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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 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 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 State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. New York State Council on the Arts Danny Simmons, Interim Chair Heather Hitchens, Executive Director Al Berr, Deputy Director, Programs Contact: Lea Byrd, Executive Assistant Third Floor 175 Varick Street New York, NY 10014 Phone: (212) 627-4455 Fax: (212) 620-5911 TTY: (800) 895-9838 Email: lbyrd@nysca.org or aberr@nysca.org Website: http://www.nysca.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 Licensing Office (New York) Gladys Carrion, Commissioner Contact: Janice Molnar, Deputy Commissioner Division of Child Care State Office of Children and Family Services Room 309 South 52 Washington Street Rensselaer, NY 12144 Phone: (518) 474-9454 Toll-Free: (800) 732-5207 Fax: (518) 474-9617 Email: janice.molnar@ocfs.state.ny.us or gladys.carrion@ocfs.state.ny.us Website: http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/ 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 York) Tobi M. Voigt, State Coordinator New York State Historical Association Lake Road P.O. Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: (607) 547-1534 Toll-Free: (888) 547-1450 Fax: (607) 547-1468 Email: nyshistoryday@nysha.org Website: http://www.nyshistoryday.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 (New York) Jennifer Pringle, Project Director Jared Stein, Associate Director Michelle Frank, Assistant Director Advocates for Children Fifth Floor 151 West 30th Street New York, NY 10001 Toll-Free: (800) 388-2014 Fax: (212) 807-6872 Email: info@nysteachs.org Website: http://www.nysteachs.org/ 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 (New York) Brian Fischer, Commissioner Linda Hollmen, Director of Education State Department of Correctional Services Harriman State Campus, Building Two 1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12226-2050 Phone: (518) 457-8142 Fax: (518) 457-1914 Email: nydocsedu@docs.state.ny.us Website: http://www.docs.state.ny.us/ProgramServices/academic.html 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 and Workforce Development (New York) Jean C. Stevens, Associate Commissioner State Education Department Room 307 Education Building Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-8940 Fax: (518) 486-1751 Email: jstevens@mail.nysed.gov or torsini@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/aewd/ 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 Care Needs Program (New York) Dr. Richard F. Daines, Commissioner Susan J. Slade, Program Manager State Department of Health Bureau of Child and Adolescent Health ESP-Corning Tower, Room 208 Albany, NY 12237-0618 Phone: (518) 402-5706 Toll-Free: (800) 522-2006 Toll-Free Restrictions: Growing Up Healthy Hotline Fax: (518) 474-3914 TTY: (800) 655-1789 Email: dohweb@health.state.ny.us Website: http://www.nyhealth.gov/community/special_needs/ 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. Office of Community Colleges (New York) Dr. Dennis Golladay, Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges State University of New York State University Plaza 353 Broadway, N-108 Albany, NY 12246 Phone: (518) 443-5134 Fax: (518) 443-5250 Email: dennis.golladay@suny.edu Website: http://www.suny.edu/CommunityColleges/index.cfm 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. Bureau of Family and Community Health (New York) Dr. Richard F. Daines, Commissioner Contact: Rachel deLong, Bureau Director State Department of Health Empire State Plaza Corning Tower, Room 208 Albany, NY 12237 Phone: (518) 474-2084 Fax: (518) 473-8673 Email: rmd07@health.state.ny.us or dohweb@health.state.ny.us Website: http://www.health.state.ny.us/community/index.htm State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (New York) Dr. Rebecca H. Cort, Deputy Commissioner State Education Department 99 Washington Avenue One Commerce Plaza Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-1711 Toll-Free: (800) 222-5627 TTY: (518) 474-5652 Email: Vesidadm@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/ 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 Curriculum and Instructional Support (New York) Howard J. Goldsmith, Executive Coordinator State Education Department Room 319, Education Building 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-8892 Fax: (518) 474-0319 Email: hgoldsmi@mail.nysed.gov or esuhr@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. New York State Education Department Carole Huxley, Interim Commissioner of Education Education Building Room 111 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-5844 Fax: (518) 473-4909 Email: rmills@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.nysed.gov/ 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. Higher Education Services Corporation (New York State) Contact: Norene Grose 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 Phone: (518) 473-1574 Toll-Free: (888) 697-4372 TTY: (800) 445-5234 Email: ngrose@hesc.org Website: http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Contact: Kathy Crowder, Senior Vice President for Communications 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 Phone: (518) 473-7087 Toll-Free: (888) 697-4372 Fax: (518) 474-2839 TTY: (800) 445-5234 Email: hescpublicaffairs@hesc.org or kcrowder@hesc.org Website: http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/ 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. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation James C. Ross, President Contact: Ronald Kermani, Public Relations Officer 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 Phone: (518) 473-1574 Toll-Free: (888) 697-4372 Fax: (518) 474-2839 TTY: (800) 445-5234 Email: webmail@hesc.org or rkermani@hesc.org Website: http://www.hesc.org/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. New York Council for the Humanities Dr. Sara Ogger, Executive Director Contact: Jane McNamara, Director of Grants and Programs Suite 1700 150 Broadway New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 233-1131 Fax: (212) 233-4607 Email: nych@nyhumanities.org or lkushnick@nyhumanities.org Website: http://www.nyhumanities.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 York State Library Bernard M. Margolis, State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries Loretta Ebert, Director, Research Library Cultural Education Center Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12230 Phone: (518) 474-5355 Fax: (518) 474-5786 Email: refserv@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Literacy Assistance Center (New York) Elyse Barbell, Executive Director Contact: Alex Santiago, Assistant to the Executive Director 10th Floor 32 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 803-3300 Fax: (212) 785-3685 Email: alexs@lacnyc.org or lisavb@lacnyc.org Website: http://www.lacnyc.org/about/ 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. Advocacy Center (The) Paul Shew, Executive Director Contact: Barb Klein, PTIC Director 590 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 Phone: (585) 546-1700 Toll-Free: (800) 650-4967 Toll-Free Restrictions: NY residents only Fax: (585) 546-7069 TTY: (585) 546-1700 Email: info@advocacycenter.com Website: http://www.advocacycenter.com/ Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. Kim Sweet, Executive Director Matthew Lenaghan, Deputy Director Contact: Ana Espada, PTIC Co-Director Fifth Floor 151 West 30th Street New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 947-9779 Toll-Free: (866) 427-6033 Toll-Free Restrictions: M-Th 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fax: (212) 947-9790 Email: info@advocatesforchildren.org or aespada@advocatesforchildren.org Website: http://www.advocatesforchildren.org/ Metropolitan Parent Center (New York) Myrta Cuadra-Lash, Executive Director Lizzette Dunn-Barcelona, Associate Director Contact: Godfrey Rvera, Co-Director of PTIC Sinergia Fourth Floor 134 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 643-2840 Toll-Free: (866) 867-9665 Fax: (212) 643-2871 Email: ldunnbarcelona@sinergiany.org or cuadralash@sinergiany.org Website: http://www.sinergiany.org/en/node/4 Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (New York) Rachel Howard, Executive Director Helene F. Craner, Associate Director Contact: Victoria Garwood-Burton, Executive/Development Assistant Fifth Floor 116 East 16th Street New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 677-4650 Fax: (212) 254-4070 Email: vrodriguez@resourcesnyc.org or rhoward@resourcesnyc.org Website: http://www.resourcesnyc.org/ 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/ United We Stand of New York Lourdes Rivera-Putz, Executive Director 91 Harrison Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11206 Phone: (718) 302-4313 Fax: (718) 302-4315 Email: uwsofny@aol.com or services@uwsofny.org Website: http://www.uwsofny.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 York State PTA Susan Lipman, President Rick Longhurst, Assistant to the President Contact: Clare Hart, Event Coordinator One Wembley Court Albany, NY 12205-3830 Phone: (518) 452-8808 Toll-Free: (877) 569-7782 Fax: (518) 452-8105 Email: pta.office@nyspta.org Website: http://www.nyspta.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. Perkins Title II Career Pathways Program (New York) Jean C. Stevens, Associate Commissioner Howard Goldsmith, Executive Coordinator Contact: Eric Suhr, Bureau Chief, Career and Technical Education State Education Department Career and Technical Education Team 89 Washington Avenue, Room 315 EB Albany, NY 12234 Phone: (518) 474-1547 Fax: (518) 402-5114 Email: esuhr@mail.nysed.gov or hgoldsmi@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (New York) Brian S. Daniels, Associate Commissioner Office of Children and Family Services South Building, Room 201 52 Washington Street Renssealaer, NY 12144-2796 Phone: (518) 474-7299 Fax: (518) 486-5819 TTY: (518) 474-7501 Email: brian.daniels@dfa.state.ny.us Website: http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbvh/ Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (New York) Dr. Richard P. Mills, Commissioner Dr. Rebecca H. Cort, Deputy Commissioner State Education Department, Vocational Rehabilitation Services One Commerce Plaza, Room 1609 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234-2822 Phone: (518) 474-1711 Toll-Free: (800) 222-5627 Fax: (518) 474-8802 TTY: (518) 474-5652 Email: vesidadm@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.vesid.nysed.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. New York Comprehensive Center Lawrence Hirsch Contact: Laticha Sotero, Executive Operations Director RMC Research One Grand Central Place 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1345 New York, NY 10165-1345 Phone: (212) 972-4762 Toll-Free: (877) 762-6922 Fax: (212) 972-4763 Email: lsotero@rmcres.com or lhirsch@rmcres.com Website: http://www.nycomprehensivecenter.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. 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. Regional Educational Laboratory for the Northeast and Islands Jill E. Weber, Lab Director Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA 02458-1060 Phone: (617) 618-2747 Toll-Free: (800) 225-4276 Fax: (617) 969-1580 TTY: (617) 964-5448 Email: relneiinfo@edc.org or jweber@edc.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/index.asp 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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