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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 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. Oklahoma Arts Council Suzanne Tate, Executive Director Kim Baker, Deputy Director Contact: Michael Eddens, Arts Education Director Jim Thorpe Building P.O. Box 52001-2001 Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2001 Phone: (405) 521-2931 Fax: (405) 521-6418 TTY: (405) 521-2931 Email: okarts@arts.ok.gov or michael.eddens@arts.ok.gov Website: http://arts.ok.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. Child Care Services (Oklahoma) Mark Lewis, Director of Child Care Services State Department of Human Services Sequoyah Memorial Office Building 2400 North Lincoln Boulevard, P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Phone: (405) 521-3561 Toll-Free: (800) 347-2276 Fax: (405) 522-2564 Email: dale.wares@okdhs.org Website: http://www1.okdhs.org/en/programsandservices/cc/lic/ 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 (Oklahoma) Kelsey Arnold, State Coordinator Oklahoma Historical Society Oklahoma History Center 2401 North Laird Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 522-0692 Fax: (405) 522-0821 Email: karnold@okhistory.org Website: http://www.okhistory.org/specialprojects/historyday.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 (Oklahoma) Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact: Erin Clapper, Program Specialist State Department of Education Oliver Hodge Memorial Education Building 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 521-2846 Fax: (405) 521-2998 Email: erin_clapper@sde.state.ok.us Website: http://www.sde.state.ok.us/ 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 (Oklahoma) Dr. Owen Modeland, Superintendent of Schools Contact: Pam Humphrey, Senior Principal State Department of Corrections Suite 200 2901 North Classen Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Phone: (405) 962-6106 Fax: (405) 962-6171 Email: pam.humphrey@doc.state.ok.us Website: http://www.doc.state.ok.us/ 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 and Family Literacy (Oklahoma) Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Stephanie Curtis, Lifelong Learning Executive Director Contact: Pam Blundell, Lifelong Learning Assistant Director State Department of Education, Lifelong Learning Section Oliver Hodge Memorial Education Building, Room 115 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Phone: (405) 521-3321 Toll-Free: (800) 405-0355 Fax: (405) 522-5394 Email: pam_blundell@sde.state.ok.us or stephanie_curtis@sde.state.ok.us Website: http://sde.state.ok.us/Programs/LifelongLearn/AdultEd.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 with Special Health Care Needs (Oklahoma) Karen Hylton, Programs Manager State Department of Human Services Division of Family Support Services P.O. Box 25352 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Phone: (405) 521-3679 Toll-Free: (866) 411-1877 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 521-4158 Email: hrms@okdhs.org or fssdinquiries@okdhs.org Website: http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/health/cshcn/ 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. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor Suite 200 655 Research Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: (405) 225-9100 Toll-Free: (800) 858-1840 Fax: (405) 225-9230 Email: studentinfo@osrhe.edu or rrichardson@osrhe.edu Website: http://www.okhighered.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. Maternal and Child Health Service (Oklahoma) Suzanna D. Dooley State Department of Health Room 809 1000 NE 10th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299 Phone: (405) 271-4480 Fax: (405) 271-2994 Email: SuzannaD@health.ok.gov Website: http://www.ok.gov/health/Child_and_Family_Health/Maternal_and_Child_H ... State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Services (Oklahoma) Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent Misty Kimbrough, Assistant State Superintendent State Department of Education Room 412 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Phone: (405) 521-4862 Fax: (405) 522-2066 TTY: (405) 521-4875 Email: misty_kimbrough@sde.state.ok.us Website: http://sde.state.ok.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. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Dr. Phil Berkenbile, State Director Paula Bowles, Director of Communications and Marketing 1500 West Seventh Avenue Stillwater, OK 74074-4364 Phone: (405) 377-2000 Fax: (405) 743-5541 Email: pbowl@okcareertech.org or sscho@okcareertech.org Website: http://www.okcareertech.org/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Oklahoma State Department of Education Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lealon Taylor, Chief of Staff Wendy Pratt, Communications Director Contact: Shelly Hickman, Press Secretary/Director Public Affairs 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Phone: (405) 521-3301 Fax: (405) 521-6205 Email: sandy_garrett@sde.state.ok.us Website: http://sde.state.ok.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. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor Suite 200 655 Research Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: (405) 225-9100 Fax: (405) 225-9230 Email: rrichardson@osrhe.edu or studentinfo@osrhe.edu Website: http://www.okhighered.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program Mary Mowdy, Executive Director Rick Edington, Director for School/Lender Services, Default Prevention and Outreach Rick Sykora, Director for Finance, Recoveries and Claims Contact: Angela Caddell, Director for Communications, Financial Education and Outreach P.O. Box 3000 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3000 Phone: (405) 234-4300 Toll-Free: (800) 442-8642 Fax: (405) 234-4390 TTY: (800) 522-8506 Email: infobox@ogslp.org or jsmith@ogslp.org Website: http://www.ogslp.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. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor Suite 200 655 Research Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Phone: (405) 225-9100 Toll-Free: (800) 858-1840 Fax: (405) 225-9230 Email: communicationsdepartment@osrhe.edu or rrichardson@osrhe.edu Website: http://www.okhighered.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Oklahoma Humanities Council J Edward Barth, Chair Ann Thompson, Executive Director Festival Plaza Suite 270 428 West California Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102-2454 Phone: (405) 235-0280 Fax: (405) 235-0289 Email: ohc@okhumanitiescouncil.org Website: http://www.okhumanitiescouncil.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. Oklahoma Department of Libraries Susan McVey Contact: Steve Beleu, Regional Depository Librarian 200 NE 18th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 521-2502 Toll-Free: (800) 522-8116 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 525-7804 Email: cbroadworth@oltn.odl.state.ok.us or sbeleu@oltn.odl.state.ok.us Website: http://www.odl.state.ok.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Literacy Resource Office (Oklahoma) Leslie Gelders, Literacy Coordinator Contact: Rebecca Barker, Programs Officer State Department of Libraries 200 North 18th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3298 Phone: (405) 522-3205 Toll-Free: (800) 522-8116 Fax: (800) 397-8116 Email: rbarker@oltn.odl.state.ok.us or lgelders@oltn.odl.state.ok.us Website: http://www.odl.state.ok.us/literacy/ 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. Oklahoma PTA Terri Silver, President Contact: Sherry Riemer, Office Director Suite 214 2801 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 681-0750 Fax: (405) 681-0736 Email: director@okpta.org Website: http://www.okpta.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. Oklahoma Tech Prep Robin Schott, Associate State Director Contact: Jeremy Zweiacker, Tech Prep and Alliance State Coordinator State Department of Career and Technology Education Innovative Initiatives and Services 1500 West Seventh Avenue Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: (405) 743-6881 Fax: (405) 743-6809 TTY: (405) 743-6816 Email: jzwei@okcareertech.org Website: http://www.okcareertech.org/techprep State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Dr. Michael O'Brien Contact: Jody Harlan, Public Information Administrator Suite 500 3535 NW 58th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Phone: (405) 951-3400 Toll-Free: (800) 845-8476 Toll-Free Restrictions: OK residents only Fax: (405) 951-3529 TTY: (405) 951-3400 Email: jharlan@okdrs.gov or mobrien@okdrs.gov Website: http://www.okdrs.gov 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. South Central Collaborative for Equity Dr. Bradley Scott Contact: Christie Goodman, Communications Manager Intercultural Development Research Association Suite 101 5815 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78228-1102 Phone: (210) 444-1710 Fax: (210) 444-1714 Email: bradley.scott@idra.org Website: http://www.idra.org/South_Central_Collaborative_for_Equity/ 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. Oklahoma Parent Information and Resource Center (OK-PIRC) Tuccoa Polk Suite 212 4801 North Classen Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4622 Phone: (405) 478-4078 Toll-Free: (877) 765-7472 Fax: (405) 478-4077 Email: info@okpirc.org or tpolk@okpirc.org Website: http://www.okpirc.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 Southwest Dr. Dean Nafziger, REL-SW Director Contact: Meg Grant, REL-SW Dissemination Manager Edvance Research Inc. Suite 700 9901 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78230-2253 Phone: (210) 558-1902 Toll-Free: (877)338-2623 Fax: (210) 558-1075 Email: mgrant@edvanceresearch.com Website: http://edlabs.ed.gov/RELSouthwest 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. Southeast Regional Resource Center Dr. Elizabeth W. Beale Dr. Anne Chartrand, Associate Director Auburn University--Montgomery P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023 Phone: (334) 244-3100 Fax: (334) 244-3101 TTY: (334) 244-3800 Email: achartra@aum.edu or ebeale@aum.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/serrc 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 (VI Dallas) Dr. Patricia Crisp, Regional Representative/Public Affairs Contact: Barbara O'Pry, Administrative Assistant U.S. Department of Education Suite 1510 1999 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75201-3136 Phone: (214) 661-9500 Fax: (214) 661-9594 Email: barbara.opry@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#6 |
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