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Educational Resources for Missouri


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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 Top

Promote high-quality education in the arts.

Missouri Arts Council
Beverly Strohmeyer, Executive Director
Contact: Julie Hale, Arts Education Program Specialist
Suite 16
815 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63101-1503

Phone: (314) 340-6845
Toll-Free: (866) 407-4752
Fax: (314) 340-7215
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Email: moarts@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.missouriartscouncil.org/


State Child Care Licensing Office Top

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 (Missouri)
Kathy Quick, Section Administrator
Sue Porting, Assistant Section Administrator
Lynn Cole, Assistant Section Administrator
State Department of Health and Senior Services
Section for Child Care Regulation
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 751-2450
Fax: (573) 526-5345
Email: info@dhss.mo.gov or angela.tordoff@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/ChildCare/index.html


State Coordinator for National History Day Top

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 (Missouri)
Deborah L. Luchenbill, State Coordinator
University of Missouri
23 Ellis Library
Columbia, MO 65201-5149

Phone: (573) 882-0189
Fax: (573) 884-0345
Email: HistoryDay@umsystem.edu
Website: http://whmc.umsystem.edu/nhd/nhdmain.html


State Coordinator of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Top

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 (Missouri)
Craig Rector
Contact: Donna Cash, Supervisor, Federal Discretionary Grants
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 526-3232
Fax: (573) 526-6698
Email: webreplyimprfdg@dese.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divimprove/fedprog/discretionarygrants/homeles ...


State Correctional Education Coordinator Top

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.

Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services/Education (Missouri)
Dr. Mariann B. Atwell, Division Director
Tony Spillers, Assistant Division Director
State Department of Corrections
1717 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 236
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 526-6534
Fax: (573) 526-3009
TTY: (573) 751-5984
Email: tony.spillers@doc.mo.gov or ellen.hueste@doc.mo.gov
Website: http://www.doc.mo.gov/division/rehab/edu.htm


State Director of Adult Education Top

Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment.

Adult Education Office (Missouri)
Ron Jewell, State Director of Adult Education
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 751-1249
Fax: (573) 526-5710
Email: Ron.Jewell@dese.mo.gov
Website: http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/adult_ed_and_literacy_index.htm


State Director of Children with Special Health Needs Top

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 Care Needs (Missouri)
Gary Harbison, Bureau Chief
Lisa Crandall, Associate Bureau Chief
Steve Cramer, Coordinator of Children's Programs
Contact: Paula Baumgartner, CSHCN/Hope Program Manager
State Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Phone: (573) 751-6246
Toll-Free: (800) 451-0669
Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only
Fax: (573) 751-6237
Email: info@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/SHCN/


State Director of Community Colleges Top

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.

Missouri Department of Higher Education
Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education
Contact: Laura Vedenhaupt, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109-5717

Phone: (573) 751-2361
Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757
Fax: (573) 751-6635
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov or laura.vedenhaupt@dhe.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/


State Director of Maternal and Child Health Top

Provides leadership, partnerships, and resources to advance the health of all our states' mothers, infants, children, and adolescents.

Division of Community and Public Health (Missouri)
Melinda D. Sanders, Administrator Section for Healthy Families and Youth, Title V Director
State Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 751-6253
Toll-Free: (800) 877-6246
Fax: (573) 751-6185
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Email: info@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/


State Director of Special Education Top

Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities.

Division of Special Education (Missouri)
Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Assistant Commissioner
Contact: Lina Browner, Executive Assistant
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 751-5739
Fax: (573) 526-4404
Email: lina.browner@dese.mo.gov or heidi.atkinslieberman@dese.mo.gov
Website: http://dese.mo.gov/divspeced/


State Director of Vocational-Technical Education Top

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 Career Education (Missouri)
Tom Quinn, Assistant Commissioner of Career Education
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Fifth Floor
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: (573) 751-2660
Fax: (573) 526-4261
Email: webreplyvae@dese.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/


State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Top

Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Dr. Bert Schulte, Interim Commissioner of Education
Contact: Robin Coffman, Assistant to the Commissioner of Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

Phone: (573) 751-4212
Fax: (573) 751-8613
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Email: pubinfo@dese.mo.gov
Website: http://dese.mo.gov/


State Grant Agency Top

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.

Office of Student Financial Assistance (Missouri)
Leroy Wade, Assistant Commissioner for Financial Assistance, Outreach and Proprietary Certification
State Department of Higher Education
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Phone: (573) 751-2361
Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757
Fax: (573) 751-6635
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov or kelli.reed@dhe.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/


State Guaranty Agency Top

Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

Missouri Department of Higher Education
Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Phone: (573) 751-2361
Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757
Fax: (573) 751-6635
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/


State Higher Education Agency Top

Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities.

Missouri Department of Higher Education
Dr. Robert B. Stein, Commissioner of Higher Education
Paul Wagner, Deputy Commissioner
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Phone: (573) 751-2361
Toll-Free: (800) 473-6757
Fax: (573) 751-6635
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhe.mo.gov/


State Humanities Council Top

Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs.

Missouri Humanities Council
Michael Bouman, Executive Director
Patricia Zahn, Associate Director
Suite 201
543 Hanley Industrial Court
St. Louis, MO 63144-1905

Phone: (314) 781-9660
Toll-Free: (800) 357-0909
Fax: (314) 781-9681
Email: mail@mohumanities.org or michael@mohumanities.org
Website: http://www.mohumanities.org/


State Library Agency Top

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.

Missouri State Library
Margaret Conroy, State Librarian
Contact: Barbara Reading, Library Development Director
P.O. Box 387
600 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387

Phone: (573) 751-2751
Toll-Free: (800) 325-0131
Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only
Fax: (573) 751-3612
TTY: (800) 735-2466
Email: barbara.reading@sos.mo.gov
Website: http://www.sos.mo.gov/library/


State Literacy Resource Center Top

Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area.

LIFT-Missouri (Literacy Investment for Tomorrow-Missouri)
Timothy O'Dea, Executive Director
Suite 22
815 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63101

Phone: (314) 678-4443
Toll-Free: (800) 729-4443
Fax: (314) 678-2938
Email: todea@webster.edu
Website: http://www.lift-missouri.org/


State Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) Top

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.

Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
Mary Kay Savage, Executive Director
Diana Biere, Associate Director
Contact: Connie Smith, Administrative Support
Suite 204
8301 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone: (816) 531-7070
Toll-Free: (800) 743-7634
Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only
Fax: (816) 531-4777
TTY: (816) 931-2992
Email: csmith@ptimpact.com or msavage@ptimpact.com
Website: http://ptimpact.org/


State PTA Office Top

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.

Missouri PTA
Mary Oyler, President
Contact: Linda Thiele, Coordinator of Administrative Services
2100 I-70 Drive SW
Columbia, MO 65203-0099

Phone: (573) 445-4161
Toll-Free: (800) 328-7330
Toll-Free Restrictions: MO residents only
Fax: (573) 445-4163
Email: office@mopta.org
Website: http://www.mopta.org/


State Tech Prep Coordinator Top

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.

Missouri Tech Prep
Don Walker
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

Phone: (573) 751-8465
Fax: (573) 526-4261
Email: Don.Walker@dese.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/tech_prep_index.htm


State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Top

Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Missouri)
Dr. Jeanne Loyd, Assistant Commissioner
State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
3024 Dupont Circle
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525

Phone: (573) 751-3251
Toll-Free: (877) 222-8963
Fax: (573) 751-1441
TTY: (573) 751-0881
Email: patsy.helmig@vr.dese.mo.gov or jeanne.loyd@vr.dese.mo.gov
Website: http://dese.mo.gov/vr/

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (Missouri)
Mark Laird, Deputy Director
State Department of Social Services, Family Support Division
615 Howerton Court
P.O. Box 2320
Jefferson City, MO 65102-2320

Phone: (573) 751-4249
Fax: (573) 751-4984
TTY: (800) 592-6004
Email: askrsb@dss.mo.gov or Mark.Laird@dss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb/


Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Top

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 Top

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 Top

Help families get involved in their children's learning. Target areas with high concentrations of low-income, minority, and limited-English-proficient parents.

Literacy Investment for Tomorrow (Missouri)
Timothy O'Dea, Executive Director
Suite 22
815 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63101

Phone: (314) 678-4443
Toll-Free: (800) 729-4443
Fax: (314) 678-2938
Email: todea@webster.edu
Website: http://www.lift-missouri.org/


Regional Educational Laboratory Top

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 Top

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 Top

ED maintains 10 regional offices throughout the country. The following offices have representatives in each regional office:

  • The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) handles questions related to student financial assistance programs.
  • The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) assists constituents with rehabilitative services.
  • The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) responds to questions about and reviews complaints related to civil rights issues.
  • The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates potential violations of law and conducts audits on Department-funded programs.
  • The Office of Management (OM) has personnel offices or representatives in each of the regional offices.
  • The Secretary's Regional Representative (SRR) and staff conduct Departmental business on many issues.


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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