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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 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. Delaware Division of the Arts Paul Weagraff, Executive Director Susan Salkin, Deputy Director Sheila Dean Ross, Arts in Education Coordinator 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 577-8278 Fax: (302) 577-6561 Email: paul.weagraff@state.de.us Website: http://www.artsdel.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. Office of Child Care Licensing (Delaware) Patricia Quinn, Administrator Contact: Lynn Jezyk, Rule Development Manager State Children's Department, Family Services Division 1825 Faulkland Road Wilmington, DE 19805 Phone: (302) 892-5800 Fax: (302) 633-5112 Email: occl.dscyf@state.de.us or fs.dscyf@state.de.us Website: http://kids.delaware.gov/occl/occl.shtml 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 (Delaware) Ellen Rendle, State Coordinator Andrea Gomez, State Coordinator Delaware Historical Society 505 Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 295-2386 Fax: (302) 295-2398 Email: erendle@dehistory.org Website: http://de.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 (Delaware) Ronald Houston, Director of School Improvement Contact: Dennis Rozumalski, Education Associate State Department of Education Suite Two 401 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 735-4273 Fax: (302) 739-4483 Email: drozumalski@doe.k12.de.us 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 (Delaware) Carl Danberg, Commissioner Rick Kearney, Bureau Chief Contact: John Ryan, Director of Education State Department of Correction Bureau of Prisons 245 McKee Road Dover, DE 19904 Phone: (302) 857-5276 Fax: (302) 739-7215 Email: johnj.ryan@state.de.us Website: http://doc.delaware.gov/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Delaware Adult Education Maureen Whelan, State Director of Adult Education John W. Collette Educational Resource Center Suite One 35 Commerce Way Dover, DE 19904 Phone: (302) 857-3340 Fax: (302) 739-1770 Email: mwhelan@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/ddoe/aboutdoe/workgroups/adulted. ... 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 (Delaware) Alisa Maria Olshefsky, Chief, Family Health and Systems Management Section Contact: Petti Cox, Administrative Specialist State Health and Social Services Division of Public Health 417 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4551 Fax: (302) 739-3313 Email: petti.cox@state.de.us or alisa.olshefsky@state.de.us Website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/index.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. Delaware Technical and Community College Dr. Orlando J. George Jr., President Contact: Lisa Hastings-Sheppard, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations P.O. Box 897 Dover, DE 19903 Phone: (302) 739-4623 Fax: (302) 739-6225 Email: info@dtcc.edu or lhasting@dtcc.edu Website: http://www.dtcc.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 Program (Delaware) Dr. Gloria James, Division Director Crystal Webb, Deputy Division Director Contact: Alisa Olshefsky, Program Director State Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health, Family Health and Systems Management 417 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4552 Fax: (302) 739-6653 Email: alisa.olshefsky@state.de.us Website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/chca/dphmchhome.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Education (Delaware) Dr. Nancy Wilson, Associate Secretary Martha L. Toomey, Division Director State Department of Education Curriculum and Instructional Improvement 401 Federal Street, Suite Two Dover, DE 19901-3639 Phone: (302) 735-4210 Fax: (302) 739-2388 Email: mtoomey@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.doe.state.de.us/infosuites/ddoe/aboutdoe/workgroups/curric ... 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. School Climate and Discipline (Delaware) Dr. Amelia Hodges Contact: Michael Owens, Associate Secretary State Department of Education Suite One 35 Commerce Street Dover, DE 19904 Phone: (302) 857-3300 Fax: (302) 739-1770 Email: dedoe@doe.k12.de.us or mowens@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.doe.state.de.us/programs/climate/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Delaware Department of Education Dr. Lillian M. Lowery, Secretary of Education Contact: Margie Collier, Administrative Assistant Suite Two 401 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901-3639 Phone: (302) 735-4000 Fax: (302) 739-4654 Email: mcollier@doe.k12.de.us or llowery@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.doe.state.de.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. Delaware Higher Education Commission Maureen Laffey Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street, 5F Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 577-5240 Toll-Free: (800) 292-7935 Toll-Free Restrictions: Outside New Castle County Fax: (302) 577-6765 Email: dhec@doe.k12.de.us or mlaffey@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). American Education Services/PHEAA James L. Preston, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Keith New, Director, Public and Media Relations 1200 North Seventh Street Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444 Toll-Free: (800) 692-7392 Fax: (717) 720-3903 TTY: (800) 654-5988 Email: loanhelp@aessuccess.org Website: http://www.aessuccess.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. Delaware Higher Education Commission Maureen Laffey Fifth Floor Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 577-5240 Toll-Free: (800) 292-7935 Fax: (302) 577-6765 Email: dhec@doe.k12.de.us or mlaffey@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Delaware Humanities Forum Marilyn P. Whittington, Executive Director Contact: Jeanne Sadot, Administrative Officer Suite 1009 100 West 10th Street Wilmington, DE 19801-9817 Phone: (302) 657-0650 Toll-Free: (800) 752-2060 Fax: (302) 657-0655 Email: jesadot@dhf.org Website: http://www.dhf.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. Delaware Division of Libraries Anne E.C. Norman, Director and State Librarian Contact: Sonja Brown, Administrative Specialist 43 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 739-4748 Toll-Free: (800) 282-8696 Toll-Free Restrictions: DE residents only Fax: (302) 739-6787 Email: sonja.brown@state.de.us or annie.norman@state.de.us Website: http://www.state.lib.de.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Delaware State Literacy Resource Center Joanne M. Heaphy, Statewide Administrative Coordinator ACE Network P.O. Box 639 516 West Loockerman Street Dover, DE 19903 Phone: (302) 739-7080 Fax: (302) 739-5565 Email: acedir@yahoo.com Website: http://www.acenetwork.org/aboutus.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. Delaware PTA Charles Mullin, President Contact: Bonnie Mucha, Director of Unit Services Room 101 925 Bear-Corbitt Road Bear, DE 19701 Phone: (302) 838-8770 Fax: (302) 838-8772 Email: de_office@pta.org Website: http://www.delawarepta.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. Tech Prep Delaware Dr. Lydia S. Tucker, Executive Director Simone White, Program Coordinator Vivian Frear, Systems Coordinator Contact: Carmen Strollo, Business Liaison State Tech Prep Consortium 371-A West North Street Dover, DE 19904-6713 Phone: (302) 739-6163 Fax: (302) 739-6171 Email: ltucker@doe.k12.de.us Website: http://www.techprepdelaware.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Delaware) Andrea S. Guest Edwin Tos, Deputy Director State Department of Labor 4425 North Market Street P.O. Box 9969 Wilmington, DE 19809-0969 Phone: (302) 761-8275 Fax: (302) 761-6611 TTY: (302) 761-8275 Email: edwin.tos@state.de.us or andrea.guest@state.de.us Website: http://www.delawareworks.com/dvr/welcome.shtml Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Delaware) Cynthia Lovell Robert Goodhart, Deputy Director Division for the Visually Impaired DHSS Campus, Biggs Building 1901 North DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720-1199 Phone: (302) 255-9800 Fax: (302) 255-9964 Email: bob.goodhart@state.de.us or cynthia.lovell@state.de.us Website: http://www.delawareworks.com/dvr/welcome.shtml 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-Atlantic Comprehensive Center (MACC) Dr. Charlene Rivera, Project Director The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education (GW-CEEE) 1555 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 515 Arlington, VA 22209-2004 Phone: (703) 528-3588 Toll-Free: (800) 925-3223 Fax: (703) 528-5973 Email: maccinfo@ceee.gwu.edu or crivera@ceee.gwu.edu Website: http://macc.ceee.gwu.edu/ 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. Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. (The) Sheryl Denbo, Executive Director Contact: Erin Bougie, Office Manager Suite 340 5272 River Road Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone: (301) 657-7741 Fax: (301) 657-8782 Email: info@maec.org or erin@maec.org Website: http://www.maec.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. Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC/DE) Marie-Anne Aghazadian, Executive Director Jill Simonds, Delaware PIRC Director Contact: Kathy Nerlinger, Office Manager Orchard Commons Business Center 5570 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19808-5002 Phone: (302) 999-7394 Toll-Free: (888) 547-4412 Toll-Free Restrictions: Kent and Sussex County DE residents only Fax: (302) 999-7637 Email: picofdel@picofdel.org or knerlinger@picofdel.org Website: http://www.picofdel.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. Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Kyle L. Peck, Program Director/Dean of the College of Education Dr. John Wise Contact: Tracy Gayan, Staff Assistant Pennsylvania State University College of Education 108 Rackley Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 863-9319 Toll-Free: (866) 735-6239 Fax: (814) 865-0555 Email: jwise@psu.edu or kpeck@psu.edu Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/ 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. Mid-South Regional Resource Center Dr. Richard Lewis The Alliance for Systems Change Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky One Quality Street, Suite 722 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 257-4921 Fax: (859) 257-4353 TTY: (859) 257-2903 Email: rlewis@uky.edu or ahumes@uky.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/msrrc 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 (III Philadelphia) Elizabeth Williamson, Education Program Speciaist Sherry Benjamin, Administrative Assistant U.S. Department of Education Wanamaker Building, Suite 505 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 656-6010 Fax: (215) 656-6020 Email: elizabeth.williamson@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#3 |
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