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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 Grant Agency State Guaranty Agency State Higher Education Agency State Humanities Council State Library Agency State Literacy Resource Center 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. Alaska State Council on the Arts Charlotte Fox, Executive Director Ruth Glenn, Arts in Education Program Director Contact: Gina Brown, Administrative Manager Suite 1E 411 West Fourth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 Phone: (907) 269-6610 Toll-Free: (888) 278-7424 Toll-Free Restrictions: AK residents only Fax: (907) 269-6601 TTY: (800) 770-8973 Email: gina_brown@alaska.gov or charlotte.fox@alaska.gov Website: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/ 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 Program Office (Alaska) Marcey Bish, Acting Child Care Program Manager State Health and Social Services Suite 230 619 East Ship Creek Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 269-4500 Toll-Free: (888) 268-4632 Toll-Free Restrictions: AK residents only Fax: (907) 269-4520 Email: CCPO@health.state.ak.us or marcey.bish@alaska.gov Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare 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 (Alaska) Darrell L. Lewis, State Coordinator National Park Service-Alaska Regional Office Room 114 240 West Fifth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 644-3470 Fax: (907) 644-3811 Email: darrell_lewis@nps.gov Website: http://ak.nhd.org/ 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 (Alaska) Kay Holmes, Program Manager State Department of Education and Early Development P.O. Box 110500 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99811-0500 Phone: (907) 465-3826 Toll-Free: (877) 854-5437 Fax: (907) 465-2989 Email: katherine.holmes@alaska.gov or eed.webmaster@alaska.gov Website: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/TitleX/home.shtml 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. Inmate Programs (Alaska) Joe Schmidt, Commissioner Contact: Anna Herzberger, Criminal Justice Planner State Department of Corrections Suite 601 550 West Seventh Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 269-7434 Fax: (907) 269-7420 Email: annaherzberger@alaska.gov Website: http://www.correct.state.ak.us/corrections/index.jsf 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 (Alaska) Amy Iutzi State Department of Labor and Workforce Development P.O. Box 115509 Juneau, AK 99811-5509 Phone: (907) 465-8714 Fax: (907) 465-4186 Email: amy.iutzi@alaska.gov Website: http://www.labor.state.ak.us/ University of Alaska Statewide System Mark R. Hamilton, President Jeannie D. Phillips, Executive Officer, Board of Regents 202 Butrovich Building 910 Yukon Drive Box 755000 Fairbanks, AK 99775 Phone: (907) 450-8000 Fax: (907) 450-8012 Email: sypres@alaska.edu Website: http://www.alaska.edu/ 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. Women's, Children's, and Family Health (Alaska) Stephanie Birch, Section Chief Thalia Wood, Unit Manager, Children's Health State Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health, Building J 4701 Business Park Boulevard, Suite 20 Anchorage, AK 99503-7123 Phone: (907) 334-2424 Toll-Free: (800) 799-7570 Fax: (907) 269-3465 Email: stephanie_birch@health.state.ak.us Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/ 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. Women's, Children's and Family Health (Alaska) Stephanie Birch, Section Chief Thalia Wood, Unit Manager, Children's Services State Department of Health and Social Services Suite 20, Building J 4701 Business Park Boulevard Anchorage, AK 99503-7123 Phone: (907) 269-3400 Fax: (907) 269-3465 Email: stephanie.wrightsman-birch@alaska.gov Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Office (Alaska) Arthur Arnold, State Special Education Director Contact: Andrew Koval, Special Education Program Assistant State Department of Education and Early Development 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 110500 Juneau, AK 99811-0500 Phone: (907) 465-8693 Fax: (907) 465-2806 TTY: (907) 465-2815 Email: Andrew.Koval@alaska.gov or Erik.Stimpfle@alaska.gov Website: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/sped/home.html 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. Alaska Vocational Technical Center Fred W. Esposito Richard Harrell, Deputy Director Contact: Linda Carpenter, Education Program Assistant P.O. Box 889 809 Second Avenue Seward, AK 99664 Phone: (907) 224-3322 Toll-Free: (800) 478-5389 Fax: (907) 224-6153 Email: linda.carpenter@alaska.gov Website: http://www.avtec.edu State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Larry LeDoux, Commissioner Les Morse, Deputy Commissioner Contact: Dottie Knuth, Executive Secretary Suite 200 801 West 10th Street P.O. Box 110500 Juneau, AK 99811-0500 Phone: (907) 465-2800 Fax: (907) 465-4156 TTY: (907) 465-2815 Email: dorothy.knuth@alaska.gov or eed.webmaster@alaska.gov Website: http://www.eed.state.ak.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. Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Diane Barrans, Executive Director Stephanie Butler, Director, Operations and Outreach Contact: Donna Vargas, Executive Assistant P.O. Box 110505 Juneau, AK 99811-0505 Phone: (907) 465-2962 Toll-Free: (800) 441-2962 Fax: (907) 465-5316 TTY: (907) 465-3143 Email: customer.service@alaska.gov Website: http://akadvantage.alaska.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. Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Diane Barrans, Executive Director Stephanie Butler, Director, Program Operations and Outreach Contact: Donna Vargas, Executive Assistant P.O. Box 110505 Juneau, AK 99811-0505 Phone: (907) 465-2962 Toll-Free: (800) 441-2962 Fax: (907) 465-5316 TTY: (907) 465-3143 Email: customer_service@acpe.state.ak.us Website: http://alaskadvantage.state.ak.us/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Alaska Humanities Forum Dr. Gregory W. Kimura, President Contact: Stacy Sowa, Executive Assistant Suite 300 421 West First Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 272-5341 Fax: (907) 272-3979 Email: information@akhf.org or dvelasco@akhf.org Website: http://www.akhf.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. Alaska State Library Linda Thibodeau, Director, Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums Contact: Daniel Cornwall, Head of Information Services P.O. Box 110571 State Office Building, Eighth Floor Juneau, AK 99811-0571 Phone: (907) 465-2921 Fax: (907) 465-2665 Email: asl@alaska.gov or dan.cornwall@alaska.gov Website: http://library.state.ak.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 Anchorage Adult Basic Education Arva Carlson, Education Manager Contact: Amy Young, Chief Financial Officer Nine Star Education and Employment 125 West Fifth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 279-7827 Toll-Free: (800) 478-7587 Toll-Free Restrictions: AK residents only Fax: (907) 279-3299 Email: davida@ninestar.com or arvac@ninestar.com Website: http://ninestar.com 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. Alaska PTA Al Tamagni Jr., President Contact: Sarah Tuggle, Office Manager P.O. Box 201496 Anchorage, AK 99520-1496 Phone: (907) 279-9345 Fax: (907) 222-2401 Email: ak_office@pta.org or akpta@alaska.net Website: http://www.alaskapta.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. Career and Technical Education (Alaska) Helen Mehrkens, State Program Director Contact: Bernice Donnelly, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education and Early Development 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 110500 Juneau, AK 99811-0500 Phone: (907) 465-4686 Fax: (907) 465-3240 Email: bernice.donnelly@alaska.gov Website: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/CTE/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Alaska) Cheryl Walsh Contact: Dawn Duval, Administrative Operations Manager State Department of Labor and Workforce Development Suite A 801 West 10th Street Juneau, AK 99801-1894 Phone: (907) 465-2814 Toll-Free: (800) 478-2815 Fax: (907) 465-2856 TTY: (907) 465-2814 Email: dawn.duval@alaska.gov or cheryl.walsh@alaska.gov Website: http://www.labor.state.ak.us/dvr/home.htm 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. Alaska Comprehensive Center Jerry Schoenberger 210 Ferry Way Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: (907) 586-6806 Fax: (907) 463-3811 Email: jerrys@serrc.org Website: http://www.alaskacc.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. 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. Parents as Teachers Program (Alaska) Shirley Williams, Program Director Fairbanks Native Association 552 Third Street Fairbanks, AK 99701 Phone: (907) 451-1005 Fax: (907) 451-6296 Email: swilliams@alaskafamily.org Website: http://www.fairbanksnative.org/Parents_as_teachers.htm 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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