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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 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 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. Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association (New York) Seymour Fliegel, President Contact: Cristian Soriano, Technical Systems Coordinator Suite 300 28 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 302-8800 Fax: (212) 302-0088 Email: csoriano@cei-pea.org Website: http://www.cei-pea.org Gifted Child Society (New Jersey) Janet Chen, Executive Director 190 Rock Road Glen Rock, NJ 07452-1736 Phone: (201) 444-6530 Fax: (201) 444-9099 Email: admin@gifted.org Website: http://www.gifted.org/ Learning Resource Center--North (New Jersey) Sandra Russo, Manager State Department of Education Second Floor, Suite 201 Seven Glenwood Avenue East Orange, NJ 07017 Phone: (973) 414-4491 Fax: (973) 414-4496 TTY: (973) 266-1849 Email: lrcnorth@doe.state.nj.us or sandy.russo@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/njded/lrc/ New Jersey School-Age Care Coalition Diane M. Genco, Executive Director #363 231 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 Phone: (908) 789-0259 Fax: (908) 789-4237 Email: sac@njsacc.org or dianegenco@njsacc.org Website: http://www.njsacc.org/ Office of Special Education Programs (New Jersey) Dr. Roberta Wohle, Office Director Contact: Bob Haugh, Project Director State Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-6431 Fax: (609) 292-5558 Email: robert.haugh@doe.state.nj.us or bill.freeman@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. New Jersey State Council on the Arts Steve Runk, Executive Director Contact: Robin Middleman, Program Officer, Arts Education Fourth Floor 225 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0306 Phone: (609) 292-6130 Fax: (609) 989-1440 TTY: (609) 633-1186 Email: robinm@arts.sos.state.nj.us or nancy@arts.sos.state.nj.us Website: http://www.njartscouncil.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. Child Care and Youth Residential Licensing (New Jersey) Gary Sefchik, Chief State Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing P.O. Box 717 Trenton, NJ 08625-0717 Phone: (609) 777-5942 Toll-Free: (877) 667-9845 Fax: (609) 826-3972 Email: gary.sefchik@dcf.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/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 (New Jersey) Nancy Norris-Bauer, State Coordinator William Paterson University 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: (973) 720-3148 Fax: (973) 720-3503 Email: NJHistoryDay@wpunj.edu or norrisn@wpunj.edu Website: http://www.wpunj.edu/coe/Departments/OFE/NHD/NJHD_Home.htm 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 (New Jersey) Suzanne Ochse, Director, Office of Student Achievement and Accountability Contact: Danielle Anderson-Thomas, State Coordinator State Department of Education Office of Student Achievement and Accountability P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 984-4974 Fax: (609) 292-1211 Email: danielle.anderson-thomas@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ 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. Office of Educational Services (New Jersey) Patty Friend State Department of Corrections P.O. Box 863 Trenton, NJ 08625-0863 Phone: (609) 292-8054 Fax: (609) 777-4143 Email: pubinfo@doc.state.nj.us or patty.friend@doc.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/structure/html/community.html#3 State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. One-Stop Programs and Services (New Jersey) Dr. Claudia Merkel-Keller, State Director of Adult Education , Manager , Manager Contact: Robert Berezny, Manager, GED State Department of Labor and Workforce Development P.O. Box 055 Trenton, NJ 08625-0055 Phone: (609) 943-5921 Fax: (609) 984-3562 Email: claudia.merkel-keller@dol.state.nj.us Website: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wfprep/edtrain/adulted/adultedindex. ... 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. Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services (New Jersey) Celeste Andriot Wood, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Gloria M. Rodriguez, Director, Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services State Department of Health and Senior Services Public Health Services Branch, Division of Family Health P.O. Box 364 Trenton, NJ 08625-0364 Phone: (609) 777-7778 Fax: (609) 292-9288 Email: gloria.rodriguez@doh.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/health/ 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. Family Health Services (New Jersey) Heather Howard, Commissioner Dr. Susan Walsh, Deputy Commissioner Contact: Celeste Andriot-Wood, Assistant Commissioner State Department of Health and Senior Services P.O. Box 364 50 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0364 Phone: (609) 292-4043 Fax: (609) 292-3580 Email: celeste.andriot-wood@doh.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/health/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education Programs (New Jersey) Dr. Roberta Wohle, Office Director Contact: Bob Haugh, Project Director Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-6431 TTY: (609) 292-5558 Email: robert.haugh@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.nj.gov/njded/specialed/ 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 (New Jersey) Marie Barry State Department of Education P.O. Box 500 100 River View Executive Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-0665 Fax: (609) 984-5347 Email: vocinfo@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.nj.gov/education/voc/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. New Jersey Department of Education Lucille E. Davy, Commissioner Willa Spicer, Deputy Commissioner Contact: Kathryn Forsyth, Director, Office of Public Information P.O. Box 500 100 Riverview Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 292-4469 Fax: (609) 777-4099 Email: kathryn.forsyth@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/ 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. New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority E. Michael Angulo, Executive Director Francine Andrea, Chief Operating Officer , Associate Director of Client Services Contact: Andre Maglione, Associate Director of Client Services P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 Phone: (609) 584-4486 Toll-Free: (800) 792-8670 Fax: 609-588-7389 Email: amaglione@hesaa.org or fandrea@hesaa.org Website: http://www.hesaa.org/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (New Jersey) E. Michael Angulo, Executive Director P.O. Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625-0540 Phone: (609) 588-3211 Toll-Free: (800) 792-8670 Fax: (609) 588-7389 TTY: (609) 588-2526 Email: abouse@hesaa.org or tgervasio@hesaa.org Website: http://www.hesaa.org/ New Jersey After 3, Inc. Mark Valli, President and Chief Executive Officer Contact: Mikaela Levons, Executive Assistant Second Floor 391 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Phone: (732) 246-7933 Email: info@njafter3.org Website: http://www.njafter3.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. Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (New Jersey) E. Michael Angulo, Executive Director Francine Andrea, Chief Operating Officer Eugene Hutchins, Chief Financial Officer Contact: Andre' Maglione, Director of Client Services P.O. Box 540 Four Quakerbridge Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625-0540 Phone: (609) 588-3226 Toll-Free: (800) 792-8670 Fax: (609) 588-7389 TTY: (609) 588-2526 Email: clientservices@hesaa.org or amaglione@hesaa.org Website: http://www.hesaa.org/ New Jersey Commission on Higher Education Laurence M. Downes Jr., Chairman Marguerite Beardsley, Acting Executive Director Contact: Valerie Giraldi, Commission Secretary 20 West State Street P.O. Box 542 Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Phone: (609) 292-4310 Fax: (609) 292-7225 Email: valerie.giraldi@che.state.nj.us or marguerite.beardsley@che.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/index.htm State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. New Jersey Council for the Humanities Gregory Waters, Chair Jane Brailove Rutkoff, Executive Director Sixth Floor 28 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Phone: (609) 695-4838 Toll-Free: (888) 394-6524 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (609) 695-4929 Email: njch@njch.org or jrutkoff@njch.org Website: http://www.njch.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. New Jersey State Library Norma Blake, State Librarian Tina Keresztury, Associate State Librarian Colleen Daze', Associate State Librarian 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 Phone: (609) 278-2640 Fax: (609) 278-2652 Email: tkeresztury@njstatelib.org or cdaze@njstatelib.org Website: http://www.njstatelib.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. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc. Diana MTK Autin, Executive Co-Director Debra Jennings, Executive Co-Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: diana.autin@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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. New Jersey PTA Diane Zierler, President Debbie Tyrrell, Executive Vice President 900 Berkeley Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618-5322 Phone: (609) 393-6709 Fax: (609) 393-8471 Email: njptaoffice@njpta.org or dzierler@njpta.org Website: http://www.njpta.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. Office of Career and Technical Education (New Jersey) Marie Barry State Department of Education P.O. Box 500 100 River View Executive Plaza Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: (609) 633-0665 Fax: (609) 984-5347 Email: vocinfo@doe.state.nj.us or marie.barry@doe.state.nj.us Website: http://www.nj.gov/education/voc State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired (New Jersey) Vito J. DeSantis, Executive Director Contact: Greg Patty, Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation Services State Department of Human Services 153 Halsey Street, Sixth Floor P.O. Box 47017 Newark, NJ 07101 Phone: (973) 648-3333 Fax: (973) 648-7364 TTY: (973) 648-4559 Email: greg.patty@dhs.state.nj.us or vito.desantis@dhs.state.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/home/ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (New Jersey) Thomas G. Jennings Brian Fitzgibbons, Assistant Director State Department of Labor and Workforce Development P.O. Box 398 Trenton, NJ 08625-0398 Phone: (609) 292-5987 Toll-Free: (866) 871-7867 Fax: (609) 292-4033 TTY: (609) 292-2919 Email: thomas.jennings@dol.state.nj.us or brian.fitzgibbons@dol.state.nj.us Website: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/DVRIndex.html 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. Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center (MACC) Dr. Charlene Rivera, Project Director The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education (GW-CEEE) 1555 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 515 Arlington, VA 22209-2004 Phone: (703) 528-3588 Toll-Free: (800) 925-3223 Fax: (703) 528-5973 Email: maccinfo@ceee.gwu.edu or crivera@ceee.gwu.edu Website: http://macc.ceee.gwu.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. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Diana Autin, Executive Director Debra Jennings, Executive Director Fourth Floor 35 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 642-8100 Toll-Free: (800) 654-7726 Toll-Free Restrictions: NJ residents only Fax: (973) 642-8080 Email: span@spannj.org or debra.jennings@spannj.org Website: http://www.spannj.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. Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory Dr. Kyle L. Peck, Program Director/Dean of the College of Education Dr. John Wise Contact: Tracy Gayan, Staff Assistant Pennsylvania State University College of Education 108 Rackley Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 863-9319 Toll-Free: (866) 735-6239 Fax: (814) 865-0555 Email: jwise@psu.edu or kpeck@psu.edu Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/ 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. Northeast Regional Resource Center (The) Dr. Kristin M. Reedy Learning Innovations at WestEd 20 Winter Sport Lane Williston, VT 05495 Phone: (802) 951-8226 Fax: (802) 951-8222 TTY: (802) 951-8213 Email: nerrc@wested.org Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/ 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 (II New York City) , Secretary's Regional Representative Orysia Dmytrenko, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative U.S. Department of Education Financial Square 32 Old Slip, 25th Floor New York, NY 10005 Phone: (646) 428-3905 Fax: (646) 428-3904 Email: orysia.dmytrenko@ed.gov or michael.roundtree@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#2 |
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