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State Services and Resources Other State Resource State Arts Agency State Child Care Licensing Office 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 Other State Resource  Newly added state resources not covered under other categories may appear under this category. Learning Resource Center (Kansas) Frank Carey, Director of Technology University of Kansas, School of Eduation 110 Joseph R. Pearson Hall 1122 West Campus Road Lawrence, KS 66045 Phone: (785) 864-3464 Fax: (785) 864-5076 Email: learnrc@ku.edu or fcarey@ku.edu Website: http://soe.ku.edu/technology/lrc/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Kansas Arts Commission Llewellyn Crain, Executive Director Contact: Margaret Weisbrod Morris, Arts in Education Program Manager Jayhawk Towers Suite 1004 700 Southwest Jackson Topeka, KS 66603-3774 Phone: (785) 296-3335 Toll-Free: (866) 433-0688 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS residents only Fax: (785) 296-4989 Email: kac@arts.ks.gov or margaret@arts.ks.gov Website: http://arts.state.ks.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 Licensing and Registration (Kansas) Joseph Kroll, Bureau Director Christine Ross-Baze, Program Director State Department of Health and Environment Division of Health, Bureau of Child Care and Health Facilities Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 200 Topeka, KS 66612-1274 Phone: (785) 296-1270 Fax: (785) 296-0803 Email: cclr@kdheks.gov or crossbaz@kdheks.gov Website: http://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/index.html 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. Educating Homeless Children and Youth (Kansas) Tate Toedman, Education Program Consultant State Department of Education Learning and Innovative Services Division, Title Programs and Services Team 120 Southeast 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1182 Phone: (785) 296-6714 Fax: (785) 296-5867 Email: ttoedman@ksde.org Website: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=372 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 (Kansas) Roger Werholtz, Secretary of Corrections Roger Haden, Deputy Secretary for Programs and Staff Development Contact: Kathie Harris, Intervention Team Supervisor State Department of Corrections Landon State Office Building, Fourth Floor 900 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1284 Phone: (785) 296-3317 Toll-Free: (888) 317-8204 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS and MO residents only Fax: (785) 296-0304 Email: kdocpub@doc.ks.gov Website: http://www.doc.ks.gov/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult Education (Kansas) Dianne S. Glass Kansas Board of Regents Suite 520 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Phone: (785) 296-7159 Fax: (785) 296-4526 Email: dglass@ksbor.org Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/adult_ed/index.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. Services for Children with Special Health Needs (Kansas) Marc Shiff State Department of Health and Environment 1000 SW Jackson Street Suite 220 Topeka, KS 66612-1274 Phone: (785) 296-1316 Toll-Free: (800) 332-6262 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS residents only Fax: (785) 296-8616 TTY: (800) 332-6262 Email: mshiff@kdheks.gov Website: http://www.kdheks.gov/shs/ 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. Kansas Board of Regents Reginald L. Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Sherry Farris, Senior Administrative Specialist for Academic Affairs Suite 520 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Phone: (785) 296-3421 Fax: (785) 296-0983 Email: sfarris@ksbor.org or cbollig@ksbor.org Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/ 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 (Kansas) Linda Kenney State Department of Health and Environment Suite 220 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1274 Phone: (785) 291-3368 Toll-Free: (800) 332-6262 Fax: (785) 296-6553 Email: lkenney@kdheks.gov Website: http://www.kdheks.gov/bcyf/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Services (Kansas) Colleen Riley, Team Director Contact: Deb Burns, Senior Assistant State Department of Education 120 SE 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1182 Phone: (785) 291-3097 Toll-Free: (800) 203-9462 Fax: (785) 296-6715 TTY: (785) 296-8583 Email: dburns@ksde.org or criley@ksde.org Website: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=101 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. Academic and Technical Education (Kansas) Robin Harris, Assistant Director, Academic and Technical Education Contact: Jessie Cornejo, Senior Administrative Assistant State Department of Education State Education Building 120 Southeast 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1182 Phone: (785) 296-3951 Fax: (785) 296-2294 TTY: (785) 296-6338 Email: jcornejo@ksde.org or rharris@ksde.org Website: http://www.ksde.org/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Kansas Department of Education Alexa Posny, Commissioner of Education Contact: Lue Ann Snider, Research Specialist 120 South East 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1182 Phone: (785) 296-3201 Fax: (785) 296-7933 TTY: (785) 296-6338 Email: lasnider@ksde.org or aposny@ksde.org Website: http://www.ksde.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. Kansas Board of Regents (The) Reginald Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Diane Lindeman, Director of Student Financial Aid Suite 520 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Phone: (785) 296-3421 Fax: (785) 296-0983 Email: dlindeman@ksbor.org or kstewart@ksbor.org Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/index.html State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). USA Funds Carl Dalstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer P.O. Box 6028 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6028 Phone: (317) 806-1200 Toll-Free: (866) 329-7673 Fax: (317) 806-1203 Email: contact@usafunds.org Website: http://www.usafunds.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. Kansas Board of Regents Reginald L. Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Connie Bollig, Executive Assistant Curtis State Office Building Suite 520 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Phone: (785) 296-3421 Fax: (785) 296-0983 Email: cbollig@ksbor.org or rrobinson@ksbor.org Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Kansas) Julie Mulvihill, Executive Director Suite 210 112 SW Sixth Avenue Topeka, KS 66603-3895 Phone: (785) 357-0359 Toll-Free: (800) 562-8057 Fax: (785) 357-1723 Email: info@kansashumanities.org or julie@kansashumanities.org Website: http://www.kansashumanities.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. State Library of Kansas Christie P. Brandau, State Librarian Marc Galbraith, Deputy State Librarian Cindy Roupe, Director of Public Services Contact: Ruth Appelhanz, Executive Secretary Capitol Building, Room 343-N 300 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1593 Phone: (785) 296-3296 Toll-Free: (800) 432-3919 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS residents only Fax: (785) 368-7291 TTY: (785) 296-2149 Email: rutha@kslib.info or cindyr@kslib.info Website: http://www.kslib.info/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Kansas State Literacy Resource Center Dianne S. Glass, Director of Adult Education Michelle M. Carson, Associate Director of Adult Education for Professional Development Contact: Margy McCready, Senior Administrative Assistant for Adult Education Kansas Board of Regents Suite 520 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Phone: (785) 296-0175 Fax: (785) 296-4526 Email: mmccready@ksbor.org or mcarson@ksbor.org Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/adult_ed/kslrc.html 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. Families Together, Inc. (Kansas) Connie Zienkewicz, Executive Director Suite 114 313 North Seneca Wichita, KS 67203 Phone: (316) 945-7747 Toll-Free: (888) 815-6364 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS residents only Fax: (316) 945-7795 Email: connie@familiestogetherinc.org or wichita@familiestogetherinc.org Website: http://www.familiestogetherinc.org/ Parent Advocacy and Support Services (PASS) Connie Fahrbach Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas Suite 3105 555 North Woodlawn Wichita, KS 67208 Phone: (316) 685-1821 x479 Fax: (316) 685-0768 Email: info@mhasck.org or connie@mhasck.org Website: http://www.mhasck.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. Kansas PTA Debbie Lawson, President 715 SW Tenth Street Topeka, KS 66612-1686 Phone: (785) 234-5782 Fax: (785) 234-4170 Email: kansaspta@gmail.com Website: http://www.ptasonline.org/kspta/ 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 Technical Education Dr. Blake Flanders Contact: Rita Johnson, Senior Director for Workforce Innovation Kansas Board of Regents Suite 520 1000 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612-1368 Phone: (785) 296-2999 Fax: (785) 296-3957 Email: rjohnson@ksbor.org Website: http://www.kansasregents.org/adult_ed/career.html State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Rehabilitation Services (Kansas) Don Jordan, Secretary Laura Howard, Assistant Secretary Contact: Michael Donnelly, Director of Rehabilitation Services State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Street, 9N Topeka, KS 66612-1505 Phone: (785) 368-7112 Toll-Free: (800) 432-0698 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS residents only Fax: (785) 368-7467 TTY: (785) 368-7478 Email: michael.donnelly@srs.ks.gov or barbara.mah@srs.ks.gov Website: http://www.srskansas.org/rehab/ 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. 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. Keys For Networking, Inc. Dr. Jane Adams, Executive Director Contact: Sarah Adams 211 SW 33rd Street Topeka, KS 66611 Phone: (785) 233-8732 Toll-Free: (800) 499-8732 Toll-Free Restrictions: KS residents only Fax: (785) 235-6659 Email: chamla@keys.org or jadams@keys.org Website: http://www.keys.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 (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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