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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 Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Arkansas Arts Council Joy Pennington, Executive Director Carolyn Dowling, Assistant Director Contact: Cynthia Haas, Arts in Education Program Manager 1500 Tower Building 323 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201-2606 Phone: (501) 324-9766 Fax: (501) 324-9207 TTY: (501) 324-9150 Email: info@arkansasarts.com or cynthia@arkansasheritage.org Website: http://www.arkansasarts.com/ 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 Child Care and Early Childhood Education (Arkansas) Tonya Russell Contact: Justin Foster, Website Developer State Department of Human Services Slot S140 P.O. Box 1437 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 Phone: (501) 682-8590 Toll-Free: (800) 445-3316 Fax: (501) 682-2317 TTY: (501) 682-1550 Email: Justin.Foster@arkansas.gov or Jennifer.Spriggs@arkansas.gov Website: http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/ 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 (Arkansas) Patsy Ramsey, State Coordinator University of Central Arkansas History Department, Irby 105 201 Donaghey Conway, AR 72035 Phone: (501) 450-3215 Fax: (501) 450-5617 Email: pramsey@mail.uca.edu Website: http://www.uca.edu/history/news/ 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 (Arkansas) Dr. Diana Julian, Commissioner of Education Contact: Cindy Hogue, McKinney-Vento State Coordinator State Department of Education Arch Ford Building Four Capitol Mall, Room 305-B Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 Phone: (501) 682-4847 Fax: (501) 682-3372 Email: Cindy.Hogue@arkansas.gov Website: http://arkansased.org/ 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. Arkansas Correctional School Dr. William Byers, Superintendent Dr. Bill Glover, Assistant Superintendent Correctional School System 8000 Correction Circle Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Phone: (870) 267-6725 Fax: (870) 267-6731 Email: dubs.byers@arkansas.gov Website: http://arkcs.arkansas.gov/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Arkansas Department of Workforce Education Jim Smith, Deputy Director Luther Hardin Building Three Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1083 Phone: (501) 682-1970 Fax: (501) 682-1706 Email: jim.smith@arkansas.gov or priscilla.flowers@arkansas.gov Website: http://ace.arkansas.gov/adultedpage.html 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 (Arkansas) Nancy Holder, Program Administrator Contact: Rodney Farley, Parent Activities Coordinator State Department of Human Services 700 Main Street, Slot #S380 P.O. Box 1437 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 Phone: (501) 682-2277 Toll-Free: (800) 482-5850 x22277 Toll-Free Restrictions: AR residents only Fax: (501) 682-8247 TTY: (501) 682-6789 Email: nancy.holder@arkansas.gov Website: http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/homepage.html 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. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Dr. Jim Purcell Dr. Steve Floyd, Deputy Director Contact: Nichole Abernathy, Director's Assistant 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 371-2030 Fax: (501) 371-2003 Email: nicholea@adhe.edu or jpurcell@adhe.edu Website: http://www.adhe.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 (Arkansas) Dr. Richard R. Nugent, Family Health Branch Chief Dr. Bob West, Family Health Branch Deputy Chief Contact: Bradley Planey, Family Health Branch Associate Chief State Department of Health Slot H-16 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: (501) 661-2086 Fax: (501) 661-2464 Email: bradley.planey@arkansas.gov or richard.nugent@arkansas.gov Website: http://www.healthyarkansas.com/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Unit (Arkansas) Marcia Harding, Associate Director Contact: Marie Dukes, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education Victory Building, Suite 450 1401 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201-2936 Phone: (501) 682-4221 Fax: (501) 682-5159 TTY: (501) 682-4222 Email: marie.dukes@arkansas.gov or marcia.harding@arkansas.gov Website: http://arksped.k12.ar.us/ 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. Arkansas Department of Career Education William L. Walker Jr. Contact: Reginald Jackson, Director of Communications Three Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1083 Phone: (501) 682-1500 Fax: (501) 682-1509 Email: reginald.jackson@arkansas.gov or bill.walker@arkansas.gov Website: http://ace.arkansas.gov/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Arkansas Department of Education Dr. Ken James, Commissioner of Education Dr. Diana Julian, Deputy Commissioner of Education Room 304A Four State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 Phone: (501) 682-4204 Fax: (501) 682-1079 Email: Ken.James@arkansas.gov Website: http://ArkansasEd.org/ 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. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Dr. Steve Floyd, Interim Director Contact: Tara Smith, Coordinator of Student Financial Aid 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 371-2050 Toll-Free: (800) 547-8839 Toll-Free Restrictions: AR residents only Fax: (501) 371-2001 Email: taras@adhe.edu or stevef@adhe.edu Website: http://www.adhe.edu/Pages/home.aspx State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas Ronnie Nichoalds, Executive Director Contact: Geneva Langford, Human Resources and Fiscal Manager 10 Turtle Creek Lane Little Rock, AR 72202-1884 Phone: (501) 372-1491 Toll-Free: (800) 622-3446 Fax: (501) 688-7675 Email: slgfa@slgfa.org Website: http://www.slgfa.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. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Dr. James Purcell Contact: Rick Jenkins, Associate Director, Planning and Accountability 114 East Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-3818 Phone: (501) 371-2000 Fax: (501) 371-2001 Email: rickj@adhe.edu Website: http://www.adhe.edu State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Arkansas Humanities Council Paul Austin, Executive Director Suite 465 10800 Financial Centre Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: (501) 221-0091 Fax: (501) 221-9860 Email: arkhums@sbcglobal.net Website: http://www.arkhums.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. Arkansas State Library Carolyn Ashcraft, State Librarian Dwain Gordon, Associate Director for Library Services and Development Mary Brewer, Deputy Director for Information Resources Contact: Kathryn Smith, Deputy Director for Administration Fifth Floor One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 682-1526 Fax: (501) 682-1899 TTY: (501) 682-1002 Email: kmsmith@asl.lib.ar.us or cashcraft@asl.lib.ar.us Website: http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center Marsha Taylor Contact: Wanda Johnson, Administrative Assistant Suite D 3905 Cooperative Way Little Rock, AR 72209 Phone: (501) 907-2490 Toll-Free: (800) 832-6242 Toll-Free Restrictions: AR residents only Fax: (501) 907-2492 Email: info@aalrc.org or wanda@aalrc.org Website: http://www.aalrc.org/ 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. Arkansas Disability Coalition Wanda Stovall, Executive Director Suite 225 1123 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204-1605 Phone: (501) 614-7020 Toll-Free: (800) 223-1330 Toll-Free Restrictions: AR residents only Fax: (501) 614-9082 TTY: (501) 614-7020 Email: adcoalition@earthlink.net or adcwstovall@earthlink.net Website: http://www.adcpti.org/adcpti.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. Arkansas PTA Frances Brown, President Mitch Miller, President Elect Contact: Debbie Glenn, Office Manager P.O. Box 1015 North Little Rock, AR 72115 Phone: (501) 753-5247 Toll-Free: (800) 782-4782 Fax: (501) 753-6168 Email: Office@ArkansasPTA.org or Frances@ArkansasPTA.org Website: http://www.arkansaspta.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. Office of School Improvement (Arkansas) Bruce Lazarus, Program Manager State Department of Career Education Suite 403 Three Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1083 Phone: (501) 682-1535 Fax: (501) 682-1026 Email: bruce.lazarus@arkansas.gov Website: http://ace.arkansas.gov/officeschoolimprovement.htm State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Services for the Blind (Arkansas) Katy Morris Cassondra Williams, Assistant Director Contact: Donna Walker, Field Services Administrator State Department of Human Services P.O. Box 3237 Little Rock, AR 72203-3237 Phone: (501) 682-5463 Toll-Free: (800) 960-9270 Toll-Free Restrictions: AR residents only Fax: (501) 682-0366 TTY: (501) 682-0093 Email: donna.walker@arkansas.gov or cassondra.williams@arkansas.gov Website: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/dsb Rehabilitation Services (Arkansas) Robert P. Trevino, Commissioner Judy Smith, Interim Administrator, Arkansas Career Training Institute Carl Daughtery, Chief of Field Services Contact: Reginald Jackson, Communications Director State Department of Career Education 1616 Brookwood Drive P.O. Box 3781 Little Rock, AR 72203-3781 Phone: (501) 296-1600 Toll-Free: (800) 330-0632 Fax: (501) 296-1655 TTY: (501) 296-1669 Email: reginald.jackson@arkansas.gov or judy.smith@arkansas.gov Website: http://www.arsinfo.org/ 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. Mid-Continent Comprehensive Center (MC3) Dr. Belinda Biscoe Dr. Donna Richardson, Associate Director 1639 Cross Center Drive Norman, OK 73019-5050 Phone: (405) 325-1729 Toll-Free: (800) 228-1766 Fax: (405) 325-1824 Email: bpbiscoe@ou.edu or help.desk@mc3edsupport.org Website: http://www.mc3edsupport.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. South Central Collaborative for Equity Dr. Bradley Scott Contact: Christie Goodman, Communications Manager Intercultural Development Research Association Suite 101 5815 Callaghan Road San Antonio, TX 78228-1102 Phone: (210) 444-1710 Fax: (210) 444-1714 Email: bradley.scott@idra.org Website: http://www.idra.org/South_Central_Collaborative_for_Equity/ 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. Arkansas State Parent Information and Resource Center Dr. Nicholas Long Center for Effective Parenting Suite 113 614 East Emma Springdale, AR 72764 Phone: (479) 751-6166 Toll-Free: (800) 727-3680 Toll-Free Restrictions: AR residents only Fax: (479) 751-1110 Email: longnicholas@uams.edu Website: http://www.parenting-ed.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. Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest Dr. Dean Nafziger, REL-SW Director Contact: Meg Grant, REL-SW Dissemination Manager Edvance Research Inc. Suite 700 9901 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78230-2253 Phone: (210) 558-1902 Toll-Free: (877)338-2623 Fax: (210) 558-1075 Email: mgrant@edvanceresearch.com Website: http://edlabs.ed.gov/RELSouthwest 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 (VI Dallas) Dr. Patricia Crisp, Regional Representative/Public Affairs Contact: Barbara O'Pry, Administrative Assistant U.S. Department of Education Suite 1510 1999 Bryan Street Dallas, TX 75201-3136 Phone: (214) 661-9500 Fax: (214) 661-9594 Email: barbara.opry@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#6 |
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