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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 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. Colorado Council on the Arts Elaine Mariner, Executive Director Contact: Jeanette Albert, Program Administrator Suite 2700 1625 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 892-3802 Fax: (303) 892-3848 Email: jeanette.albert@state.co.us or elaine.mariner@state.co.us Website: http://www.coloarts.org/ 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 Licensing (Colorado) Karen L. Beye, Executive Director Contact: Rosemarie Allen, Division Director State Department of Human Services Division of Child Care, First Floor 1575 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203-1714 Phone: (303) 866-5958 Toll-Free: (800) 799-5876 Toll-Free Restrictions: CO residents only Fax: (303) 866-4453 Email: cdhsinfo@state.co.us Website: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/childcare/Licensing_home.htm 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 (Colorado) Christine Sundberg, State Coordinator Stacey Pendleton, Assistant State Coordinator University of Colorado Campus Box CB 182, King Center 521 P.O. Box 173364 Denver, CO 80217-3364 Phone: (303) 556-6647 Fax: (303) 556-6037 Email: colorado.history.day@cudenver.edu Website: http://www.coloradohistoryday.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 (Colorado) Dana R. Scott, State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Department of Education Room 306 E 201 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203-1799 Phone: (303) 866-6930 Fax: (303) 866-6785 Email: scott_d@cde.state.co.us or spear_s@cde.state.co.us Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprevention/homeless_index.htm 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 (Colorado) Aristedes Zavarrias, Executive Director Contact: Tony Romero, Assistant Director for Educational Services State Department of Corrections 2862 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4195 Phone: (719) 226-4417 Fax: (719) 226-4424 Email: tony.romero@doc.state.co.us or bill.zalman@doc.state.co.us Website: http://www.doc.state.co.us/ 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 Student Support (Colorado) Pamela M. Smith, State Director of Adult Education and Family Literacy Services State Department of Education Adult Education and Family Literacy 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 300C Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-6640 Fax: (303) 866-6599 Email: smith_p@cde.state.co.us Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_adult.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. Health Care for Children With Special Needs (Colorado) James B. Martin, Executive Director Dr. Ned Calonge, Chief Medical Officer Martha Rudolph, Director, Environmental Programs Contact: Kathy Watters, Program Director State Department of Public Health and Environment Building A-4 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246-1530 Phone: (303) 692-2418 Toll-Free: (800) 886-7689 Fax: (303) 782-5576 TTY: (303) 691-7700 Email: kathy.watters@state.co.us or cdphe.information@state.co.us Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/hcp/ 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. Colorado Community College System Dr. Nancy McCallin, President Barbara McDonnell, Executive Vice President and Legal Counsel Cliff Richardson, Vice President for Finance and Administration Contact: Joe Marquez, Manager of Communications 9101 East Lowry Boulevard Denver, CO 80230-6011 Phone: (303) 620-4000 Fax: (303) 620-4094 Email: president@cccs.edu or michelle.salazar@cccs.edu Website: http://www.cccs.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 (Colorado) James B. Martin, Executive Director Contact: Karen Trierweiler, Director, Maternal and Child Health State Department of Public Health and Environment Prevention Services Division, PSD-MCH-A4 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246-1530 Phone: (303) 692-2322 Toll-Free: (800) 886-7689 x2322 Fax: (303) 782-5576 TTY: (303) 691-7700 Email: karen.trierweiler@state.co.us Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/mch/index.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Exceptional Student Leadership Unit (Colorado) Dr. Ed Steinberg, State Director Contact: Kim Hubbard, Office Manager State Department of Education Suite 1175 1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 866-6694 Fax: (303) 866-6767 TTY: (303) 860-7060 Email: sesu@cde.state.co.us or hubbard_k@cde.state.co.us Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/index.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. Colorado Community College System Dr. Nancy J. McCallin, President Joe Marquez, Manager of Communications Contact: Michelle Salazar, Executive Assistant to the President 9101 East Lowry Boulevard Denver, CO 80230 Phone: (303) 620-4000 Email: president@cccs.edu or michelle.salazar@cccs.edu Website: http://www.cccs.edu/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Colorado Department of Education Dr. Dwight D. Jones, Commissioner Dr. Ken Turner, Deputy Commissioner Learning and Results Robert K. Hammond, Deputy Commissioner Administration and Operations Contact: Tanya Price, Chief of Staff 201 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203-1704 Phone: (303) 866-6600 Fax: (303) 830-0793 Email: howerter_c@cde.state.co.us Website: http://www.cde.state.co.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. Colorado Department of Higher Education David E. Skaggs, Executive Director Diane Lindner, Chief Financial Officer Contact: Suzanne Stark, Executive Assistant Suite 16 1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 866-2723 Fax: (303) 866-4266 Email: executivedirector@dhe.state.co.us Website: http://highered.colorado.gov/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). College Assist Caron Peterson, Managing Director Contact: Florence Lucero, Marketing Program Assistant Suite 400 3015 South Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014 Phone: (303) 696-3500 Toll-Free: (800) 727-9834 Fax: (303) 696-3617 Email: askops@college-assist.com or florence.lucero@college-assist.com Website: http://www.college-assist.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. Colorado Department of Higher Education Rico Munn, Executive Director Contact: Suzanne Stark, Executive Assistant Suite 1600 1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 866-2723 Fax: (303) 866-4266 Email: executivedirector@dhe.state.co.us Website: http://highered.colorado.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Colorado Humanities Margaret A. Coval, Executive Director Contact: Brynda Shingles, Director of Operations Suite 101 1490 Lafayette Street Denver, CO 80218 Phone: (303) 894-7951 Fax: (303) 864-9361 Email: info@coloradohumanities.org Website: http://www.coloradohumanities.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. Colorado State Library Eugene Hainer Contact: Melissa Carlson, Assistant to the Director State Department of Education Room 309 201 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-6900 Fax: (303) 866-6940 Email: carlson_m@cde.state.co.us Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_library.htm State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Professional Development Resource Center (Colorado) Pamela Smith Contact: Debra Fawcett, Coordinator State Department of Education Student Support Services, Adult Education and Family Literacy 201 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-6914 Fax: (303) 866-6947 Email: Fawcett_D@cde.state.co.us Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeadult/adultslrcindexnew.htm 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. PEAK Parent Center, Inc. (Colorado) Barbara Buswell, Executive Director Suite 200 611 North Weber Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: (719) 531-9400 Toll-Free: (800) 284-0251 Fax: (719) 531-9452 TTY: (719) 531-9403 Email: info@peakparent.org Website: http://www.peakparent.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. Colorado PTA Lynn Huizing, President Contact: Deborah Anthony, Administrative Assistant 7859 West 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Phone: (303) 420-7820 Toll-Free: (888) 225-8234 Toll-Free Restrictions: CO residents only Fax: (303) 420-7703 Email: office@copta.org or president@copta.org Website: http://www.copta.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. Colorado Community College System Dr. Nancy J. McCallin, President Barbara McDonnell, Executive Vice President Cliff Richardson, Vice President for Administration and Finance Contact: Rhonda Bentz, Director of Government Relations and Communications 9101 East Lowry Boulevard Denver, CO 80230-6011 Phone: (303) 620-4000 Fax: (303) 620-4024 Email: president@cccs.edu or michelle.salazar@cccs.edu Website: http://www.cccs.edu/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Colorado) Nancy Smith State Department of Human Services Fourth Floor 1575 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-4150 Fax: (303) 866-4905 TTY: (303) 866-4150 Email: Voc.Rehab@state.co.us Website: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/dvr/ 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. Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations Dr. Paul E. Martinez, Executive Director Contact: Antonio Pantoja, Administrative Assistant Suite 203 West 4501 Indian School Road Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 426-2148 Toll-Free: (800) 247-4269 Fax: (505) 243-4456 Email: pmartinez@cesdp.nmhu.edu or cgustke@cesdp.nmhu.edu Website: http://www.cesdp.nmhu.edu/ Southwest Comprehensive Center Dr. Paul H. Koehler Marie Mancuso, Associate Director WestEd Suite 660 2020 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004-4598 Phone: (602) 322-7000 Toll-Free: (866) 979-7322 Fax: (602) 322-7007 Email: info@swcompcenter.org or lparma@wested.org Website: http://www.swcompcenter.org/ 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. Colorado Parent Information and Resource Center Tina House Clayton Foundation 3805 East Martin Luther King Boulevard 11788 West Cross Drive Denver, CO 80205 Phone: (303) 355-5387 Fax: (303) 321-2959 Email: thouse@claytonearlylearning.org Website: http://www.cpirc.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. 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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