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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 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. 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. State Council on the Arts (New Hampshire) Rebecca Lawrence, Executive Director Contact: Catherine O'Brian, Coordinator, Arts Education Grants and Programs Suite 225, Second floor Two 1/2 Beacon Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-2789 Fax: (603) 271-3584 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: Catherine.R.OBrian@dcr.nh.gov Website: http://www.nh.gov/nharts/ 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 (New Hampshire) Contact: Denise Corvino, Child Care Licensing Chief State Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Program Support Bureau of Child Care Licensing 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3857 Phone: (603) 271-4624 Toll-Free: (800) 852-3345 x4624 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 271-4782 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: dcorvino@dhhs.state.nh.us Website: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/BCCL/default.htm 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 (New Hampshire) Dr. Patrick May, State Coordinator Dr. John Krueckeberg, State Coordinator Plymouth State University Department of Social Science 17 High Street Plymouth, NH 03264-1595 Phone: (603) 535-2501 Fax: (603) 535-2351 Email: pmay@plymouth.edu or jkrueckeberg@plymouth.edu Website: http://www.plymouth.edu/nhdnh/ 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 (New Hamphsire) Dr. Lynda Thistle Elliott, State Director Homeless Education State Department of Education 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3860 Phone: (603) 271-3840 Fax: (603) 271-2760 Email: LElliott@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/boip ... 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 (New Hampshire) William L. Wrenn, Commissioner William G. McGonagle, Assistant Commissioner Daniel T. Tanguay, Education Director Contact: Jay Nagy, Career and Technical Education Director State Department of Corrections Corrections Special School District P.O. Box 14 Concord, NH 03302-0014 Phone: (603) 271-1855 Fax: (603) 271-0401 Email: info@nhdoc.state.nh.us or daniel.t.tanguay@nhdoc.state.nh.us Website: http://www.state.nh.us/nhdoc/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Bureau of Adult Education (New Hampshire) Art Ellison Contact: Deborah Tasker, GED Administrator State Department of Education Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation 21 South Fruit Street, Suite #20 Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-6698 Fax: (603) 271-3454 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: aellison@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/adultlearning/Ad ... 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 (New Hampshire) Elizabeth Collins, Administrator II Contact: Sara Slawski, Medical Secretary II State Department of Health and Human Services Special Medical Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3857 Phone: (603) 271-4488 Toll-Free: (800) 852-3345 x4488 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 271-4902 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: sslawski@dhhs.state.nh.us or ecollins@dhhs.state.nh.us Website: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/SPECIALMEDSRVCS/sms-shc-children.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. Community College System of New Hampshire Dr. Richard Gustafson, Chancellor Dr. Charles Annal, Vice Chancellor Contact: Marie Ann Mills, Assistant to the Chancellor 26 College Drive Concord, NH 03301-7400 Phone: (603) 271-2722 Toll-Free: (800) 247-3420 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 271-2725 Email: info@ccsnh.edu or mmills@ccsnh.edu Website: http://www.ccsnh.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 Section (New Hampshire) Patricia Tilley, Administrator State Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Services 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301-6504 Phone: (603) 271-4604 Toll-Free: (800) 852-3345 x4517 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 271-4519 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: ptilley@dhhs.state.nh.us Website: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/MCH/default.htm State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Bureau of Special Education (New Hampshire) Santina Thibedeau, Administrator Contact: Barbara Raymond, Program Assistant State Department of Education 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3860 Phone: (603) 271-3741 Fax: (603) 271-1099 Email: braymond@ed.state.nh.us or sthibedeau@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/bose ... 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. New Hampshire School-to-Work Initiative Kim Runion, Administrator, Career Technical Education , State Director of Tech Prep/School To Work Suite 20 21 South Fruit Street Concord, NH 03301-3860 Phone: (603) 271-7977 Fax: (603) 271-4079 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: krunion@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. New Hampshire Department of Education Dr. Virginia M. Barry, Commissioner of Education vacant , Deputy Commissioner of Education Contact: Patricia Butler, Administrative Assistant II Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-3495 Toll-Free: (800) 339-9900 Fax: (603) 271-1953 TTY: Relay NH 711 Email: pbutler@ed.state.nh.us or ltemple@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us 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. New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission Dr. Kathryn G. Dodge, Executive Director Suite 300 Three Barrell Court Concord, NH 03301-8543 Phone: (603) 271-2555 Fax: (603) 271-2696 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: pedes@pec.state.nh.us Website: http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Rene Drouin, President Tara Payne, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Contact: Tori Berube, College Outreach Manager P.O. Box 877 Four Barrell Court Concord, NH 03302-2087 Phone: (603) 225-6612 Toll-Free: (800) 525-2577 Fax: (603) 228-6726 Email: info@gsmr.org or collegeplanning@gsmr.org Website: http://www.nhheaf.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. New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission Kathryn G. Dodge, Executive Director Contact: Patricia Edes, Assistant to Executive Director Suite 300 Three Barrell Court Concord, NH 03301-8543 Phone: (603) 271-2555 Fax: (603) 271-2696 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: pedes@pec.state.nh.us Website: http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. New Hampshire Humanities Council Deborah Watrous, Executive Director 19 Pillsbury Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 224-4071 Fax: (603) 224-4072 Email: dwatrous@nhhc.org Website: http://www.nhhc.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. New Hampshire State Library Michael York, State Librarian Contact: Janet Eklund, Administrator of Library Operations 20 Park Street Concord, NH 03301-6314 Phone: (603) 271-2616 Toll-Free: (800) 499-1232 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 271-6826 Email: jeklund@library.state.nh.us Website: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl 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/ 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. Parent Information Center (New Hampshire) Heather Thalheimer, Executive Director Contact: Michelle Lewis, PTIC Project Director P.O. Box 2405 Concord, NH 03302-2405 Phone: (603) 224-7005 Toll-Free: (800) 947-7005 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 224-4365 TTY: (603) 224-7005 Email: mlewis@parentinformationcenter.org or admin@parentinformationcenter.org Website: http://www.parentinformationcenter.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. New Hampshire PTA Michael Mooney, President Contact: Kristine Nippert, Office Manager Five Sleepy Hollow Salem, NH 03079 Phone: (603) 893-4208 Toll-Free: (877) 701-4782 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 893-4208 Email: NHPTA1@aol.com Website: http://www.nhpta1.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 (New Hampshire) Kim Runion, State Director of Tech Prep State Department of Education Suite 20 21 South Fruit Street Concord, NH 03301-3860 Phone: (603) 271-7977 Fax: (603) 271-4079 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Email: krunion@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/techprep State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation (New Hampshire) Paul K. Leather, Director, Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning Contact: Shirley Hadley, Administrative Secretary State Department of Education Suite 20 21 South Fruit Street Concord, NH 03301-2428 Phone: (603) 271-3471 Toll-Free: (800) 299-1647 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 271-7095 TTY: (603) 271-3471 Email: shadley@ed.state.nh.us or pleather@ed.state.nh.us Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Education/doe/organization/adultlearning/VR ... 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. Parent Information Center (New Hampshire) Heather Thalheimer, Executive Director Contact: Cheryl Woodbury, Administrative Coordinator P.O. Box 2405 Concord, NH 03302-2405 Phone: (603) 224-7005 Toll-Free: (800) 947-7005 Toll-Free Restrictions: NH residents only Fax: (603) 224-4365 TTY: (603) 224-7005 Email: picinfo@parentinformationcenter.org or admin@parentinformationcenter.org Website: http://www.parentinformationcenter.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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