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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 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 Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Utah Arts Council Margaret Hunt, Executive Director Contact: Jean Irwin, Arts Program Manager 617 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone: (801) 320-9794 Fax: (801) 533-3210 Email: jirwin@utah.gov Website: http://arts.utah.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. Bureau of Child Care Licensing (Utah) Teresa Whiting, Bureau Director Contact: Sherri Lizotte, Support Services Coordinator State Department of Health P.O. Box 142003 288 North 1460 West Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2003 Phone: (801) 538-9084 Fax: (801) 538-6325 Email: slizotte@utah.gov or twhiting@utah.gov Website: http://health.utah.gov/licensing/ 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 (Utah) Nicholas A. Demas, State Coordinator Utah State University 0735 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-0735 Phone: (435) 797-3633 Fax: (435) 797-3899 Email: nicholas.demas@usu.edu Website: http://www.usu.edu/utahfair/histfair.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 (Utah) Kreig Kelley, Education Specialist State Office of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7975 Fax: (801) 538-7991 Email: kreig.kelley@schools.utah.gov Website: http://www.schools.utah.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 (Utah) Jeffrey R. Galli, Corrections Education Specialist State Office of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7989 Fax: (801) 538-7868 Email: jeff.galli@schools.utah.gov Website: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.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 Services (Utah) Marty Kelly, State Adult Education Director State Office of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7824 Fax: (801) 538-7882 Email: marty.kelly@schools.utah.gov Website: http://www.schools.utah.gov/adulted/ 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 (Utah) Holly Williams, Bureau Director Dr. Harper Randall, Medical Director State Department of Health 44 North Mario Capecchi Drive P.O. Box 144610 Salt Lake city, UT 84114-4610 Phone: (801) 584-8239 Toll-Free: (800) 829-8200 Toll-Free Restrictions: UT residents only Fax: (801) 584-8488 Email: hollywilliams@utah.gov Website: http://health.utah.gov/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. Utah System of Higher Education Dr. William A. Sederburg, Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Gary S. Wixom, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Career and Technical Education Board of Regents Building, The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284 Phone: (801) 321-7123 Fax: (801) 321-7199 Email: gwixom@utahsbr.edu Website: http://www.utahsbr.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 Bureau (Utah) Nan Streeter, Acting Director of Division of Community and Family Health Services Nan Streeter, Director, MCH Bureau State Department of Health Division of Community and Family Health Services, Bureau of Health Promotion P.O. Box 142001 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2001 Phone: (801) 538-6869 Fax: (801) 538-9409 Email: nanstreeter@utah.gov or aaryazan@utah.gov Website: http://health.utah.gov/mch/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Services (Utah) Nan Gray, State Director of Special Education Services State Office of Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7757 Fax: (801) 538-7991 Email: nan.gray@schools.utah.gov Website: http://www.schools.utah.gov/sars/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Utah State Office of Education Dr. Patti Harrington, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Larry Shumway, Deputy Superintendent Todd Hauber, Associate Superintendent for Data and Business Services Contact: Mark Peterson, Director, Public Relations 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7500 Fax: (801) 538-7521 Email: mark.peterson@schools.utah.gov Website: http://www.schools.utah.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. Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) David A. Feitz, Executive Director Richard O. Davis, Deputy Executive Director Kent D. Larson, Director of Student Aid Contact: Michael Nemelka, Associate Executive Director-Business Development Board of Regents Building, The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284 Phone: (801) 321-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 418-8757 Fax: (801) 336-8470 TTY: (801) 321-7168 Email: uheaa@utahsbr.edu or mnemelka@utahsbr.edu Website: http://www.uheaa.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority David Feitz, Executive Director The Board of Regents Building The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284 Phone: (801) 321-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 418-8757 Fax: (801) 321-7299 TTY: (801) 321-7130 Email: uheaa@utahsbr.edu Website: http://www.uheaa.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. Utah System of Higher Education Dr. William A. Sederburg, Commissioner Contact: Joyce Cottrell, Executive Secretary State Board of Regents 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284 Phone: (801) 321-7103 Fax: (801) 321-7156 Email: jcottrell@utahsbr.edu Website: http://www.utahsbr.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Utah Humanities Council Cynthia Buckingham, Executive Director Jean Cheney, Associate Director Contact: Brandon Johnson, Director of Grants and Historical Programs 202 West 300 North Salt Lake City, UT 84103-1108 Phone: (801) 359-9670 Fax: (801) 531-7869 Email: johnson@utahhumanities.org or buckingham@utahhumanities.org Website: http://www.utahhumanities.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. Utah State Library Division Donna Jones Morris, State Librarian Contact: Ron Van Harten, Executive Assistant Suite A 250 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901 Phone: (801) 715-6777 Toll-Free: (800) 433-1479 Fax: (801) 715-6767 Email: rvanharten@utah.gov or dmorris@utah.gov Website: http://library.utah.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. Utah Parent Center Helen Post, Executive Director Jennie Gibson, Associate Director Suite 110 2290 East 4500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84117-4428 Phone: (801) 272-1051 Toll-Free: (800) 468-1160 Toll-Free Restrictions: UT residents only Fax: (801) 272-8907 TTY: (801) 272-1051 Email: upcinfo@utahparentcenter.org Website: http://www.utahparentcenter.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. Utah PTA Marilyn Simister, President Contact: Ginger Dahlquist, Office Manager 5192 South Greenpine Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84123 Phone: (801) 261-3100 Toll-Free: (866) 782-8824 Toll-Free Restrictions: UT residents only Fax: (801) 261-3110 Email: ginger@utahpta.org or candace@utahpta.org Website: http://www.utahpta.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. Utah Tech Prep Contact: Dale Stephens, Marketing Specialist State Office of Education, Career and Technical Education 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7867 Fax: (801) 538-7868 Email: dale.stephens@schools.utah.gov Website: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Utah) William G. Gibson, Division Director Contact: Margie Berry, Accounting Technician State Office of Rehabilitation Suite B 250 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7902 Phone: (801) 323-4343 Toll-Free: (800) 284-1823 Toll-Free Restrictions: UT residents only Fax: (801) 323-4396 TTY: (801) 323-4395 Email: mberry@utah.gov Website: http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-services-for-the-blind-and-visua ... Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Donald R. Uchida, Executive Director Contact: Russell Thelin, Division Director 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: (801) 538-7530 Toll-Free: (800) 473-7530 Toll-Free Restrictions: UT residents only Fax: (801) 538-7522 TTY: (801) 538-7530 Email: rthelin@utah.gov or duchida@utah.gov Website: http://www.usor.utah.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. Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations Dr. Paul E. Martinez, Executive Director Contact: Antonio Pantoja, Administrative Assistant Suite 203 West 4501 Indian School Road Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 426-2148 Toll-Free: (800) 247-4269 Fax: (505) 243-4456 Email: pmartinez@cesdp.nmhu.edu or cgustke@cesdp.nmhu.edu Website: http://www.cesdp.nmhu.edu/ Southwest Comprehensive Center Dr. Paul H. Koehler Marie Mancuso, Associate Director WestEd Suite 660 2020 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-4598 Phone: (602) 322-7000 Toll-Free: (866) 979-7322 Fax: (602) 322-7007 Email: info@swcompcenter.org or lparma@wested.org Website: http://www.swcompcenter.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. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center Dr. Carol Massanari Dr. Marty Blair Utah State University Suite 112 1780 North Research Parkway North Logan, UT 84341 Phone: (435) 752-0238 x23 Fax: (435) 753-9750 TTY: (435) 753-9750 Email: carol.massanari@usu.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc 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 (VIII Denver) U.S. Department of Education Regional Office Federal Building 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310 Denver, CO 80204-3582 Phone: (303) 844-3544 Fax: (303) 844-2524 Email: helen.littlejohn@ed.gov or diana.huffman@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#8 |
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