGuinn, Program Coordinator P.O. Box 42495 1300 Quince Street SE Olympia, WA 98504-2495 Phone: (360) 704-4331 Fax: (360) 704-4419 Email: abe@sbctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-abepds_resourcectr.aspx 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. Parents Let's Unite for Kids (Montana) Roger Holt, Executive Director 516 North 32nd Street Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 255-0540 Toll-Free: (800) 222-7585 Toll-Free Restrictions: MT residents only Fax: (406) 255-0523 TTY: (406) 255-0540 Email: info@pluk.org Website: http://www.pluk.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. Montana PTA Beth Verlanic, President Garla Boland, Executive Director P.O. Box 6448 Great Falls, MT 59406 Phone: (406) 268-7475 Email: montana_pta@gfps.k12.mt.us Website: http://www.montanapta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Disability Services Division (Montana) State Department of Public Health and Human Services 111 North Sanders, Room 307 P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604-4210 Phone: (406) 444-2590 Toll-Free: (877) 296-1197 Fax: (406) 444-3632 TTY: (406) 444-2590 Email: dphhstech@mt.gov or pewilliamss@mt.gov Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/ 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. Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center (The) Kit Peixotto, Program Director Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0445 Email: nwrcc@nwrel.org or peixottk@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/nwrcc/ 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. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Dr. Carol Massanari Dr. Marty Blair Utah State University Suite 112 1780 North Research Parkway North Logan, UT 84341 Phone: (435) 752-0238 x23 Fax: (435) 753-9750 TTY: (435) 753-9750 Email: carol.massanari@usu.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc 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 (VIII Denver) U.S. Department of Education Regional Office Federal Building 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310 Denver, CO 80204-3582 Phone: (303) 844-3544 Fax: (303) 844-2524 Email: helen.littlejohn@ed.gov or diana.huffman@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#8 |
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