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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. Ohio Arts Council Julie S. Henahan, Executive Director Mary Campbell-Zopf, Deputy Director Jeffrey Hooper, Arts Learning Director Office of Arts Learning 727 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43205-1796 Phone: (614) 466-2613 Toll-Free: (888) 243-8622 Fax: (614) 466-4479 Email: mary.campbell-zopf@oac.state.oh.us or julie.henahan@oac.state.oh.us Website: http://www.oac.state.oh.us/ 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. Bureau of Child Care and Development (Ohio) Terrie Hare, Bureau Chief Jamie Gottesman, Assistant Bureau Chief Contact: Troy Berry, Administrative Assistant State Department of Job and Family Services Sixth Floor, Suite 400 50 West Town Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 752-0581 Toll-Free: (866) 635-3748 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 728-6803 TTY: (614) 752-3951 Email: Troy.Berry@jfs.ohio.gov or Jamie.Gottesman@jfs.ohio.gov Website: http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/BCCD.stm 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 (Ohio) Megan Wood, State Coordinator Ohio Historical Society 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Phone: (614) 297-2343 Toll-Free: (800) 686-6124 Fax: (614) 297-2546 Email: historyday@ohiohistory.org or mwood@ohiohistory.org Website: http://www.ohiohistory.org/historyday/ 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 (Ohio) Dr. Stephanie Gerber, Executive Director Contact: Thomas Dannis, Homeless Coordinator State Department of Education Center for School Improvement 25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 404 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-4161 Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338 Fax: (614) 752-1622 Email: tom.dannis@ode.state.oh.us or contact.center@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page= ... 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 (Ohio) Dr. Jerry McGlone, Superintendent Denise L. Justice, Assistant Superintendent Ohio Central School System PO Box 779 London, OH 43140 Phone: (740) 845-3240 Fax: (740) 845-3387 Email: jerry.mcglone@odrc.state.oh.us Website: http://www.drc.state.oh.us/OCSS/OCSS_home.htm State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (Ohio) Jeffrey Gove, State Director Contact: Jeff Gove, Consultant State Board of Regents Floor 36 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-5269 Fax: (614) 466-5866 Email: jgove@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://www.uso.edu/able 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. Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (Ohio) Dr. Alvin D. Jackson Contact: James Bryant, Bureau Chief State Department of Health 246 North High Street, Second Floor P.O. Box 1603 Columbus, OH 43216-0118 Phone: (614) 466-1547 Toll-Free: (800) 755-4769 Fax: (614) 728-3616 Email: BCMH@odh.ohio.gov or james.bryant@odh.ohio.gov Website: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/cmh/cwmh/bcmh1.aspx/ 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. Ohio Board of Regents Eric A. Fingerhut, Chancellor Anthony Landis, Assistant Director, Two-Year Programs Cathy Hill, Administrator Contact: Tawanna Fields-Mphande, Administrator 36th Floor 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215-3414 Phone: (614) 728-5656 Fax: (614) 466-5866 Email: tfields@regents.state.oh.us or chill@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://regents.ohio.gov/academic_programs/2yr/index.php 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 (Ohio) Dr. Alvin D. Jackson Karen Hughes, Division Chief State Department of Health Child and Family Health Services 246 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-5332 Fax: (614) 564-2433 Email: bcfhs@odh.ohio.gov or karen.hughes@odh.ohio.gov Website: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/cfhs/cf_hlth/cfhs1.aspx State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office for Exceptional Children (Ohio) Kathe D. Shelby Thomas D. Lather, Associate Director Contact: Crystal Ginn, Administrative Assistant to the Director State Department of Education Second Floor, Mail Stop 202 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: (614) 466-2650 Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338 Fax: (614) 387-0968 Email: crystal.ginn@ode.state.oh.us or kathe.shelby@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/ 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. Career-Technical Education (Ohio) Dr. Kathy Shibley Contact: Debbie Cox, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education Mail Stop 602 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: (614) 466-3430 Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338 Fax: (614) 644-5702 Email: debbie.cox@ode.state.oh.us or kathy.shibley@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Ohio Department of Education Deborah S. Delisle, Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact: Patti Grey, Public Liaison 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: (614) 466-4839 Toll-Free: (877) 644-6338 Fax: (614) 728-9300 TTY: (888) 886-0181 Email: patricia.grey@ode.state.oh.us or deborah.delisle@ode.state.oh.us Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.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. Ohio Board of Regents Eric D. Fingerhut, Chancellor Contact: Chad Foust, Director of State Grants and Scholarships State Grants and Scholarships 36th Floor 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-7420 Toll-Free: (888) 833-1133 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 752-5903 Email: regents@regents.state.oh.us or cfoust@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://regents.ohio.gov/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation Richard George, Chief Executive Officer Contact: Amy Kerwin, Chief Guaranty Officer 2401 International Lane Madison, WI 53704-3192 Phone: (608) 246-1800 Toll-Free: (800) 236-5900 Fax: (800) 375-5288 Email: dmccoy@glhec.org or akerwin@glhec.org Website: http://www.mygreatlakes.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. Ohio Board of Regents Eric D. Fingerhut, Chancellor Contact: Chad Foust, Department Director State Grants and Scholarships Department 36th Floor 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 752-9475 Toll-Free: (888) 833-1133 Fax: (614) 752-5903 Email: cfoust@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://www.uso.edu State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Ohio Humanities Council Michael Griffaton, Chair Dr. Gale E. Peterson, Executive Director Suite 1620 471 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215-3857 Phone: (614) 461-7802 Toll-Free: (800) 293-9774 Fax: (614) 461-4651 Email: ohc@ohiohumanities.org or galep@ohiohumanities.org Website: http://www.ohiohumanities.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 Ohio Joanne Budler, State Librarian Contact: Ashlee Clark, Administrative Assistant Suite 100 274 East First Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Phone: (614) 644-7061 Toll-Free: (800) 686-1532 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 644-7004 Email: aclark@sloma.state.oh.us or wmorris@sloma.state.oh.us Website: http://www.library.ohio.gov/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Ohio Literacy Resource Center (The) Marty Ropog Nancy Padak, Project Administrator Contact: Susie Lockhart, Office Manager Kent State University Research 1, 1100 Summit Street P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 Phone: (330) 672-2007 Toll-Free: (800) 765-2897 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (330) 672-4841 TTY: (330) 672-2379 Email: olrc@literacy.kent.edu or lockhart@literacy.kent.edu Website: http://literacy.kent.edu/ 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. Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Margaret Burley, Executive Director Lee Ann Derugen, Co-Director Contact: Martha Lause, Librarian Suite 302 165 West Center Street Marion, OH 43302-3741 Phone: (740) 382-5452 Toll-Free: (800) 374-2806 Fax: (740) 383-6421 TTY: (740) 382-5452 Email: ocecd@gte.net Website: http://www.ocecd.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. Ohio PTA Sandy Nekoloff, President Contact: Susan Owen, Executive Director 40 Northwoods Boulevard Columbus, OH 43235 Phone: (614) 781-6344 Fax: (614) 781-6349 Email: office@ohiopta.org or sowenaa@sbcglobal.net Website: http://www.ohiopta.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. Ohio Board of Regents Anthony M. Landis, Director, College & Career Transitions 36th Floor 30 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215-3414 Phone: (614) 387-1214 Fax: (614) 466-5866 Email: alandis@regents.state.oh.us Website: http://regents.ohio.gov/perkins/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission John M. Connelly, Executive Director Contact: Beverly Jennings, Administrative Assistant 400 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus, OH 43235-4604 Phone: (614) 438-1210 Toll-Free: (800) 282-4536 x1210 Toll-Free Restrictions: OH residents only Fax: (614) 785-5010 TTY: (614) 785-5048 Email: beverly.jennings@rsc.state.oh.us or John.Connelly@rsc.state.oh.us Website: http://www.rsc.state.oh.us/default.aspx 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. Great Lakes East Regional Comprehensive Center Barbara Youngren Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6548 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6710 Email: barbara.youngren@learningpt.org Website: http://www.learningpt.org/greatlakeseast/ 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. Programs for Educational Opportunity Dr. Percy Bates University of Michigan 1005 School of Education 610 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 Phone: (734) 763-9910 Fax: (734) 763-2137 Email: pbates@umich.edu or emimms@umich.edu Website: http://www.peo.soe.umich.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. Ohio Parent Information and Resource Center O'Vell Harrison, Director, Education and Youth Services Columbus Urban League 788 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus, OH 43203 Phone: (614) 372-2320 Toll-Free: (866) 253-1829 Fax: (614) 257-6327 Email: oharrison@cul.org Website: http://www.ohiopirc.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 Midwest Dr. Matt Dawson Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (866) 730-6735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: relmidwest@learningpt.org or matt.dawson@learningpt.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/ 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 (V Chicago) Kristine Cohn, Secretary's Regional Representative Todd Zoellick, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Suite 1427 500 West Madison Street Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: (312) 730-1700 Fax: (312) 730-1407 Email: todd.zoellick@ed.gov or kristine.cohn@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#5 |
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