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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 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. Nebraska Arts Council Suzanne Wise, Executive Director Contact: Martin Skomal, Director of Programs Plaza Level 1004 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (402) 595-2122 Toll-Free: (800) 341-4067 Fax: (402) 595-2334 Email: info.nac@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org/ 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. Licensure Unit (Nebraska) Dr. Joann Schaefer, Director and Chief Medical Officer, Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Helen Meeks, Unit Administrator Contact: Patricia Urzedowski, Administrator, Office of Children's Services Licensing State Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 Phone: (402) 471-1802 Toll-Free: (800) 600-1289 Toll-Free Restrictions: NE residents only Fax: (402) 471-7763 Email: lannelle.eastburn@dhhs.ne.gov or helen.meeks@dhhs.ne.gov Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/crlindex.htm 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 (Nebraska) Dr. Meghan K. Winchell, State Coordinator Contact: Staci Bell, Event Coordinator Nebraska Wesleyan University Department of History 5000 St. Paul Avenue Lincoln, NE 68504-2796 Phone: (402) 465-2439 Toll-Free: (800) 541-3818 x2439 Fax: (402) 465-2179 Email: sbell@nebrwesleyan.edu or mwinchel@nebrwesleyan.edu Website: http://ne.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 (Nebraska) Contact: Roger Reikofski, Education Specialist State Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-2968 Fax: (402) 471-0117 Email: roger.reikofski@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nde.state.ne.us/ 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 (Nebraska) Larry Wayne, Deputy Director, Programs and Community Services Contact: Janee Pannkuk, Corrections Program Coordinator State Department of Corrections P.O. Box 94661 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 479-5723 Fax: (402) 479-5623 Email: jpannkuk@dcs.state.ne.us or lwayne@dcs.state.ne.us Website: http://www.corrections.state.ne.us/programs/inmate_programs/education ... 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 (Nebraska) Vicki L. Bauer State Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Phone: (402) 471-4807 Toll-Free: (877) 327-6433 Toll-Free Restrictions: NE residents only Fax: (402) 471-8127 TTY: (402) 471-2295 Email: vicki.l.bauer@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nde.state.ne.us/ADED/home.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's Specialized Health Care (Nebraska) Joni Thomas, Unit Manager Contact: Ginger Goomis, Administrator State Department of Health and Human Services Medically Handicapped Children's Program P.O. Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 68509-5026 Phone: (402) 471-9401 Toll-Free: (800) 358-8802 Toll-Free Restrictions: NE residents only Fax: (402) 471-6352 Email: ginger.goomis@nebraska.gov or joni.thomas@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/hcs/services/CSHC.htm 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. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (Nebraska) Dr. Marshall A. Hill, Executive Director Jason Keese, Public Information and Special Projects Coordinator Contact: Angela Dibbert, Executive Assistant P.O. Box 95005 Lincoln, NE 68509-5005 Phone: (402) 471-2847 Fax: (402) 471-2886 Email: angela.dibbert@nebraska.gov or Jason.Keese@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us/ 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. Lifespan Health Services Unit (Nebraska) Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer Contact: Paula Eurek, Administrator State Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health P.O. Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 68509-5026 Phone: (402) 471-2907 Fax: (402) 471-7049 Email: lifespan.health@dhhs.ne.gov or paula.eurek@dhhs.ne.gov Website: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/lifespanhealth/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education (Nebraska) Gary Sherman, Administrator of Special Education Contact: Beth Wierda, Administrator State Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Phone: (402) 471-2471 Fax: (402) 471-5022 Email: beth.wierda@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nde.state.ne.us/sped/index.html 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 Education (Nebraska) Rich L. Katt, State Director Dr. Dean R. Folkers, Assistant State Director Contact: Teri Sloup, Administrative Assistant State Department of Education, Curriculum and Instruction 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Phone: (402) 471-4808 Fax: (402) 471-4565 Email: teri.sloup@nebraska.gov or dean.folkers@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nde.state.ne.us/nce/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Nebraska Department of Education Dr. Roger D. Breed, Commissiner of Education Dr. Scott Swisher, Deputy Commissioner 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471-5020 Fax: 402-471-4433 Email: denise.fisher@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nde.state.ne.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. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (Nebraska) Dr. Marshall Hill, Executive Director Carna Pfeil, Associate Director for Finance and Administration Contact: Ritchie Morrow, Financial Aid Coordinator P.O. Box 95005 Suite 300 140 North Eighth Street Lincoln, NE 68509-5005 Phone: (402) 471-2847 Fax: (402) 471-2886 Email: ritchie.morrow@ccpe.ne.gov or angela.dibbert@ccpe.ne.gov Website: http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us/PublicDoc/CCPE/Default.asp State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Nebraska National Student Loan Program Randy Heesacker, President and Chief Executive Officer Jill Hicks, Chief Financial Officer P.O. Box 82507 Lincoln, NE 68501-2507 Phone: (402) 475-8686 Toll-Free: (800) 735-8778 Fax: (402) 479-6658 TTY: (800) 735-8778 Email: JillH@nslp.org or RandyH@nslp.org Website: http://www.nslp.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. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (Nebraska) Dr. Marshall A. Hill, Executive Director Contact: Angela Dibbert, Executive Assistant Suite 300 140 North Eighth Street P.O. Box 95005 Lincoln, NE 68509-5005 Phone: (402) 471-2847 Fax: (402) 471-2886 Email: angela.dibbert@nebraska.gov or marshall.hill@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us/PublicDoc/CCPE/Default.asp State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Nebraska Humanities Council Jane Renner Hood, Executive Director Contact: Aimee Poor, Office Manager Suite 330 215 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 474-2131 Fax: (402) 474-4852 Email: nhc@nebraskahumanities.org or aimee@nebraskahumanities.org Website: http://www.nebraskahumanities.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. Nebraska Library Commission Rod Wagner , Director, Nebraska Library Commission The Atrium Suite 120 1200 N Street Lincoln, NE 68508-2023 Phone: (402) 471-2045 Toll-Free: (800) 307-2665 Toll-Free Restrictions: NE residents only Fax: (402) 471-2083 Email: rod.wagner@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nlc.nebraska.gov 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. PTI Nebraska Glenda F. Davis, Executive Director Contact: Joan Johnson, Office Manager 3135 North 93rd Street Omaha, NE 68134-4717 Phone: (402) 346-0525 Toll-Free: (800) 284-8520 Toll-Free Restrictions: NE residents only Fax: (402) 934-1479 TTY: (402) 346-0525 Email: Info@pti-nebraska.org or gdavis@pti-nebraska.org Website: http://www.pti-nebraska.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. Nebraska PTA Melani M. Luedtke-Taylor, President Angelique M. Christensen, Treasurer Contact: Donna Jones, Office Manager Suite 221 13304 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68144 Phone: (402) 884-4048 Toll-Free: (800) 714-4782 Toll-Free Restrictions: NE residents only Fax: (402) 884-4073 Email: nebraskapta@hotmail.com Website: http://www.nebraskapta.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 Education (Nebraska) Richard Katt, State Director Dr. Dean Folkers, Assistant State Director Nebraska Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Phone: (402) 471-4808 Fax: (402) 471-4565 Email: rich.katt@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.nde.state.ne.us/NCE/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Dr. Pearl Van Zandt, Executive Director Contact: Kathy Stephens, Administrative Assistant Suite 100 4600 Valley Road Lincoln, NE 68510-4844 Phone: (402) 471-2891 Toll-Free: (877) 809-2419 Fax: (402) 471-3009 Email: kathy.stephens@ncbvi.ne.gov or pearl.vanzandt@ncbvi.ne.gov Website: http://www.ncbvi.ne.gov/ Vocational Rehabilitation (Nebraska) Mark A. Schultz, Assistant Commissioner/Director Margaret M. Hoffmann, Deputy Director State Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South, Sixth Floor P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Phone: (402) 471-3644 Toll-Free: (877) 637-3422 Fax: (402) 471-0788 TTY: (402) 471-3644 Email: mark.schultz@nebraska.gov Website: http://www.vr.ne.gov 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. 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 Help families get involved in their children's learning. Target areas with high concentrations of low-income, minority, and limited-English-proficient parents. Family Resource Center Coalition of Nebraska, Inc. Pat Timm, President Richard D. Nation, Vice President Suite 410 5109 West Scott Road Beatrice, NE 68310 Phone: (402) 223-6040 Fax: (402) 223-6043 Email: ptimm@beatrice.k12.ne.us or bvca@alltel.net Website: http://www.frccn.org/ Nebraska Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) Dr. Lisa St. Clair Suite 200 215 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 677-2684 Toll-Free: (877) 843-6651 Email: Lstclair@unmc.edu Website: http://www.NebraskaPIRC.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 (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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