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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 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 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. North Dakota Council on the Arts Janine C. Webb, Executive Director Contact: Amy Schmidt, Public Information Officer Suite Six 1600 East Century Avenue Bismarck, ND 58503-0649 Phone: (701) 328-7590 Fax: (701) 328-7595 Email: comserv@nd.gov or amschmid@nd.gov Website: http://www.nd.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. Child Care Licensing Office (North Dakota) Carol K. Olson, Executive Director Contact: Paul Ronningen, Director, Children and Family Services State Department of Human Services Children and Family Services 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 325 Bismark, ND 58505-0250 Phone: (701) 328-2316 Toll-Free: (800) 245-3736 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND residents only Fax: (701) 328-3538 TTY: (800) 366-6888 Email: dhscfs@nd.gov or pronningen@nd.gov Website: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/ 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 (North Dakota) Marilyn K. Snyder, State Coordinator State Historical Society of North Dakota Heritage Center 612 East Boulevard Avenu Bismarck, ND 58505 Phone: (701) 328-2666 Email: msnyder@nd.gov Website: http://nd.nhd.org/ 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 (North Dakota) Laurie Matzke, Title I Director Contact: Tara Bitz, Program Administrator, Title I/Homeless Program State Department of Public Instruction Department 201 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0440 Phone: (701) 328-4646 Toll-Free: (888) 605-1951 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND residents only Fax: (701) 328-4770 TTY: (701) 328-4920 Email: tbitz@nd.gov Website: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/title1/homeless/index.shtm 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 (North Dakota) Leann Bertsch, Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation Contact: Tammy Barstad, Education Programs Administrator State Penitentiary, Adult Services Division P.O. Box 5521 3100 Railroad Avenue Bismarck, ND 58506-5521 Phone: (701) 328-6100 Fax: (701) 328-6640 Email: tmbarsta@nd.gov Website: http://www.nd.gov/docr/ 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 Division (North Dakota) Valerie Fischer, State Director State Department of Public Instruction State Capitol Building 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 201 Bismarck, ND 58505-0440 Phone: (701) 328-2393 Fax: (701) 328-4770 Email: vfischer@nd.gov or jmarcellais@nd.gov Website: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/adulted/index.shtm 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 Services (North Dakota) Tamara Gallup-Millner, Division Director Contact: Diane Bruley, Administrative Assistant II State Department of Health State Capitol, Judicial Wing 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301 Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Phone: (701) 328-2436 Toll-Free: (800) 755-2714 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND, SD, MN and MT residents only Fax: (701) 328-1645 TTY: (800) 366-6888 Email: dohcshsadm@nd.gov or dbruley@nd.gov Website: http://www.ndhealth.gov/cshs 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. North Dakota University System Bill Goetz, Chancellor Contact: Terry Meyer, Office Manager State Capitol Department 215, 10th Floor 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0230 Phone: (701) 328-2963 Fax: (701) 328-2961 Email: terry.meyer@ndus.edu Website: http://www.ndus.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 (North Dakota) Dr. Terry Dwelle, State Health Officer Contact: Kim Senn, Division Director State Department of Health Division of Family Health 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301 Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Phone: (701) 328-4528 Toll-Free: (800) 472-2286 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND residents only Fax: (701) 328-1412 Email: ksenn@nd.gov or rnorsted@nd.gov Website: http://www.ndhealth.gov/familyhealth/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education (North Dakota) Robert Rutten, State Director of Special Education Contact: Michelle Souther, Administrative Assistant State Department of Public Instruction Department 201 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0440 Phone: (701) 328-2277 Fax: (701) 328-4149 TTY: (701) 328-4920 Email: msouther@nd.gov Website: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/index.shtm 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. Department of Career and Technical Education (North Dakota) Wayne Kutzer, Director and Executive Officer Dwight Crabtree, Assistant State Director Contact: Lorie Ruff, Administrative Assistant State Capital Building 15th Floor 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 270 Bismarck, ND 58505-0610 Phone: (701) 328-3180 Fax: (701) 328-1255 Email: cte@nd.gov or lruff@nd.gov Website: http://www.nd.gov/cte State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Dr. Wayne G. Sanstead, State Superintendent Contact: Lynette Norbeck, Executive Assistant Department 201 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0440 Phone: (701) 328-2260 Fax: (701) 328-2461 Email: lnorbeck@nd.gov or wsanstead@nd.gov Website: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us 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. University System (North Dakota) Peggy A. Wipf, Director of Financial Aid 10th Floor, State Capitol Department 215 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismark, ND 58505-0230 Phone: (701) 328-2960 Fax: (701) 328-2961 Email: ndus.office@ndus.edu Website: http://www.ndus.edu/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Student Loans of North Dakota Julie Kubisiak, Senior Vice President and Director Contact: Wally Erhardt, Associate Director of Guaranty Services c/o Bank of North Dakota P.O. Box 5524 1200 Memorial Highway Bismarck, ND 58506-5524 Phone: (701) 328-5654 Toll-Free: (800) 472-2166 Fax: (701) 328-5716 TTY: (800) 643-3916 Email: werhardt@nd.gov or slndga@nd.gov Website: http://mystudentloanonline.nd.gov 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. University System (North Dakota) Peggy Wipf, Director of Financial Aid State Student Financial Assistance Program Department 215 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0230 Phone: (701) 328-4114 Fax: (701) 328-2961 Email: ndus.office@ndus.edu Website: http://www.ndus.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. North Dakota Humanities Council Brenna Daugherty, Executive Director Kenneth Glass, Associate Director Sarah Smith Warren, Program Officer Suite Eight 418 East Broadway P.O. Box 2191 Bismarck, ND 58502-2191 Phone: (701) 255-3360 Toll-Free: (800) 338-6543 Fax: (701) 223-8724 Email: council@nd-humanities.org Website: http://www.nd-humanities.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. North Dakota State Library Doris Ott, State Librarian Liberty Memorial Building Department 250 604 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0800 Phone: (701) 328-2492 Toll-Free: (800) 472-2104 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND residents only Fax: (701) 328-2040 TTY: (800) 892-8622 Email: estroshane@nd.gov or statelib@nd.gov Website: http://library.nd.gov/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Lifelong Learning Resource Center (North Dakota) Laurel Kaae, Coordinator Williston State College 1410 University Avenue Williston, ND 58801 Phone: (701) 572-5886 Fax: (701) 774-4275 Email: lkaae@hotmail.com or Laurel.Kaae@wsc.nodak.edu Website: http://www.ndlifelonglearningresourcecenter.com/ 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. North Dakota PTA Carla Solem, President Contact: Robyn Thorvilson, Office Director #106A 623 Main Avenue West Fargo, ND 58078 Phone: (701) 297-9168 Fax: (701) 297-9168 Email: ndptaoffic@702com.net or carlas@cableone.net Website: http://www.ndpta.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. Tech Prep (North Dakota) Claire Fitzgerald, Assistant State Director State Department of Career and Technical Education State Capitol, 15th Floor 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 270 Bismarck, ND 58505-0610 Phone: (701) 328-3196 Fax: (701) 328-1255 Email: cfitzgerald@state.nd.us Website: http://www.nd.gov/cte/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (North Dakota) Nancy McKenzie, Division Director Contact: Wanda Bye, Field Services Director State Department of Human Services Prairie Hills Plaza 1237 West Divide Avenue, Suite 1B Bismarck, ND 58501-1208 Phone: (701) 328-8950 Toll-Free: (800) 755-2745 Fax: (701) 328-8969 TTY: (701) 328-8968 Email: wbye@nd.gov or nmckenzie@nd.gov Website: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/disabilities/ 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/ 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. North Dakota State Parent Information Resource Center Cathy Haarstad, Executive Director Contact: Dena Penton, ND State PIRC Program Coordinator Suite #29 1600 Second Avenue SW Minot, ND 58701-3459 Phone: (701) 837-7511 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND residents only Fax: (701) 837-7540 Email: dena@ndstatepirc.org Website: http://ndstatepirc.org/ Pathfinder Parent Training and Information Center (North Dakota) Jim L. Carter Arrowhead Shopping Center Suite 30 1600 Second Avenue, SW Minot, ND 58701-3459 Phone: (701) 837-7500 Toll-Free: (800) 245-5840 Toll-Free Restrictions: ND residents only Fax: (701) 837-7548 TTY: (701) 837-7501 Email: ndpath01@srt.com or jlcarter@srt.com Website: http://www.pathfinder-nd.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 (VIII Denver) U.S. Department of Education Regional Office Federal Building 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310 Denver, CO 80204-3582 Phone: (303) 844-3544 Fax: (303) 844-2524 Email: helen.littlejohn@ed.gov or diana.huffman@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#8 |
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