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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. Minnesota State Arts Board Sue Gens, Interim Executive Director Contact: Amy Frimpong, Senior Program Officer Park Square Court Suite 200 400 Sibley Street Saint Paul, MN 55101-1928 Phone: (651) 215-1600 Toll-Free: (800) 866-2787 Fax: (651) 215-1602 TTY: (651) 215-6235 Email: msab@arts.state.mn.us or amy.frimpong@arts.state.mn.us Website: http://www.arts.state.mn.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 Office (Minnesota) Jerry Kerber, Licensing Division Director Contact: Karen Erickson, Child Care Family Systems Supervisor State Department of Human Services P.O. Box 64242 St. Paul, MN 55164-0242 Phone: (651) 296-3971 Fax: (651) 297-1490 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Email: DHS.Info@state.mn.us or stephanie.a.ostwald@state.mn.us Website: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/licensing/ 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 (Minnesota) Naomi Peuse, State Coordinator Minnesota Historical Society Education Department 345 Kellogg Boulevard, West St. Paul, MN 55102-1906 Phone: (651) 259-3435 Fax: (651) 282-2484 Email: historyday@mnhs.org or naomi.peuse@mnhs.org Website: http://www.mnhs.org/school/historyday/ 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. Program Evaluation (Minnesota) Patricia K. King, Division Director Contact: Thomas Gray, Program Support State Department of Education School Improvement Division 1500 Highway 36 West, Room T31 Roseville, MN 55113-4266 Phone: (651) 582-8282 Fax: (651) 582-8517 Email: Patricia.k.king@state.mn.us or thomas.gray@state.mn.us Website: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Accountability_Programs/School_Impro ... 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 (Minnesota) Marcie Koetke, Director of Education State Department of Corrections Facility Services Division - Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55108-5210 Phone: (651) 361-7244 Fax: (651) 603-0150 TTY: (651) 643-3589 Email: marcie.koetke@state.mn.us Website: http://www.doc.state.mn.us/org/facilityserv/education.htm State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Adult Basic Education (Minnesota) Dr. Barry Shaffer, Supervisor State Department of Education 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: (651) 582-8442 Fax: (651) 634-5154 Email: barry.shaffer@state.mn.us Website: http://mnabe.themlc.org/ 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 (Minnesota) Dr. Sanne Magnan, Commissioner Margaret Diebel, Community and Family Health Division Director Contact: John Hurley, Division Director State Department of Health 85 East Seventh Place P.O. Box 64882 Saint Paul, MN 55164-0882 Phone: (651) 201-3650 Toll-Free: (800) 728-5420 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN residents only Fax: (651) 201-3655 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Email: john.hurley@state.mn.us or health.mcshn@state.mn.us Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn 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. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Dr. James H. McCormick, Chancellor Dr. Linda Baer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Wells Fargo Place Suite 350 30 Seventh Street East St. Paul, MN 55101-7804 Phone: (651) 296-8012 Toll-Free: (888) 667-2848 Fax: (651) 297-5550 TTY: (651) 282-2660 Email: linda.kohl@so.mnscu.edu Website: http://www.mnscu.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 Section (Minnesota) Laurel Briske State Department of Health Division of Community and Family Health P.O. Box 64882 St. Paul, MN 55164-0882 Phone: (651) 201-3872 Fax: (651) 201-3590 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Email: laurel.briske@state.mn.us or health.cfhcommunications@state.mn.us Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/index.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Policy (Minnesota) Alice Seagren, Commissioner Dr. Barbara L. Troolin, Department Director State Department of Education 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113-4266 Phone: (651) 582-8590 Fax: (651) 582-8729 TTY: (651) 582-8201 Email: mde.special-ed@state.mn.us or barbara.troolin@state.mn.us Website: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Learning_Support/Special_Education/i ... 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. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Dr. Pradeep Kotamraju, System Director, Perkins Federal Grant Wells Fargo Place Suite 350 30 Seventh Street, East Saint Paul, MN 55101-7804 Phone: (651) 297-1116 Toll-Free: (888) 667-2848 Fax: (651) 296-3214 Email: pradeep.kotamraju@so.mnscu.edu or yingfah.thao@so.mnscu.edu Website: http://www.mnscu.edu/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Minnesota Department of Education Alice Seagren, Commissioner Chas Anderson, Deputy Commissioner 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113-4266 Phone: (651) 582-8200 Fax: (651) 582-8724 TTY: (651) 582-8201 Email: mde.commissioner@state.mn.us or alice.seagren@state.mn.us Website: http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.html 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. Minnesota Office of Higher Education David Metzen, Agency Director Cheryl Maplethorpe, Director of Financial Aid Contact: Ginny Dodds, Manager State Grant program Suite 350 1450 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108-5227 Phone: (651) 642-0567 Toll-Free: (800) 657-3866 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN residents only Fax: (651) 642-0675 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Email: ginny.dodds@state.mn.us Website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/index.cfm State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation Richard George, Chief Executive Officer Contact: Amy Kerwin, Chief Guaranty Officer 2401 International Lane Madison, WI 53704-3192 Phone: (608) 246-1800 Toll-Free: (800) 236-5900 Fax: (800) 375-5288 Email: dmccoy@glhec.org or akerwin@glhec.org Website: http://www.mygreatlakes.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. Minnesota Office of Higher Education Dr. David Metzen Contact: Karen Buehre, Assistant to Director and Communications Office Suite 350 1450 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108-5227 Phone: (651) 259-3901 Toll-Free: (800) 657-3866 Fax: (651) 642-0597 TTY: (800) 627-3529 Email: karen.buehre@state.mn.us or barb.schlaefer@state.mn.us Website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Minnesota Humanities Center Dr. Stanley Romanstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Andrea Wisdorf, Communications and Marketing Specialist 987 Ivy Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55106-2046 Phone: (651) 774-0105 Toll-Free: (866) 268-7293 Fax: (651) 774-0205 Email: info@minnesotahumanities.org Website: http://minnesotahumanities.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. Minnesota State Library Services Suzanne Miller, State Librarian 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113-4266 Phone: (651) 582-8791 Fax: (651) 582-8752 Email: mde.lst@state.mn.us Website: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Library_Services/in ... State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Literacy Training Network Sarah Hoover, Program Manager University of St. Thomas MOH217 1000 LaSalle Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 Phone: (651) 962-4441 Fax: (651) 962-4438 Email: slhoover@stthomas.edu Website: http://ltn.themlc.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. PACER Center, Inc. (Minnesota) Paula F. Goldberg, Executive Director Mary Schrock, Chief Operating and Development Officer 8161 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55437-1044 Phone: (952) 838-9000 Toll-Free: (800) 537-2237 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN residents only Fax: (952) 838-0199 TTY: (952) 838-0190 Email: pacer@pacer.org Website: http://www.pacer.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. Minnesota PTA Jim Meffert-Nelson, President Mari Pokornowski, President Elect Contact: Sandy Zarembinski, Operations Manager Suite 111 1667 Snelling Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55108 Phone: (651) 999-7320 Toll-Free: (800) 672-0993 Fax: (651) 999-7321 Email: mnpta@mnpta.org or mnpres@mnpta.org Website: http://www.mnpta.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. Career and Technical Education (Minnesota) JoAnn Simser, State Director Mary Messimer, Program Director Eva Scates-Winston, Program Director Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Wells Fargo Place, Suite 350 30 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (651) 296-9590 Toll-Free: (888) 667-2848 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN residents only Fax: (651) 296-3214 TTY: (651) 282-2660 Email: mary.messimer@so.mnscu.edu or eva.scates-winston@so.mnscu.edu Website: http://www.cte.mnscu.edu/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Department of Employment and Economic Development (Minnesota) Charles E. Hamilton, Director, State Services for the Blind State Services for the Blind Suite 240 2200 University Avenue West Saint Paul, MN 55114-1840 Phone: (651) 642-0500 Toll-Free: (800) 652-9000 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN residents only Fax: (651) 649-5927 TTY: 651-642-0506 Email: chuk.hamilton@state.mn.us Website: http://www.mnssb.org/ Rehabilitation Services (Minnesota) Kim T. Peck, Director of Rehabilitation Services Paul A. Moe, Deputy Commissioner State Department of Employment and Economic Development First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 Saint Paul, MN 55101-1351 Phone: (651) 259-7345 Toll-Free: (800) 328-9095 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN residents only Fax: (651) 297-5159 TTY: (651) 296-3900 Email: kim.peck@state.mn.us or paul.moe@state.mn.us Website: http://www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab/rehab.htm 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. 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 Advocacy Center for Education Rights Paula Goldberg, Executive Director 8161 Normandale Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55437 Phone: (952) 838-9000 Toll-Free: (800) 537-2237 Toll-Free Restrictions: MN Residents Only Fax: (952) 838-0199 TTY: (952) 838-0190 Email: pacer@pacer.org Website: http://www.pacer.org/mpc/ 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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