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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 Regional Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Alabama State Council on the Arts Albert Head, Executive Director Contact: Diana Green, Arts in Education Program Manager Suite 110 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 242-4076 x241 Fax: (334) 240-3269 TTY: (800) 548-2546 Email: diana.green@arts.alabama.gov or staff@arts.alabama.gov Website: http://www.arts.state.al.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. Child Care Services Division (Alabama) Dianne Wright State Department of Human Resources 50 Ripley Street Montgomery, AL 36130 Phone: (334) 242-1425 Toll-Free: (866) 528-1694 Fax: (334) 353-1491 Email: Dianne.Wright@dhr.alabama.gov Website: http://www.dhr.alabama.gov 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 (Alabama) Dr. Karen L. Riley, State Coordinator Auburn University at Montgomery School of Education, Education Building, Room 318 P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023 Phone: (334) 244-3881 Fax: (334) 244-3835 Email: kriley@mail.aum.edu or alahisday@mail.aum.edu 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 (Alabama) Dr. Deann K. Stone, Director, Federal Programs Sallye Longshore, Administrator Contact: Beth Thompson, Coordinator State Department of Education, Federal Programs Section Gordon Persons Building, Room 5348 P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-3901 Phone: (334) 242-8199 Toll-Free: (888) 725-9321 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (334) 242-0496 Email: bthompson@alsde.edu or dstone@alsde.edu Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.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 (Alabama) Dr. J. Douglas Chambers, President J.F. Ingram State Technical College P.O. Box 220350 Deatsville, AL 36022-0350 Phone: (334) 285-5177 Fax: (334) 285-2521 Email: dchambers@ingram.cc.al.us or jmerk@ingram.cc.al.us Website: http://www.ingram.cc.al.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 and Community Education Program (Alabama) Susan Price, Vice Chancellor for Instructional and Student Services Contact: Joe Macaluso, State Coordinator, Adult Education and GED Alabama College System Department of Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 302130 Montgomery, AL 36130-2130 Phone: (334) 353-4886 Toll-Free: (800) 392-8086 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (334) 353-5191 Email: macaluso@dpe.edu or sprice@dpe.edu Website: http://www.acs.cc.al.us/aed/Overview.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 Needs (Alabama) Cary Boswell, Commissioner State Department of Rehabilitation Services 602 South Lawrence Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 293-7500 Toll-Free: (800) 441-7607 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (334) 613-3553 TTY: (334) 293-7383 Email: crs@rehab.alabama.gov Website: http://www.rehab.alabama.gov/ 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. Alabama Community College System Bradley Byrne, Chancellor Contact: Ginger Smith, Executive Assistant Department of Postsecondary Education Suite 290 401 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 242-2927 Fax: (334) 242-0214 Email: administrator@dpe.edu Website: http://www.acs.cc.al.us/department/department.aspx 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. Bureau of Family Health Services (Alabama) Chris Haag, Deputy Director State Department of Public Health RSA Tower, Suite 1360 P.O. Box 303017 Montgomery, AL 36130-3017 Phone: (334) 206-5675 Fax: (334) 206-2950 Email: chaag@adph.state.al.us or acowden@adph.state.al.us Website: http://www.adph.org/mch/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Services (Alabama) Dr. Mabrey Whetstone, State Director of Special Education State Department of Education P.O. Box 302101 50 North Ripley Street Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 Phone: (334) 242-8114 Toll-Free: (800) 392-8020 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (334) 242-9192 TTY: (334) 242-8406 Email: speced@alsde.edu Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=65&foot ... 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. Career and Technical Education (Alabama) Sherry A. Key, State Director Contact: Sarah Ray, Education Administrator State Department of Education P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 Phone: (334) 242-9111 Fax: (334) 353-8861 Email: sray@alsde.edu or skey@alsde.edu Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=52&foot ... State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Alabama Department of Education Dr. Joseph B. Morton, Superintendent of Education Gordon Persons Office Building 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36104-3833 Phone: (334) 242-9700 Fax: (334) 242-9708 Email: dmurray@alsde.edu Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp 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. Alabama Commission on Higher Education Dr. Gregory Fitch, Executive Director Tim Vick, Director of Operations and Fiscal Services Contact: Cheryl Newton, Grants Coordinator Office of Student Assistance P.O. Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 Phone: (334) 242-2273 Fax: (334) 242-2269 Email: cheryl.newton@ache.alabama.gov Website: http://www.ache.alabama.gov/StudentAsst/Index.htm Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Edward Cunningham, Executive Director Contact: Becky Gilpatrick, Student Aid Branch Manager P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 Phone: (502) 696-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926 Toll-Free Restrictions: KY residents only Fax: (502) 696-7373 Email: grants@kheaa.com Website: http://www.kheaa.com/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Edward J. Cunningham, Executive Director Contact: Kathy Ragland, Executive Assistant II P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 Phone: (502) 696-7200 Toll-Free: (800) 928-8926 Fax: (502) 696-7496 Email: kragland@kheaa.com Website: http://www.kheaa.com/ 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. Alabama Commission on Higher Education Dr. Gregory G. Fitch, Executive Director Contact: Deborah Nettles, Administrative Assistant P.O. Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 Phone: (334) 242-1998 Toll-Free: (800) 960-7773 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL Residents Only Fax: (334) 242-0268 Email: deborah.nettles@ache.alabama.gov or tim.vick@ache.alabama.gov Website: http://www.ache.alabama.gov State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Alabama Humanities Foundation Robert C. Stewart, Executive Director Thomas E. Bryant, Director of Programs and SUPER Manager Susan Perry, Grants Director Contact: Alma Anthony, Administrative Assistant Suite 101 1100 Ireland Way Birmingham, AL 35205-7001 Phone: (205) 558-3980 Fax: (205) 558-3981 Email: ahf@ahf.net or aanthony@ahf.net Website: http://www.ahf.net/ 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. Alabama Public Library Service Rebecca Mitchell Hulen Bivens, Assistant Director 6030 Monticello Drive Montgomery, AL 36130 Phone: (334) 213-3900 Toll-Free: (800) 723-8459 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (334) 213-3993 Email: vcarr@apls.state.al.us Website: http://statelibrary.alabama.gov/Content/Index.aspx State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Adult Education and GED Testing Program (Alabama) Joe Macaluso, Interim Director, Adult Education and GED Testing Programs State Department of Postsecondary Education 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 170 P.O. Box 302130 Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 353-4808 Toll-Free: (800) 392-8086 Fax: (334) 353-4884 Email: macaluso@dpe.edu Website: http://www.acs.cc.al.us/ 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. Special Education Action Committee, Inc. (Alabama) Dr. Barbara Wheat, Executive Director Suite 210 600 Bel Air Boulevard Mobile, AL 36606 Phone: (251) 478-1208 Toll-Free: (800) 222-7322 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (251) 473-7877 TTY: (251) 478-1208 Email: seacofmobile@zebra.net Website: http://www.iser.com/SEAC-AL.html 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. Alabama PTA Nakia N. Thomas, Executive Director Contact: Abby Jacks, Financial Assistant 470 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36104-4330 Phone: (334) 834-2501 Toll-Free: (800) 328-1897 Fax: (334) 834-2504 Email: al_office@pta.org or abby@alabamapta.org Website: http://www.alabamapta.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 (Alabama) Sherry A. Key, State Director State Department of Education P.O. Box 302101 50 North Ripley Street Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 Phone: (334) 242-9111 Fax: (334) 353-8861 Email: skey@alsde.edu Website: http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=52&foot ... State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Dr. Cary F. Boswell, Commissioner Jim Carden, Assistant Commissioner Jim Harris III, Assistant Commissioner Contact: Joe Helm, Assistant Commissioner P.O. Box 4280 602 South Lawrence Street Montgomery, AL 36103-4280 Phone: (334) 293-7500 Toll-Free: (800) 441-7607 Toll-Free Restrictions: AL residents only Fax: (334) 293-7383 TTY: (800) 499-1816 Email: LeAnne.Bull@rehab.alabama.gov or Cary.Boswell@rehab.alabama.gov Website: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/ 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/ 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. Southeast Regional Resource Center Dr. Elizabeth W. Beale Dr. Anne Chartrand, Associate Director Auburn University--Montgomery P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023 Phone: (334) 244-3100 Fax: (334) 244-3101 TTY: (334) 244-3800 Email: achartra@aum.edu or ebeale@aum.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/serrc 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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