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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 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. South Carolina Arts Commission Ken May, Acting Executive Director Contact: Katie Fox, Arts Education Program Director 1800 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8696 Fax: (803) 734-8526 TTY: (803) 734-8983 Email: kmay@arts.sc.gov Website: http://www.state.sc.us/arts/ 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. Division of Child Care Licensing and Regulatory Services (South Carolina) Leigh Bolick, Child Care Services Director Cynthia S. Lara, Division Director Contact: Rick Knight, Program Coordinator State Department of Social Services Suite 200 2638 Two Notch Road Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: (803) 898-9030 Toll-Free: (800) 556-7445 Fax: (803) 989-9029 Email: richard.knight@dss.sc.gov or leigh.bolick@dss.sc.gov Website: http://www.state.sc.us/dss/cdclrs/ 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 (South Carolina) Donald Stewart, Interim State Coordinator South Carolina Archives and History Center 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223 Phone: (803) 896-6224 Fax: (803) 896-6167 Email: Stewart@scdah.state.sc.us or Johnson@scdah.state.sc.us Website: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/nathstdy.htm 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 (South Carolina) Brenda J. Myers, State Coordinator State Department of Education Suite 708-E 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-3215 Toll-Free: (888) 565-7261 Fax: (803) 734-3043 Email: bmyers@ed.sc.gov Website: http://www.ed.sc.gov/ 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 (South Carolina) Jon Ozmint, Agency Director Dr. Randy Reagan, Superintendent of Education Contact: Jacqueline Venning, Program Manager State Department of Corrections Palmetto Unified School District #1 4444 Broad River Road, P.O. Box 21787 Columbia, SC 29221-1787 Phone: (803) 896-1568 Fax: (803) 896-1513 Email: venning.jacqueline@doc.state.sc.us or reagan.randy@doc.state.sc.us Website: http://www.state.sc.us/scdc/ 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 Adult Education (South Carolina) Dr. David Stout Jr. State Department of Education Suite 908 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8071 Fax: (803) 734-3643 Email: dstout@ed.sc.gov or wcupstid@ed.sc.gov Website: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Adult-Education/old/ac ... 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. Division of Children with Special Health Care Needs (South Carolina) C. Earl Hunter, Commissioner Dr. Lisa Waddell, Deputy Commissioner for Health Brenda Y. Martin, Maternal and Child Health Bureau Director Contact: Cheryl Waller, Division Director State Department of Health and Environmental Control Mills-Jarrett Complex P.O. Box 101106 Columbia, SC 29211 Phone: (803) 898-0784 Toll-Free: (800) 868-0404 Toll-Free Restrictions: SC residents only Fax: (803) 898-0613 Email: wallercj@dhec.sc.gov or babynet@dhec.sc.gov Website: http://www.dhec.sc.gov/health/mch/cshcn/index.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. South Carolina Technical College System Dr. Barry W. Russell, President Kelly Steinhilper, Director of Communications Contact: Tami Hinson, Administrative Assistant State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education 111 Executive Center Drive Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: (803) 896-5280 Fax: (803) 896-5281 Email: hinson@sctechsystem.com or steinhilper@sctechsystem.com Website: http://www.sctechsystem.com/ 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. Division of Children with Special Health Care Needs (South Carolina) Cheryl Waller Contact: Brenda Martin, Bureau Director State Department of Health and Environmental Control Maternal and Child Health Bureau 1751 Calhoun Street Columbia, SC 29201-2606 Phone: (803) 898-0784 Fax: (803) 898-2065 Email: martinby@dhec.sc.gov or wallercj@dhec.sc.gov Website: http://www.dhec.sc.gov/health/mch/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Exceptional Children (South Carolina) Michelle M. Bishop, Interim Director State Department of Education Room 808 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201-3799 Phone: (803) 734-8806 Fax: (803) 734-4824 Email: mbishop@ed.sc.gov or abouknig@ed.sc.gov Website: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Exceptional-Children/ 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 Career and Technology Education (South Carolina) Dr. James R. Couch Sr. Contact: Tina Proctor, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education Office of the Director, 912-A Rutledge Building 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8410 Fax: (803) 734-3525 Email: TProctor@ed.sc.gov Website: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Career-and-Technology- ... State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. South Carolina Department of Education Dr. Jim Rex, State Superintendent of Education Jim Foster, Director of Public Information Communications Contact: Cindy Clark, Administrative Assistant 1006 Rutledge Building 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8815 Fax: (803) 734-3389 Email: cclark@ed.sc.gov or jfoster@ed.sc.gov Website: http://ed.sc.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. South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission Earl L. Mayo Jr., Executive Director Contact: Gena Miles, Financial Officer Suite 2100 101 Business Park Boulevard Columbia, SC 29203-9498 Phone: (803) 896-1120 Fax: (803) 896-1126 Email: info@sctuitiongrants.org Website: http://www.sctuitiongrants.com/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). South Carolina Student Loan Charles C. Sanders, President Michael E. Fox, Vice President, Outreach P.O. Box 21487 Interstate Center, Suite 210 Columbia, SC 29221 Phone: (803) 798-0916 Toll-Free: (800) 347-2752 Fax: (803) 772-9410 Email: mfox@scstudentloan.org Website: http://www.scstudentloan.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. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Dr. Garrison Walters, Executive Director Kenneth B. Wingate, Chairman Contact: Camille Brown, Assistant Director/Chief Information Officer Suite 200 1333 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 737-2260 Toll-Free: (877) 349-7183 Fax: (803) 737-2297 Email: cbrown@che.sc.gov or frontdesk@che.sc.gov Website: http://www.che.sc.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. South Carolina Humanities Council Dr. Randy L. Akers, Executive Director John Garman, Chairperson P.O. Box 5287 Columbia, SC 29250 Phone: (803) 771-2477 Fax: (803) 771-2487 Email: info@schumanities.org or rlakers@schumanities.org Website: http://www.schumanities.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. South Carolina State Library David Goble Contact: Felicia Vereen, Interim Director of Library Services 1500 Senate Street P.O. Box 11469 Columbia, SC 29211 Phone: (803) 734-8026 Fax: (803) 734-4757 Email: reference@statelibrary.sc.gov Website: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/ 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 Training and Resource Center (South Carolina) Bev McCarty Suite Six 1575 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: (843) 266-1318 Fax: (843) 266-1941 Email: bevmccarty@frcdsn.org or frc@frcdsn.org Website: http://www.frcdsn.org/ PRO-Parents of South Carolina Mary S. Eaddy, Executive Director Suite 203 652 Bush River Road Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: (803) 772-5688 Toll-Free: (800) 759-4776 Fax: (803) 772-5341 Email: proparents@proparents.org Website: http://www.proparents.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. South Carolina PTA Sharyl Richardson, President Contact: Brandi Cosier, Executive Assistant 1826 Henderson Street Columbia, SC 29201-2619 Phone: (803) 765-0806 Toll-Free: (800) 743-3782 Fax: (803) 765-0399 Email: office@scpta.org Website: http://www.scpta.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 (South Carolina) Dr. James R. Couch, State Director Contact: Wofford O'Sullivan, Education Associate State Department of Education Rutledge Building, Room 926 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8564 Fax: (803) 734-3525 Email: wosulliv@ed.sc.gov Website: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Career-and-Technology- ... State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. South Carolina Commission for the Blind James M. Kirby, Commissioner Contact: Linda Johnston, Commissioner's Assistant 1430 Confederate Avenue P.O. Box 2467 Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: (803) 898-8700 Toll-Free: (800) 922-2222 Toll-Free Restrictions: SC residents only Fax: (803) 898-8852 Email: Ljohnston@sccb.sc.gov or publicinfo@sccb.sc.gov Website: http://www.sccb.state.sc.us/ South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department Barbara G. Hollis, Commissioner 1410 Boston Avenue P.O. Box 15 West Columbia, SC 29171-0015 Phone: (803) 896-6504 Toll-Free: (800) 832-7526 Toll-Free Restrictions: SC residents only Fax: (803) 896-6529 TTY: (803) 896-6666 Email: info@scvrd.state.sc.us or bhollis@scvrd.state.sc.us Website: http://www.scvrd.net/ 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. Southeast Comprehensive Center Dr. Robin Jarvis, Program Manager Dr. Vicki Dimock, Program Director SEDL Suite 700 3501 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 838-6861 Fax: (504) 831-5242 Email: rjarvis@sedl.org or vdimock@sedl.org Website: http://secc.sedl.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. Southeastern Equity Center Jerry Graniero Tery J Medina, Associate Director Contact: Grace Reyes, Office and Business Manager Miami Equity Associates, Inc. Suite 304 1401 East Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 765-3553 Fax: (954) 523-3340 Email: info@southeastequity.org Website: http://www.southeastequity.org/ 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. Angels With Special Needs Helen Duckett Contact: Helen Duckett, Founder-CEO P.O. Box 25555 Columbia, SC 29224 Phone: (803) 419-5136 Fax: (803) 788-3236 Email: helen@angelswithspecialneeds.org Website: http://www.angelswithspecialneeds.org/ Parent Information and Resource Center (South Carolina) Sue Oliver Williams, Chief Executive Officer Heidi Vaughn, PIRC Director Children's Trust of South Carolina P.O. Box 11644 1634 Main Street, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 733-5430 Toll-Free: (800) 244-5373 Fax: (803) 744-4020 Email: hvaughn@scchildren.org or swilliams@scchildren.org Website: http://www.scchildren.org/default.asp 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. SERVE Center Dr. Ludwig D. van Broekhuizen, Executive Director Lora Hodges, Deputy Executive Director Contact: Kathleen Dufford-Melendez, Senior Education Program Specialist Dixon Building 5900 Summit Avenue Browns Summit, NC 27214 Phone: (336) 315-7400 Toll-Free: (800) 755-3277 Fax: (336) 315-7457 Email: kdufford@serve.org or cmutarel@serve.org Website: http://www.serve.org/ 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. Mid-South Regional Resource Center Dr. Richard Lewis The Alliance for Systems Change Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky One Quality Street, Suite 722 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 257-4921 Fax: (859) 257-4353 TTY: (859) 257-2903 Email: rlewis@uky.edu or ahumes@uky.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/msrrc 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 (Region IV, Atlanta) , Secretary's Regional Representative , Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Malissa Coleman, Program Specialist U.S. Department of Education Office of Communications and Outreach 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 19T40 Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 974-9450 Fax: (404) 562-6520 Email: malissa.coleman@ed.gov or Dennis.Bega@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#4 |
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