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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 Maternal and Child Health State Director of Special Education State Director of Vocational-Technical Education State Education Agency (State Department of Education) 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 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. Wyoming Arts Council Rita O. Basom, Arts Program Manager Camellia El-Antably, Deputy Manager/Arts in Education Specialist 2320 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7742 Fax: (307) 777-5499 TTY: (307) 777-5964 Email: celant@state.wy.us or ebratt@state.wy.us Website: http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/ 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 Early Childhood (Wyoming) Ro Jean Haug, Early Childhood Development Administrator Contact: Michelle Weber, Child Care Licensing Manager State Department of Family Services Hathway Building, Third Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5491 Fax: (307) 777-3659 Email: mweber@state.wy.us or rhaug@state.wy.us Website: http://dfswapps.state.wy.us/ 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 (Wyoming) Richard Kean, State Coordinator Contact: Kristine Selvy University of Wyoming American Heritage Center 1000 East University Avenue, Department 3924 Laramie, WY 82071-3924 Phone: (307) 766-2300 Fax: (307) 766-5511 Email: rkean@uwyo.edu Website: http://ahc.uwyo.edu/historyday/default.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 (Wyoming) Dr. Jim McBride, Superintendent of Public Instruction Christine Steele, Federal Programs Unit Director Contact: Darlena Schlachter, Program Manager State Department of Education, Federal Programs Unit Hathaway Building, First Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-5315 Fax: (307) 777-6234 Email: dschla@educ.state.wy.us or csteel@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/fp.asp 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 (Wyoming) Betty Abbott, Correctional Education Programs Manager State Department Of Corrections Suite 100 1934 Wyott Drive Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-6104 Fax: (307) 777-7846 Email: babbot@wdoc.state.wy.us Website: http://doc.state.wy.us/services/education.html State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult Basic Education Office (Wyoming) Ginny Chidsey, Program Manager Wyoming Community College Commission Eighth Floor 2020 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7885 Fax: (307) 777-6567 Email: gchidsey@commission.wcc.edu Website: http://communitycolleges.wy.edu/business/ABE.htm 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's Special Health Program (Wyoming) Dr. Brent D. Sherard, Director and State Health Officer Molly M. Bruner, Division Administrator Contact: Charla Ricciardi, Program Manager State Department of Health Community and Public Health Division 6101 Yellowstone Road, Suite 420 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7941 Toll-Free: (800) 438-5795 Toll-Free Restrictions: WY residents only Fax: (307) 777-7215 TTY: (307) 777-5648 Email: lynne.moore@health.wyo.gov Website: http://health.wyo.gov/familyhealth/csh/index.html 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 Family Health Section (Wyoming) Dr. Brent D. Sherard, State Health Officer Molly M Bruner, Division Administrator Contact: Angela Crotsenberg, Interim Section Chief State Department of Health Community and Public Health Division 6101 Yellowtone Road, Suite 420 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7942 Toll-Free Restrictions: (866) 571-0944 Fax: (307) 777-8687 Email: wdh@health.wyo.gov Website: http://www.health.wyo.gov State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Programs Unit (Wyoming) Peg Brown-Clark, State Director of Special Education Stephanie Weaver, Deputy Director of Special Education Contact: Barb Yates, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education 320 West Main Riverton, WY 82501 Phone: (307) 777-2553 Toll-Free: (800) 228-6194 Fax: (307) 777-2556 Email: byates1@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/se.asp 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-Technical Education (Wyoming) Teri Wigert, State Director of Career-Technical Education Tom Martin, Career Technical Education Supervisor State Department of Education Hathaway Building, Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-7708 Fax: (307) 777-6221 Email: twiger@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/tcd.asp State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Wyoming Department of Education Dr. Jim McBride, Superintendent of Public Instruction Joe Simpson, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact: Rita Watson, Executive Assistant Hathaway Building Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-7675 Fax: (307) 777-6234 TTY: (307) 777-8546 Email: supt@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). USA Funds Carl Dalstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer P.O. Box 6028 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6028 Phone: (317) 806-1200 Toll-Free: (866) 329-7673 Fax: (317) 806-1203 Email: contact@usafunds.org Website: http://www.usafunds.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. Wyoming Community College Commission Dr. James Rose, Executive Director Eighth Floor 2020 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7763 Fax: (307) 777-6567 Email: jrose@commission.wcc.edu Website: http://www.commission.wcc.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Wyoming) Marcia Wolter Britton, Executive Director Contact: Sheila Bricher-Wade, Program Coordinator 1315 East Lewis Street Laramie, WY 82072 Phone: (307) 721-9243 Fax: (307) 742-4914 Email: WYCH@uwyo.edu or sbricher@uwyo.edu Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/humanities/info.asp?p=11978 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. Wyoming State Library Lesley Boughton, State Librarian Jerry Krois, Deputy State Librarian Jamie Markus, Library Development Manager 2800 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060 Phone: (307) 777-6333 Fax: (307) 777-6289 Email: jkrois@state.wy.us or lbough@state.wy.us Website: http://will.state.wy.us/ 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. Wyoming Parent Information Center Terri Dawson, Executive Director Suite A 500 West Lott Street Buffalo, WY 82834 Phone: (307) 684-2277 Toll-Free: (800) 660-9742 Toll-Free Restrictions: WY residents only Fax: (307) 684-5314 TTY: (307) 684-2277 Email: tdawson@wpic.org Website: http://www.wpic.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. Wyoming PTA Paula K. Pierro, President P.O. Box 489 3031 East 12th Street Casper, WY 82602-0489 Phone: (307) 265-4674 Email: President@WyomingPTA.org or p.pierro@bresnan.net Website: http://www.wyomingpta.com/ 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 (Wyoming) Dr. Jim McBride, Superintendent of Public Instruction Teri Wigert, Technology, Careers and Date Unit Director Contact: Joe Baker, Educational Consultant State Department of Education Hathaway Building, Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 Phone: (307) 777-6808 Fax: (307) 777-6234 Email: jbaker1@educ.state.wy.us or lscott@educ.state.wy.us Website: http://www.k12.wy.us/tcd.asp State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Wyoming) Joan K. Evans Lisa M. Osvold, Deputy Director Contact: Jim McIntosh, Administrator State Department of Workforce Services Herschler Building, 2E 122 West 25th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7389 Fax: (307) 777-5939 TTY: (307) 777-7386 Email: jmcint@state.wy.us or losvol@state.wy.us Website: http://wyomingworkforce.org/vr/ 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/ 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. Parent Education Network (Wyoming) Terri Dawson, Executive Director State Parent Information and Resource Center Five North Lobban Avenue Buffalo, WY 82834 Phone: (307) 684-7441 Toll-Free: (877) 900-9736 Toll-Free Restrictions: WY residents only Fax: (307) 684-5314 Email: tdawson@wpic.org or djohnston@wpen.net Website: http://www.wpen.net/ 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. Central Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Louis F. Cicchinelli, Executive Director of Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. J. Timothy Waters, CEO, Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning John Wetherington, Chief Financial Officer Contact: Laura Edwards, Executive Secretary Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning Suite 500 4601 DTC Boulevard Denver, CO 80237-2596 Phone: (303) 337-0990 Toll-Free: (800) 781-0156 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: relcentral@mcrel.org or info@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.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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