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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. Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director Sherilyn Brown, Education Director Third Floor One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 222-3880 Fax: (401) 222-3018 TTY: (401) 222-7808 Email: info@arts.ri.gov Website: http://www.arts.ri.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. Day Care Licensing Unit (Rhode Island) Kevin W. Savage, Administrator for Licensing and Regulations Brenda Almeida, Senior Licensing Supervisor State Department of Children, Youth, and Families 101 Friendship Street Providence, RI 02903-3716 Phone: (401) 528-3629 Fax: (401) 528-3666 Email: kevin.savage@dcyf.ri.gov Website: http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/index.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 (Rhode Island) Joseph J. O'Neill, State Coordinator Marie Parys, State Coordinator Mount Saint Charles Academy 800 Logee Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 Phone: (401) 769-0310 Fax: (401) 762-2327 Email: RIHstryDay@aol.com 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. Office of Progressive Support and Intervention (Rhode Island) Contact: Kim Chouinard, Homeless Education Coordinator State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Shephard Building, Room 524 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3400 Phone: (401) 222-8477 Fax: (401) 222-2537 TTY: (800) 745-5555 Email: kim.chouinard@ride.ri.gov or margaret.votta@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/psi/docs/title1/title1_homeless.aspx 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 (Rhode Island) Timothy Murphy, Associate Director of Educational Services Contact: Ralph Orleck, Special Education Director State Department of Corrections Educational Services, Bernadette Building 15 Fleming Road Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 462-2507 Fax: (401) 462-2509 TTY: (401) 462-5180 Email: education@doc.ri.gov or director@doc.ri.gov Website: http://www.doc.ri.gov/rehabilitative/educational/index.php 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 (Rhode Island) Dr. Johan E. Uvin, State Director of Adult Education Contact: Patricia Panzarella, Adult Education Technician (GED) State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Shepard Building 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3414 Phone: (401) 222-8948 Fax: (401) 222-4256 Email: patricia.panzarella@ride.ri.gov or johan.uvin@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/adulteducation/default.aspx 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. Office of Special Healthcare Needs (Rhode Island) Dr. David R. Gifford, Director of Health Contact: Deborah Garneau, Chief, Office of Special Healthcare Needs State Department of Health Division of Family Health Three Capitol Hill, Room 302 Providence, RI 02908-5097 Phone: (401) 222-5929 Toll-Free: (800) 942-7434 Fax: (401) 222-1442 TTY: (800) 745-5555 Email: deborah.garneau@health.ri.gov Website: http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/index.php 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 of Rhode Island (The) Ray M. Di Pasquale, President Contact: Deb Zielinski, Administrative Assistant to the President 400 East Avenue Warwick, RI 02886-1807 Phone: (401) 825-2188 Email: dmzielinski@ccri.edu or ebschulte@ccri.edu Website: http://www.ccri.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 (Rhode Island) Dr. David R. Gifford Contact: Deborah Garneau, Special Needs Director State Department of Health Division of Family Health Three Capitol Hill, Room 302 Providence, RI 02908-5097 Phone: (401) 222-5929 Toll-Free: (800) 942-7434 Toll-Free Restrictions: RI residents only Fax: (401) 222-1442 Email: website.doh@health.ri.gov or deborah.garneau@health.ri.gov Website: http://www.health.ri.gov/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office for Diverse Learners (Rhode Island) Deborah Gist, Commissioner Kenneth Swanson, Director, Office for Diverse Learners Contact: Karen Lovett, Adminstrative Assistant State Department of Education Shepard Building, Fourth Floor 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3400 Phone: (401) 222-8333 Toll-Free: (401) 222-8333 Fax: (401) 222-6030 TTY: (800) 745-5555 Email: karen.lovett@ride.ri.gov or kenneth.swanson@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/Special_populations/default.aspx 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. Office of Middle and High School Reform (Rhode Island) Dr. Roy M. Seitsinger Jr. Contact: Sheila Galamaga, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 222-8439 Fax: (401) 222-2537 Email: sheila.galamaga@ride.ri.gov or roy.seitsinger@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/cte/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Deborah A. Gist, Commissioner David V. Abbott, Deputy Commissioner Clark Greene, Deputy Commissioner Contact: Angela Teixeira, Executive Staff Assistant 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3400 Phone: (401) 222-4690 Fax: (401) 222-6178 TTY: (800) 745-5555 Email: angela.teixeira@ride.ri.gov or irene.monteiro@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.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. Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority William H. Hurry Jr., Executive Director Gail E. Mance-Rios, Deputy Director Peter Kerwin, Director, Public Relations Contact: Michael Joyce, Director of Program Administration, Grants Division 560 Jefferson Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 736-1100 Toll-Free: (800) 922-9855 Fax: (401) 736-1178 TTY: (401) 734-9481 Email: grants@riheaa.org or info@riheaa.org Website: http://www.riheaa.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority William H. Hurry Jr., Executive Director Gail E. Mance-Rios, Deputy Director Peter Kerwin, Chief of Program Development Contact: Michael Joyce, Director of Program Administration 560 Jefferson Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886-1320 Phone: (401) 736-1170 Toll-Free: (800) 922-9855 Fax: (401) 732-3541 TTY: (401) 222-6195 Email: grants@riheaa.org or info@riheaa.org Website: http://www.riheaa.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. Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority William H. Hurry Jr., Executive Director Gail E. Mance-Rios, Deputy Director Nancy Ann Dooley, Director, Loan Division Contact: Michael Joyce, Director of Grants and Scholarships Suite 100 560 Jefferson Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886-1304 Phone: (401) 736-1100 Toll-Free: (800) 922-9855 Fax: (401) 732-3541 TTY: (401) 734-9481 Email: info@riheaa.org Website: http://www.riheaa.org/ Rhode Island Office of Higher Education Dr. Jack R. Warner, Commissioner Contact: Annie Messier, Staff Assistant to the Commissioner The Hazard Building 74 West Road Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 462-9300 Fax: (401) 462-9345 TTY: (401) 462-9331 Email: ribghe@ribghe.org or amessier@ribghe.org Website: http://www.ribghe.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Rhode Island Council for the Humanities Mary-Kim Arnold, Executive Director Suite Two 385 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 273-2250 Fax: (401) 454-4872 Email: mkimarnold@rihumanities.org Website: http://www.rihumanities.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. Office of Library and Information Services (Rhode Island) Gary Sasse, Director of Administration Howard Boksenbaum, Chief Library Officer Contact: Karen Mellor, Library Program Manager State Department of Administration Second Floor One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5870 Phone: (401) 574-9300 Fax: (401) 574-9320 Email: howardbm@olis.ri.gov Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. 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/ Rhode Island Adult Education Professional Development Center Jill Holloway Rhode Island College Building 30 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 456-2838 Fax: (401) 456-2836 Email: jholloway@ric.edu or lrri@brown.edu Website: http://www.ric.edu/aepdc/ 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. State Parent Resource and Information Center (Rhode Island) Matthew B. Cox, Executive Director Lisa Schaffran, Associate Director Contact: Marsha Schlesinger, State PRIC Director 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860-4101 Phone: (401) 727-0867 Toll-Free: (800) 464-3399 Toll-Free Restrictions: RI residents only Fax: (401) 727-4040 Email: schlesinger@ripin.org or schaffran@ripin.org Website: http://www.ristatepirc.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. Rhode Island PTA Kathleen Fielder, President RIC East Campus-Building Six 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908-1924 Phone: (401) 272-6405 Fax: (401) 272-6409 Email: support@rhodeislandpta.org Website: http://www.rhodeislandpta.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. Secondary Reform (Rhode Island) Dr. Roy Seitsinger IV, Director of Middle and High School Reform Contact: Marjorie Degnan, Assistant to the Director State Department of Education 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903-3414 Phone: (401) 222-4600 Fax: (401) 222-2537 Email: sheila.galamaga@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Rhode Island) Stephen Brunero, Administrator Kathleen Grygiel, Deputy Administrator Contact: Laurie DiOrio, Assistant Administrator State Office of Rehabilitation Services 40 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903-1898 Phone: (401) 421-7005 x354 Fax: (401) 222-3574 TTY: (401) 421-7016 Email: steveb@ors.ri.gov or ldiorio@ors.ri.gov Website: http://www.ors.ri.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. 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. Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Inc. (RIPIN) Matthew Cox, Acting Executive Director Contact: Cheryl Collins, Education and Training Director 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860-4101 Phone: (401) 727-4144 Toll-Free: (800) 464-3399 Toll-Free Restrictions: RI residents only Fax: (401) 727-4040 Email: collins@ripin.org or info@ripin.org Website: http://www.ripin.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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