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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 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. Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education Dr. Katherine Manley Ferris State University Bishop Hall 1349 Cramer Circle Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: (231) 591-2726 Toll-Free Restrictions: (888) 591-2789 Fax: (231) 591-2043 Email: mccte@ferris.edu or manleyk@ferris.edu Website: http://www.mccte-fsu.org/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs John Bracey, Executive Director Contact: Diane Miller, Executive Secretary 702 West Kalamazoo Street P.O. Box 30705 Lansing, MI 48909-8205 Phone: (517) 241-4011 Fax: (517) 241-3979 TTY: (800) 827-7007 Email: artsinfo@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/arts/ 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. Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing (Michigan) James B. Gale Contact: Sue Bancroft, Secretary State Department of Human Services P.O. Box 30650 7109 West Saginaw Highway, Second Floor Lansing, MI 48909-8150 Phone: (517) 335-6124 Toll-Free: (866) 685-0006 Toll-Free Restrictions: MI residents only Fax: (517) 335-6121 Email: dhsweb@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs 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 (Michigan) Shannon D. White, Education and Awards Coordinator Larry J. Wagenaar, Executive Director , Leadership Team Historical Society of Michigan 1305 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: (517) 324-1828 Toll-Free: (800) 692-1828 Fax: (517) 324-4370 Email: hsm@hsmichigan.org Website: http://www.hsmichigan.org/mhd.php/ 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 (Michigan) MaryAlice Galloway, Interim Director, Office of School Improvement Contact: Pamela Kies-Lowe, Consultant, McKinney-Vento Program State Department of Education 608 West Allegan Street P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 241-1162 Fax: (517) 241-0247 Email: kies-lowep@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/homeless/ 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 (Michigan) Julie L. DeRose, Education Manager Contact: LaDean Watts-George, Department Analyst State Department of Corrections Prisoner Education Programs 5656 South Cedar Street, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 335-1388 Fax: (517) 241-9717 Email: derosejl@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/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 Unit (Michigan) Dr. Dianne M. Duthie, State Director Dr. Cliff Akujobi, Federal Grants Administrator Contact: Voni Booyinga, Executive Secretary State Department of Labor and Economic Growth Victor Office Center, Third Floor 201 North Washington Square Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: (517) 373-8800 Fax: (517) 335-3630 TTY: (888) 605-6722 Email: adulted@michigan.gov or booynigav@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/adulteducation/ 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's Special Health Care Services (Michigan) Janet Olszewski Contact: Kathy Stiffler, Division Director State Department of Community Health Sixth Floor 320 South Walnut Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: (517) 241-7186 Toll-Free: (800) 359-3722 Fax: (517) 241-8970 Email: cshcsfc@michigan.gov or kachl@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/ 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 Lifelong Learning (Michigan) James H. Folkening State Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth Bureau of Workforce Transformation 201 North Washington Square Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: (517) 335-0401 Fax: (517) 373-2759 Email: folkeningj@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/ 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 (Michigan) Alethia Carr, Bureau Director State Department of Community Health Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street, Sixth Floor Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: (517) 335-8928 Fax: (517) 335-9032 Email: carra@michigan.gov or reinhartd@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942---,00.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (Michigan) Dr. Jacquelyn J. Thompson, State Director of Special Education Dr. Eleanor E. White, Assistant Director of Special Education State Department of Education 608 West Allegan Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (517) 373-0923 Fax: (517) 373-7504 TTY: (517) 373-9434 Email: mdeweb@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/ 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. Office of Career and Technical Education (Michigan) Patty Cantu State Department of Education P.O. Box 30712 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-3373 Fax: (517) 373-8776 TTY: (888) 605-6722 Email: cantup@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Michigan Department of Education Mike P. Flanagan, Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact: Shannon Thelen, Assistant to Superintendent P.O. Box 30008 608 West Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-3324 Fax: (517) 335-4565 Email: thelens3@michigan.gov or schaferm@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/ 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. Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority Anne Wohlfert Tom Freeland, Deputy Director Carla Foltyn, Deputy Director Office of Scholarships and Grants P.O. Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 Toll-Free: (888) 447-2687 Fax: (517) 241-5835 Email: osg@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/osg State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Michigan Guaranty Agency Michele P. Ballinger, Interim Director Toots Lapata-Victorson, Deputy Director, Guaranty Services Jon Versluis, Deputy Director, Claims and Collections P. O. Box 30047 Lansing, MI 48909-7547 Toll-Free: (800) 642-5626 Fax: (517) 241-0155 Email: mga@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-38195_39200---,00.h ... 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. Student Financial Services Bureau Patricia W. Scott, Bureau Director Michele Ballinger, Interim Director, Michigan Guaranty Agency Contact: Natalie Kiefer, Executive Secretary P.O. Box 30047 430 W. Allegan, 3rd Fl. Lansing, MI 48909-7547 Toll-Free: (800) 642-5626 x37054 Fax: 517-241-0155 Email: sfs@michigan.gov or kiefern@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/studentaid State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (Michigan) Jan Fedewa, Executive Director Contact: Scott Hirko, Public Relations Officer Suite 3B 119 Pere Marquette Drive Lansing, MI 48912-1231 Phone: (517) 372-7770 Fax: (517) 372-0027 Email: contact@mihumanities.org or shirko@mihumanities.org Website: http://michiganhumanities.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. Library of Michigan Nancy Robertson, State Librarian Contact: Joyce Ruttan, Events Coordinator P.O. Box 30007 702 West Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Phone: (517) 373-1580 Toll-Free: (877) 479-0021 Fax: (517) 373-4480 TTY: (517) 373-1592 Email: ruttanj@michigan.gov or robertsonn@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17445_19270---,00.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. CAUSE (Michigan) Sue Pratt, Acting Executive Director Suite 460 924 Centennial Way Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 886-9167 Toll-Free: (800) 221-9105 Toll-Free Restrictions: MI residents only Fax: (517) 886-9366 TTY: (517) 886-9167 Email: info@causeonline.org or sue.pratt@causeonline.org Website: http://www.causeonline.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. Michigan PTSA Mary DeYoung-Smith, President Contact: Sandra York, Executive Director Suite 220 3300 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4294 Phone: (734) 975-9500 Fax: (734) 677-2407 Email: director@michiganpta.org Website: http://www.michiganpta.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. Michigan Tech Prep Patty Cantu, Office Director Contact: Joanne Mahony, Tech Prep State Supervisor State Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education P.O. Box 30712 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 335-0405 Fax: (517) 373-8776 Email: mahonyj@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Disability Determination Service (Michigan) Byron Haskins, Administrator Contact: Rebecca Alfaro, Secretary State Department of Human Services P.O. Box 30011 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 241-8450 Toll-Free: (800) 366-3404 Toll-Free Restrictions: MI residents only Fax: (517) 373-3773 Email: theresa.wulbrecht@ssa.gov Website: http://michigan.gov/dhs/ Michigan Commission for the Blind Patrick Cannon, State Director Contact: Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director Second Floor 201 North Washington Square P.O. Box 30652 Lansing, MI 48909-2062 Phone: (517) 373-2062 Toll-Free: (800) 292-4200 Toll-Free Restrictions: MI residents only Fax: (517) 335-5140 TTY: (888) 864-1212 Email: jonesl@michigan.gov or cannonp@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mcb Rehabilitation Services (Michigan) Jaye N. Shamsiddeen, Bureau Director State Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth 201 North Washington Square P.O. Box 30010 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 335-0399 Toll-Free: (800) 605-6722 Toll-Free Restrictions: MI residents only Fax: (517) 335-7277 TTY: (888) 605-6722 Email: shamsiddeenj@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mrs 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. Great Lakes East Regional Comprehensive Center Barbara Youngren Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6548 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6710 Email: barbara.youngren@learningpt.org Website: http://www.learningpt.org/greatlakeseast/ 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. Programs for Educational Opportunity Dr. Percy Bates University of Michigan 1005 School of Education 610 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 Phone: (734) 763-9910 Fax: (734) 763-2137 Email: pbates@umich.edu or emimms@umich.edu Website: http://www.peo.soe.umich.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. Parent Information and Resource Center (Michigan) Deanna DePree, Executive Director Life Services System 11172 Adams Street Holland, MI 49423 Phone: (616) 396-7566 Toll-Free: (800) 577-7661 Toll-Free Restrictions: MI residents only Fax: (616) 396-6893 Email: mail@lifeservicessystem.org Website: http://lifeservicessystem.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 (V Chicago) Kristine Cohn, Secretary's Regional Representative Todd Zoellick, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Suite 1427 500 West Madison Street Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: (312) 730-1700 Fax: (312) 730-1407 Email: todd.zoellick@ed.gov or kristine.cohn@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#5 |
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