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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. Iowa Arts Council Cyndi Pederson, Executive Director Contact: Dawn Martinez Oropeza, Arts Education/Community Programs Coordinator State Historical Building 600 East Locust Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 Phone: (515) 281-5773 Fax: (515) 242-6498 Email: dawn.oropeza@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowaartscouncil.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. Division of Children and Family Services (Iowa) Charles J. Krogmeier Contact: Mary Nelson, Division Administrator State Department of Human Services Hoover State Office Building 1305 East Walnut Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-5521 Fax: (515) 242-6036 Email: contactdhs@dhs.state.ia.us or mnelson@dhs.state.ia.us Website: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Child_Care/ChildCareMenu.html 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 (Iowa) Millie Frese, State Coordinator State Historical Society of Iowa 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-6860 Fax: (515) 282-0502 Email: millie.frese@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowahistory.org/education/national-history-day-iowa/nhd-ov ... 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 (Iowa) Judy Jeffrey, Department of Education Director James Reese, Children, Family, and Community Services Director Contact: Donna Eggleston, Consultant State Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3999 Fax: (515) 242-6025 Email: donna.eggleston@iowa.gov or james.reese@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id ... 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 (Iowa) Jerry Bartruff, Acting Deputy Director, Offender Services Laura Farris, Learning Center Director State Department of Corrections Suite Four 510 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 725-5728 Fax: (515) 725-5798 Email: info@doc.state.ia.us or laura.farris@iowa.gov Website: http://www.doc.state.ia.us/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Prep (Iowa) Helene J. Grossman, State Director of Adult Literacy Contact: Sharon Shypkowski, Secretary State Department of Education Bureau of Community Colleges and Career and Technical Education 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3640 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: helene.grossman@iowa.gov or amy.vybiral@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article ... 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. Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC) Dr. Debra B. Waldron, Director and Chief Medical Officer Contact: Barbara Khal, Program Associate Room 247 - CDD 100 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242-1011 Phone: (319) 356-1117 Toll-Free: (866) 219-9119 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (319) 356-3715 TTY: available through Relay Iowa (711) Email: barbara-khal@uiowa.edu Website: http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/state/chsc/ 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. Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation (Iowa) Dr. Roger Utman, Administrator Contact: Stephanie Weeks, Secretary State Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-8260 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: stephanie.weeks@iowa.gov or roger.utman@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article ... 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 (Iowa) M. Jane Borst, Bureau Chief State Department of Public Health Fifth Floor Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Phone: (515) 281-3126 Toll-Free: (800) 383-3826 Fax: (515) 242-6013 Email: jborst@idph.state.ia.us Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/hpcdp/family_health.asp State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Bureau of Student and Family Support Services (Iowa) Lana K Michelson, Bureau Chief Contact: Tana Mullen, Secretary Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3176 Fax: (515) 242-6019 Email: Sonia.Lewis2@iowa.gov or Lana.Michelson@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/ 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. Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation (Iowa) Dr. Roger Utman, Division Administrator Contact: Stephanie Weeks, Administrative Support State Department of Education Grimes State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-8260 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: stephanie.weeks@iowa.gov or roger.utman@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article ... State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Iowa Department of Education Judy Jeffrey Gail Sullivan, Chief of Staff Contact: Kathy Petosa, Administrative Secretary Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-3436 Fax: (515) 281-4122 Email: kathy.petosa@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate 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. Iowa College Student Aid Commission Karen Misjak, Executive Director Fourth Floor 200 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 Phone: (515) 725-3400 Toll-Free: (877)272-4456 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (515) 725-3401 Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org Website: http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Iowa College Student Aid Commission Karen Misjak, Executive Director Contact: Keith Greiner, Research Director Fourth Floor 200 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 Phone: (515) 725-3400 Toll-Free: (800) 383-4222 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (515) 725-3401 Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org or keith.greiner@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowacollegeaid.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. Iowa College Student Aid Commission Karen Misjak, Executive Director Contact: Keith Greiner, Research Director Fourth Floor 200 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 725-3400 Toll-Free: (800) 383-4222 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (515) 725-3401 Email: info@iowacollegeaid.org or keith.greiner@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Iowa Christopher R. Rossi, Executive Director Holly Hotchkiss, Managing Director Cheryl Walsh, Grants Director Contact: Jessica Mimick, Program Officer/Media Specialist 100 Oakdale Campus N310 OH Iowa City, IA 52242-5000 Phone: (319) 335-4152 Fax: (319) 335-4154 Email: info@humanitiesiowa.org or c-rossi@uiowa.edu Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~humiowa/ 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. State Library of Iowa Mary Wegner, State Librarian Contact: Carol Simmons, Secretary Ola Babcock Miller Building 1112 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-4105 Toll-Free: (800) 248-4483 Fax: (515) 281-6191 Email: carol.simmons@lib.state.ia.us or mary.wegner@lib.state.ia.us Website: http://www.silo.lib.ia.us/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Iowa Literacy Resource Center Eunice Riesberg Contact: Denise Luppen, Administrative Assistant Suite 313 415 Commercial Street Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: (319) 233-1200 Toll-Free: (800) 772-2023 Fax: (319) 233-1964 Email: luppen@neilsa.org or riesberg@neilsa.org Website: http://www.readiowa.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. ASK Family Resource Center Susan E. Myers, Executive Director 317 East Sixth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-1903 Phone: (515) 243-1713 Toll-Free: (800) 450-8667 Fax: (515) 243-1902 TTY: (800) 735-2942 Email: info@askresource.org or susan@askresource.org Website: http://www.askresource.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. Iowa PTA Johanna Bobenhouse, President Alda Helvey, Executive Director Suite 600 5619 NW 86th Street Johnston, IA 50131-2955 Phone: (515) 225-4197 Toll-Free: (800) 475-4782 Fax: (515) 327-5050 Email: ia_office@pta.org or iapta@assoc-serv.com Website: http://www.iowapta.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 (Iowa) Dr. Roger Utman, Division Administrator Roger Foelske, Bureau Chief State Department of Education Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: (515) 281-8260 Fax: (515) 281-6544 Email: roger.utman@iowa.gov or stephanie.weeks@iowa.gov Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article ... State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (Iowa) Karen A. Keninger State Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Phone: (515) 281-1334 Toll-Free: (800) 362-2587 Toll-Free Restrictions: IA residents only Fax: (515) 281-1263 TTY: (515) 281-1355 Email: information@blind.state.ia.us or karen.keninger@blind.state.ia.us Website: http://www.blind.state.ia.us/ Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Iowa) Stephen A. Wooderson, Administrator Contact: Jane McCord, Secretary State Department of Education 510 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0240 Phone: (515) 281-4211 Toll-Free: (800) 532-1486 Fax: (515) 281-4703 TTY: (515) 281-4211 Email: jane.mccord@iowa.gov or stephen.wooderson@iowa.gov Website: http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/ 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. North Central Comprehensive Center Anne Tweed Hamline University MC C-1924 1536 Hewitt Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: (303) 632-5528 Fax: (303) 337-3005 Email: atweed@mcrel.org Website: http://www.mcrel.org/nccc/ 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. Midwest Equity Assistance Center Dr. Charles I. Rankin, Executive Director Contact: Ronna Olivier, Administrative Assistant Kansas State University, College of Education 401 Bluemont Hall 1100 Midcampus Drive Manhattan, KS 66506-5327 Phone: (785) 532-6408 Toll-Free: (800) 232-0133 x6408 Fax: (785) 532-5548 Email: ronna@ksu.edu Website: http://www.meac.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. Iowa Parent Information Resource Center Dr. Daniel Smith, Executive Director Contact: Ed Redalen, PIRC Coordinator School Administrators of Iowa 12199 Stratford Drive Clive, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 267-1115 Fax: (515) 267-1066 Email: eredalen@mchsi.com Website: http://www.sai-iowa.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 Midwest Dr. Matt Dawson Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (866) 730-6735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: relmidwest@learningpt.org or matt.dawson@learningpt.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/ 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. North Central Regional Resource Center Dr. Michael N. Sharpe Maureen Hawes, Center Coordinator Institute on Community Integration Five Pattee Hall 150 Pillsbury Drive, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: (612) 624-9722 Fax: (612) 624-9344 Email: hawes001@umn.edu or sharp004@umn.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/blogsection/9/55/ 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 (VII Kansas City) Suite 2002 8930 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (816) 268-0400 Fax: (816) 268-0407 Email: tom.beaver@ed.gov or elaine.venard@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#7 |
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