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State Services and Resources Other State Resource 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 Other State Resource  Newly added state resources not covered under other categories may appear under this category. New England School Development Council (The) Dr. John Sullivan Jr., Executive Director Dr. Arthur L. Bettencourt, Assistant Executive Director 28 Lord Road, #210 Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: (508) 481-9444 Fax: (508) 481-5655 Email: nesdec@nesdec.org Website: http://www.nesdec.org/ Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library (Massachusetts) Kim Charlson 175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472-2790 Phone: (617) 972-7249 Toll-Free: (800) 852-3133 Toll-Free Restrictions: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT residents only Fax: (617) 972-7363 TTY: (617) 972-7690 Email: kim.charlson@perkins.org or library@perkins.org Website: http://www.perkins.org/btbl/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Maine Arts Commission Donna McNeil Alison Ferris, Assistant Director Paul Faria, Arts in Education Associate Contact: Becky Pushard, Office Manager 25 State House Station 193 State Street Augusta, ME 04333-0025 Phone: (207) 287-2724 Fax: (207) 287-2725 TTY: (877) 887-3878 Email: MaineArts.info@maine.gov or paul.faria@maine.gov Website: http://mainearts.maine.gov/ 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 Licensing and Regulatory Services (Maine) Catherine M. Cobb, Division Director Jane Drake, Assistant Director, Community Services Center State Department of Health and Human Services 11 State House Station 41 Anthony Avenue Augusta, ME 04333 Phone: (207) 287-9300 Toll-Free: (800) 791-4080 Fax: (207) 287-5031 TTY: (800) 606-0215 Email: dlrs.info@maine.gov or catherine.cobb@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlrs/ 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 (Maine) Nicole Ladner, State Coordinator Office of the Secretary of State 148 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0148 Phone: (207) 626-8400 Email: nicole.ladner@maine.gov or janet.roberts@maine.gov Website: http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc/historyday/histhome.htm 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 (Maine) Jacqueline Soychak, Federal Programs Contact: Shelley Reed, Education Specialist State Department of Education State House Station #23 Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: (207) 624-6637 Fax: (207) 624-6624 Email: shelley.reed@maine.gov Website: http://www.state.me.us/education/tdae/ 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. Adult Correctional Education (Maine) Martin A. Magnusson, Commissioner Ellis King, Adult Correctional Education Director State Department of Corrections State House Station #111 Augusta, ME 04333-0111 Phone: (207) 287-4342 Fax: (207) 287-4370 Email: ellis.king@maine.gov Website: http://www.state.me.us/corrections/ 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 (Maine) Jeffrey Fantine Contact: Lisa Perry, Team Secretary State Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: (207) 624-6752 Fax: (207) 624-6731 TTY: (207) 624-6800 Email: jeff.fantine@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/education/aded/dev/index.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. Children with Special Health Needs (Maine) James Beougher State Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child and Family Services Two Anthony Avenue Augusta, ME 04333-0011 Phone: (207) 624-7900 Fax: (207) 287-5282 TTY: (800) 606-0215 Email: james.beougher@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/ 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. Maine Community College System Dr. John Fitzsimmons, President Contact: Helen Pelletier, Director of Public Affairs 323 State Street Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: (207) 629-4000 Fax: (207) 629-4048 Email: info@mccs.me.edu or hpelletier@mccs.me.edu Website: http://www.mccs.me.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. Family Health Programs (Maine) Valerie J. Ricker, Director, Division of Family Health Services Contact: Mary Colson, Office Manager State Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health 11 State House Station, Key Plaza 286 Water Street, Seventh floor Augusta, ME 04333-0011 Phone: (207) 287-5396 Toll-Free: (800) 698-3624 Toll-Free Restrictions: ME residents only Fax: (207) 287-5355 TTY: (800) 606-0215 Email: mary.colson@maine.gov or valerie.j.ricker@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhs/bohdcfh/family.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Services (Maine) David Noble Stockford, Policy Director/Team Leader State Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: (207) 624-6650 Fax: (207) 624-6651 TTY: 1-888-577-6690 Email: david.stockford@maine.gov or gaylord.weston@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/index.htm 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. Career and Technical Education (Maine) Lora S. Downing, State Director State Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: (207) 624-6730 Fax: (207) 624-6731 Email: lora.downing@maine.gov or margaret.harvey@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/education/it/index.shtml State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Maine Department of Education Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner of Education Contact: Tammy Morrill, Administrative Assistant Burton M. Cross State Office Building 111 Sewall Street 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: (207) 624-6600 Fax: (207) 624-6601 TTY: (207) 624-6800 Email: tammy.morrill@maine.gov or susan.gendron@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/portal/education/ 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. Finance Authority of Maine P.O. Box 949 Five Community Drive Augusta, ME 04332-0949 Phone: (207) 623-3263 Toll-Free: (800) 228-3734 Fax: (207) 623-0095 TTY: (207) 626-2717 Email: education@famemaine.com or info@famemaine.com Website: http://www.famemaine.com/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Finance Authority of Maine Elizabeth Bordowitz, Chief Executive Officer Contact: Duncan MacKellar, Director of Finance and Administration Five Community Drive P.O. Box 949 Augusta, ME 04332-0949 Phone: (207) 623-3263 Toll-Free: (800) 228-3734 Fax: (207) 623-0095 TTY: (207) 626-2717 Email: education@famemaine.com Website: http://www.famemaine.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. Finance Authority of Maine Duncan MacKellar Contact: Janeen Violette, Customer Relations Associate P.O. Box 949 Augusta, ME 04332-0949 Phone: (207) 623-3263 Toll-Free: (800) 228-3734 Fax: (207) 623-0095 TTY: (207) 626-2717 Email: education@famemaine.com Website: http://www.famemaine.com/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Maine Humanities Council Erik C. Jorgensen, Executive Director Contact: Trudy Hickey, Office Manager 674 Brighton Avenue Portland, ME 04102 Phone: (207) 773-5051 Toll-Free: (866) 637-3233 Fax: (207) 773-2416 Email: info@mainehumanities.org Website: http://mainehumanities.org/index.php 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. Maine State Library J. Gary Nichols, State Librarian Linda H. Lord, Deputy State Librarian #64 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0064 Phone: (207) 287-5600 Toll-Free: (800) 322-8899 Fax: (207) 287-5615 TTY: (207) 624-9494 for nextalk Email: linda.lord@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/msl/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. New England Literacy Resource Center/World Education Silja Kallenbach, Director, U.S. Division 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 02210-1211 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Fax: (617) 482-0617 Email: silja_kallenbach@worlded.org Website: http://www.nelrc.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. Maine Parent Federation Janice LaChance P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338-2067 Phone: (207) 623-2144 Toll-Free: (800) 870-7746 Toll-Free Restrictions: ME residents only Fax: (207) 623-2148 TTY: (207) 623-2144 Email: parentconnect@mpf.org Website: http://www.mpf.org/ Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc. Diana MTK Autin, Executive Co-Director Debra Jennings, Executive Co-Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: diana.autin@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.org/ Statewide Parent Information Network (Maine) Janice LaChance, Program Director Maine Parent Federation, Inc. P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338-2067 Phone: (207) 623-2144 Toll-Free: (800) 870-7746 Toll-Free Restrictions: ME residents only Fax: (207) 623-2148 Email: jlachance@mpf.org or parentconnect@mpf.org Website: http://www.mpf.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. Maine PTA Tammie J. Breen, President Virginia Mott, Legislative Chair c/o Zone Corporation P.O. Box 1929 Bangor, ME 04412 Phone: (207) 852-6683 Fax: (207) 990-2444 Email: tbreen@zoneradio.com Website: http://www.mainepta.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. Maine Community College System Dr. Jean Mattimore, Executive Director of the Center for Career Development Contact: Donna Tiner, Perkins Grant Manager 323 State Street Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: (207) 629-4000 Fax: (207) 629-4048 Email: dtiner@mccs.me.edu or jmattimore@ccd.me.edu Website: http://www.mccs.me.edu/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Maine) Penny Plourde, Division Director Contact: Arthur Jacobson, Assistant to Divison Director State Department of Labor Bureau of Rehabilitation Services 150 State House Station, 45 Commerce Drive Augusta, ME 04333-0150 Toll-Free: (800) 698-4440 Toll-Free Restrictions: ME residents only Fax: (207) 287-5292 TTY: (888) 755-0023 Email: penny.plourde@maine.gov or mdol@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/rehab/dvr/index.shtml Vocational and Rehabilitation Agency (Maine) John M. McMahon Contact: Paul Cote, Program Manager Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired State Department of Labor 150 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0150 Phone: (207) 623-7956 Toll-Free: (800) 698-4440 Toll-Free Restrictions: ME residents only Fax: (207) 624-5980 TTY: (888) 755-0023 Email: paul.e.cote@maine.gov or john.m.mcmahon@maine.gov Website: http://www.state.me.us/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. New England Comprehensive Center (NECC) Dr. Carol Keirstead Dr. Karen Laba, Deputy Director RMC Research Corporation 1000 Market Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 422-8888 Toll-Free: (800) 258-0802 Fax: (603) 436-9166 Email: klaba@rmcres.com or ckeirstead@rmcres.com Website: http://www.necomprehensivecenter.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. New England Equity Assistance Center Dr. Maria F. Pacheco Contact: Michelle Carreiro, Program Coordinator Education Alliance Brown University 222 Richmond Street, Suite 300 Providence, RI 02903-4226 Phone: (401) 274-9548 x270 Toll-Free: (800) 521-9550 x270 Fax: (401) 351-9594 Email: Michelle_Carreiro@brown.edu or Maria_Pacheco@brown.edu Website: http://neeac.alliance.brown.edu/ 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. Maine Parent Federation Janice LaChance, Executive Director P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338-2067 Phone: (207) 623-2144 Toll-Free: (800) 870-7746 Toll-Free Restrictions: ME residents only Fax: (207) 623-2148 TTY: (207) 623-2144 Email: parentconnect@mpf.org Website: http://www.mpf.org/ Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Diana Autin, Executive Director Debra Jennings, Executive Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: span@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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 for the Northeast and Islands Jill E. Weber, Lab Director Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060 Phone: (617) 618-2747 Toll-Free: (800) 225-4276 Fax: (617) 969-1580 TTY: (617) 964-5448 Email: relneiinfo@edc.org or jweber@edc.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/index.asp 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. Northeast Regional Resource Center (The) Dr. Kristin M. Reedy Learning Innovations at WestEd 20 Winter Sport Lane Williston, VT 05495 Phone: (802) 951-8226 Fax: (802) 951-8222 TTY: (802) 951-8213 Email: nerrc@wested.org Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/ 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 (I Boston) Michael Sentance, Secretary's Regional Representative Kristen Lepore, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Olga Pirela, Staff Assistant Suite 1030 33 Arch Street Boston, MA 02110-1490 Phone: (617) 289-0100 Fax: (617) 289-0151 Email: olga.pirela@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#1 |
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