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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 Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Washington State Arts Commission Kris Tucker, Executive Director Contact: Lisa Jaret, Arts in Education Programs Manager P.O. Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504-2675 Phone: (360) 753-3860 Fax: (360) 586-5351 Email: info@arts.wa.gov Website: http://www.arts.wa.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 and Preschool Options (Washington) Dr. Bette Hyde Dr. Bob Hamilton, Deputy Director Kate Verville, Chief Operating Officer Contact: Amy Blondin, Communications Manager State Department of Early Learning P.O. Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-5480 Phone: (360) 725-4665 Toll-Free: (866) 482-4325 Fax: (360) 413-3482 Email: Amy.Blondin@del.wa.gov Website: http://www.del.wa.gov/care/Default.aspx 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 (Washington) Dr. Lauren Danner, State Coordinator Washington State Historical Society 211 21st Avenue SW Olympia, WA 98501 Phone: (360) 586-0165 Fax: (360) 586-8322 Email: Ldanner@wshs.wa.gov Website: http://www.washingtonhistory.org/historyday/default.aspx 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 (Washington) Randy I. Dorn, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Martin Mueller, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Mona Johnson, Director, Learning and Teaching Support Contact: Melinda Dyer, Program Supervisor Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Old Capitol Building, 600 Washington Street SE P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Phone: (360) 725-6050 Fax: (360) 664-3575 TTY: (360) 664-3631 Email: melinda.dyer@k12.wa.us Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/HomelessEd/default.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 (Washington) Michael J. Paris V, Educational Services Administrator State Department of Corrections Educational Services Unit 7345 Linderson Way, MS-41129 Tumwater, WA 98501 Phone: (360) 725-8211 Fax: (360) 586-7273 Email: mjparis@doc1.wa.gov Website: http://www.doc.wa.gov/ 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 Literacy (Washington) Israel D. Mendoza Contact: Kathy Cooper, Policy Associate State Board for Community and Technical Colleges 1300 Quince Street, SE P. O. Box 42495 Olympia, WA 98504-2495 Phone: (360) 704-4322 Fax: (360) 704-4419 Email: kcooper@sbctc.edu or imendoza@sbctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/e_abe.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. Children with Special Health Care Needs Program (Washington) Maria Nardella, Manager State Department of Health Office of Maternal and Child Health 111 Israel Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501 Phone: (360) 236-3571 Toll-Free: (800) 322-2588 Toll-Free Restrictions: WA residents only Fax: (360) 586-7868 Email: cshcn.support@doh.wa.gov or mch.support@doh.wa.gov Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/mch/CSHCNhome2.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. Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Charles N. Earl, Executive Director Contact: David Prince, Senior Research Manager 1300 Quince Street SE Olympia, WA 98504-2495 Phone: (360) 704-4347 Fax: (360) 704-4416 Email: dprince@sbctc.ctc.edu or lseppanen@sbctc.ctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.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 (Washington) Dr. Riley M. Peters, Director, Office of Maternal and Child Health State Department of Health Community and Family Health P.O. Box 47835 Olympia, WA 98504-7835 Phone: (360) 236-3502 Fax: (360) 236-2323 Email: mch.support@doh.wa.gov Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/mch/default.htm State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Programs (Washington) Dr. Douglas H. Gill, State Director Old Capitol Building P.O. Box 47200 600 South Washington Street Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Phone: (360) 725-6075 Fax: (360) 586-0247 TTY: (360) 586-0126 Email: doug.gill@k12.wa.us Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/specialed/ 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. Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Eleni Papadakis, Executive Director Dr. Bryan Wilson, Deputy Director Walt Wong, Operation Officer Contact: Tim Sweeney, Marketing Director 128 10th Avenue SW P.O. Box 43105 Olympia, WA 98504-3105 Phone: (360) 753-5662 Fax: (360) 586-5862 Email: wtecb@wtb.wa.gov Website: http://www.wtb.wa.gov/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (Washington) Randy I. Dorn, Superintendent of Public Instruction Ken Kanikeberg, Chief of Staff Contact: Karen Conway, Administrative Secretary Old Capitol Building 600 South Washington P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Phone: (360) 725-6000 Fax: (360) 753-6712 TTY: (360) 664-3631 Email: karen.conway@k12.wa.us Website: http://www.k12.wa.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. Higher Education Coordinating Board (Washington) Ann Daley, Executive Director Don Bennett, Executive Deputy Director Jan Ignash, Deputy Director of Policy, Planning, & Research Contact: John Klacik, Director, Student Financial Assistance 917 Lakeridge Way SW P.O. Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 Phone: (360) 753-7800 Fax: (360) 753-7808 Email: info@hecb.wa.gov or johnk@hecb.wa.gov Website: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Northwest Education Loan Association Karen deVilla, Executive Director Suite 300 190 Queen Anne Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: (206) 461-5300 Toll-Free: (800) 562-3001 Fax: (206) 461-5434 Email: loaninfo@nela.net Website: http://www.nela.net/ 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. Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board Ann Daley, Executive Director Don Bennett, Deputy Director Contact: Belma Villa, Executive Assistant P.O. Box 43430 917 Lakeridge Way Olympia, WA 98504-3430 Phone: (360) 753-7800 Fax: (360) 753-7808 Email: info@hecb.wa.gov or belmav@hecb.wa.gov Website: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Washington Julie Ziegler, Executive Director Ellen Terry, Director of Programs Contact: Eric Sanders, Director of Finance and Administration 1204 Minor Avenue Seattle, WA 98101-2825 Phone: (206) 682-1770 Fax: (206) 682-4158 Email: info@humanities.org or eric@humanities.org Website: http://www.humanities.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. Washington State Library Jan Walsh, State Librarian P.O. Box 42460 Tumwater, WA 98504-2460 Phone: (360) 704-5200 Fax: (360) 586-7575 Email: askalibrarian@secstate.wa.gov or jwalsh@secstate.wa.gov Website: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. ABE Literacy Resource Center (Washington) Kristin Ockert, Program Administrator, Professional Developmt Services Contact: Diane McGuinn, Program Coordinator P.O. Box 42495 1300 Quince Street SE Olympia, WA 98504-2495 Phone: (360) 704-4331 Fax: (360) 704-4419 Email: abe@sbctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-abepds_resourcectr.aspx 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. Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (Washington) Karen J. Walker, Acting Program Director State Department of Social and Health Services 640 Woodland Square Loop, SE P.O. Box 45201 Olympia, WA 98504-5201 Phone: (360) 725-3500 Toll-Free: (800) 322-2588 Toll-Free Restrictions: WA residents only Fax: (360) 725-3523 TTY: (360) 407-1087 Email: WalkerKJ@dshs.wa.gov Website: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/ Parent to Parent Power (Washington) Yvone Link Suite B 1118 South 142nd Street Tacoma, WA 98444 Phone: (253) 531-2022 Fax: (253) 538-1126 Email: yvone_link@yahoo.com Website: http://www.p2ppower.org/ Washington PAVE Tracy Kahlo, Executive Director Suite B 6316 South 12th Street Tacoma, WA 98465-1900 Phone: (253) 565-2266 Toll-Free: (800) 572-7368 Toll-Free Restrictions: WA residents only Fax: (253) 566-8052 TTY: (253) 565-2266 Email: pave@wapave.org or erounds@wapave.org Website: http://www.washingtonpave.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. Washington PTA Bill Williams, Executive Director Contact: Roberta Gould, Administrative Assistant 2003 65th Avenue West Tacoma, WA 98466-6215 Phone: (253) 565-2153 Toll-Free: (800) 562-3804 Fax: (253) 565-7753 Email: wapta@wastatepta.org or rgould@wastatepta.org Website: http://www.wastatepta.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 (Washington) Betty Klattenhoff, State Director of Career and Technical Education Contact: Phouang Hamilton, Perkins Rights Program Supervisor Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction P.O. Box 47200 Old Capitol Building Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Phone: (360) 725-6245 Fax: (360) 586-9321 TTY: (360) 664-3631 Email: phouang.hamilton@k12.wa.us or sally.erickson@k12.wa.us Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/careerteched/TechPrep.aspx State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Washington) Lynnae M. Ruttledge Contact: Kathy Krulich, Executive Assistant State Department of Social and Health Services P.O. Box 45340 Olympia, WA 98504-5340 Phone: (360) 725-3610 Toll-Free: (800) 637-5627 Toll-Free Restrictions: WA residents only Fax: (360) 438-8011 Email: ruttllm@dshs.wa.gov Website: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/ Washington Department of Services for the Blind Lou Oma T. Durand, Executive Director Donald Alveshere, Assistant Director VR Services Contact: Lisa Willette, Reception/Resource Desk P.O. Box 40933 Olympia, WA 98504-0933 Phone: (206) 721-6400 Toll-Free: (800) 552-7103 Toll-Free Restrictions: WA residents only Fax: (206) 721-4103 TTY: (206) 721-4056 Email: information@dsb.wa.gov or loudurand@dsb.wa.gov Website: http://www.dsb.wa.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. Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center (The) Kit Peixotto, Program Director Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0445 Email: nwrcc@nwrel.org or peixottk@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/nwrcc/ 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. Equity Center Joyce Harris Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 275-9603 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0452 Email: eqcenter@nwrel.org or harrisj@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/cnorse/index.html 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. Children's Home Society of Washington Mike Fitzpatrick, Director of Family Support Services P.O. Box 15190 3300 NE 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: (206) 695-3200 Toll-Free: (800) 456-3339 Fax: (206) 695-3201 TTY: (206) 695-3202 Email: mikef@chs-wa.org Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.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. Western Regional Resource Center Dr. Caroline Moore Contact: Daphne Worsham, Educational Consultant, Information Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 Phone: (541) 346-5641 Fax: (541) 346-0322 TTY: (541) 346-0367 Email: wrrc@uoregon.edu or daphnew@uoregon.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc/ 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 (X Seattle) Jackson Federal Building Room 3362 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174-1099 Phone: (206) 220-7800 Fax: (206) 220-7806 Email: linda.pauley@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#10 |
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