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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 Equity Assistance Center 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 Academic Excellence Dr. Kevin Kecskes Dr. Leslie McBride Contact: Patrice Hudson, Associate Vice Provost for Engagement Portland State University 1721 Southwest Broadway, 303 Cramer Hall P.O. Box 751-CAE Portland, OR 97207-0751 Phone: (503) 725-5642 Toll-Free: (800) 547-8887 Fax: (503) 725-5262 Email: cae@pdx.edu or kecskesk@pdx.edu Website: http://www.pdx.edu/cae/ Oregon Historical Society Dr. George L. Vogt, Executive Director Contact: Rachel Schoening, Marketing and Communications Manager 1200 Southwest Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 222-1741 Fax: (503) 221-2035 TTY: (503) 306-5194 Email: orhist@ohs.org or Rachel.Schoening@ohs.org Website: http://www.ohs.org/ State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Oregon Arts Commission Christine T. D'Arcy, Executive Director Shannon Planchon, Assistant Director Contact: Deb Vaughn, Arts Education Coordinator Suite 200 775 Summer Street, NE Salem, OR 97301-1284 Phone: (503) 986-0082 Fax: (503) 986-0260 TTY: (800) 735-2900 Email: oregon.artscomm@state.or.us or deborah.vaughn@state.or.us Website: http://www.oregonartscommission.org/main.php 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 Division (Oregon) Laurie Warner, Director of Emploment Department Contact: Tom Olsen, Child Care Division Administrator State Employment Department 875 Union Street, NE P.O. Box 14050 Salem, OR 97309-4050 Phone: (503) 947-1400 Toll-Free: (800) 556-6616 Toll-Free Restrictions: OR residents only Fax: (503) 947-1428 Email: tom.l.olsen@state.or.us or dawn.a.norris@state.or.us Website: http://www.employment.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/CCD/index.shtml 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 (Oregon) Alex Bram, State Coordinator Rachel Schoening, Marketing and Events Manager Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205-2483 Phone: (971) 222-6589 Fax: (503) 221-2035 Email: alexbram97202@yahoo.com or rachel.schoening@ohs.org Website: http://www.ohs.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. Homeless Education Program (Oregon) Dona H. Bolt, State Coordinator State Department of Education 255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 Phone: (503) 947-5781 Fax: (503) 378-5156 TTY: (503) 378-2892 Email: dona.bolt@state.or.us Website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/Go/HomelessEd 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 (Oregon) Karen Trembley, Administrator State Department of Corrections Workforce Development Division 1793 13th Street, SE Salem, OR 97302-2595 Phone: (503) 934-1003 Fax: (503) 378-5815 Email: karen.trembley@doc.state.or.us Website: http://www.doc.state.or.us/DOC/TRANS/PROGMS/index.shtml State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (Oregon) David P. Moore, State Director, Adult Basic Skills 255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310 Phone: (503) 947-2448 Fax: (503) 378-3365 Email: david.p.moore@state.or.us Website: http://www.oregon.gov/CCWD/ 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. Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (Oregon) Dr. Marilyn Hartzell Contact: Patty Day, Office Administrator Oregon Health and Science University Child Development and Rehabilitation Center 707 SW Gaines Road Portland, OR 97239 Phone: (503) 494-8303 Toll-Free: (800) 307-7070 Toll-Free Restrictions: OR residents only Fax: (503) 494-2755 Email: occyshn@ohsu.edu or pday@ohsu.edu Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/cdrc/oscshn/index.html 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. Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (Oregon) Dr. Camille Preus, Commissioner Contact: Donna Lewelling, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Third Floor Public Service Building 255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0001 Phone: (503) 378-8648 x467 Fax: (503) 378-8434 Email: donna.j.lewelling@state.or.us or camille.preus@state.or.us Website: http://www.oregon.gov/CCWD/ 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. Office of Family Health (Oregon) Katherine Bradley, Program Administrator State Department of Human Services Public Health Division 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 850 Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (971) 673-0233 Fax: (971) 673-0231 TTY: (971) 673-0372 Email: katherine.bradley@state.or.us or dhs.info@state.or.us Website: http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ofhs/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Office of Special Education (Oregon) Nancy J. Latini, Associate Superintendent Contact: Robbi Perry, Education Specialist State Department of Education Office of Student Learning and Partnerships 255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 Phone: (503) 947-5782 Fax: (503) 378-5156 TTY: (503) 378-2892 Email: robbi.perry@state.or.us Website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=40 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 and Technical Education (Oregon) Colleen Mileham, Interim Assistant Superintendent Contact: Laura Roach, Interim Program Director State Department of Education Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation 255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 Phone: (503) 947-5600 Fax: (503) 378-5156 TTY: (503) 378-2892 Email: Laura.S.Roach@state.or.us or colleen.mileham@state.or.us Website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=151 State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Oregon Department of Education Susan Castillo, Superintendent of Public Instruction 255 Capitol Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 Phone: (503) 947-5600 Fax: (503) 378-5156 TTY: (503) 378-2892 Email: gene.evans@state.or.us Website: http://www.ode.state.or.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. Oregon Student Assistance Commission Dennis R. Johnson, Executive Director Vicki Merkel, Scholarship and Access Programs Director Contact: Dennis Johnson, Office Manager/Executive Assistant Suite 100 1500 Valley River Drive Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 687-7400 Toll-Free: (800) 452-8807 Toll-Free Restrictions: OR residents only Fax: (541) 687-7414 Email: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us Website: http://www.oregon.gov/OSAC/index.shtml/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Educational Credit Management Corporation (Oregon) Suite 190 1500 Valley River Drive Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 984-2450 Toll-Free: (888) 323-3262 Fax: (541) 984-2468 TTY: (541) 984-2469 Email: info@ecmc.org or jkupper@ecmc.org Website: http://www.ecmc.org/ Northwest Education Loan Association Karen deVilla, Executive Director Suite 300 190 Queen Anne Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: (206) 461-5300 Toll-Free: (800) 562-3001 Fax: (206) 461-5434 Email: loaninfo@nela.net Website: http://www.nela.net/ 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. Oregon Student Assistance Commission Dennis R. Johnson, Executive Director Vicki B. Merkel, Scholarship and Access Program Director Contact: Beverly Boyd, Executive Assistant/Office Manager Suite 100 1500 Valley River Drive Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 687-7400 Toll-Free: (800) 452-8807 Fax: (541) 687-7414 Email: public_information@mercury.osac.state.or.us Website: http://www.osac.state.or.us/ Oregon University System George Pernsteiner, Chancellor Diane Saunders, Director of Communications Contact: Margaret Bice, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor P.O. Box 3175 Eugene, OR 97403-0175 Phone: (541) 346-5700 Fax: (541) 346-5764 TTY: (541) 346-5741 Email: maggie_bice@ous.edu or melanie_bennett@ous.edu Website: http://www.ous.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Oregon Council for the Humanities Cara Ungar-Gutierrez, Executive Director Contact: Jennifer Allen, Program Director Suite 702 813 SW Alder Street Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 241-0543 Toll-Free: (800) 735-0543 Toll-Free Restrictions: OR residents only Fax: (503) 241-0024 Email: och@oregonhum.org or jallen@oregonhum.org Website: http://www.oregonhum.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. Oregon State Library Jim B. Scheppke, State Librarian 250 Winter Street, NE Salem, OR 97301-3950 Phone: (503) 378-4243 Fax: (503) 585-8059 Email: jim.b.scheppke@state.or.us Website: http://oregon.gov/OSL/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. ABE Literacy Resource Center (Washington) Kristin Ockert, Program Administrator, Professional Developmt Services Contact: Diane McGuinn, Program Coordinator P.O. Box 42495 1300 Quince Street SE Olympia, WA 98504-2495 Phone: (360) 704-4331 Fax: (360) 704-4419 Email: abe@sbctc.edu Website: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-abepds_resourcectr.aspx 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. Oregon Parent Training and Information Center Janice Richards, Executive Director Victoria Schneider, Associate Director 2288 Liberty Street, NE Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 581-8156 Toll-Free: (888) 505-2673 Toll-Free Restrictions: OR residents only Fax: (503) 391-0429 TTY: (503) 581-8156 Email: info@orpti.org Website: http://www.orpti.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. Oregon PTA Anita Olsen, President Sandy Bell, President-Elect Contact: Beth Nead, Administrative Assistant Suite 108B 4506 SE Belmont Portland, OR 97215 Phone: (503) 234-3928 Fax: (503) 234-6024 Email: or_office@pta.org Website: http://www.oregonpta.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 and Technical Education (Oregon) Colleen Mileham, Interim Assistant Superintendent Contact: Laura Roach, Interim Program Director State Department of Education Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation 255 Capital Street, NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 Phone: (503) 947-5656 Fax: (503) 378-5156 TTY: (503) 378-2892 Email: laura.s.roach@state.or.us or colleen.mileham@state.or.us Website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=151 State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Oregon) Dr. Bruce Goldberg Contact: Stephaine Taylor, Administrator State Department of Human Services 500 Summer Street NE, E-87 Salem, OR 97301-1120 Phone: (503) 945-5880 Toll-Free: (877) 277-0513 Fax: (503) 947-5010 TTY: (866) 801-0130 Email: vr.info@state.or.us or stephaine.taylor@state.or.us Website: http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/vr/index.shtml/ Oregon Commission for the Blind Linda R. Mock, Administrator Contact: Dianne Bucellato, Secretary 535 SE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Phone: (971) 673-1588 Toll-Free: (888) 202-5463 Toll-Free Restrictions: OR residents only Fax: (971) 673-1570 TTY: (971) 673-1577 Email: ocb.mail@state.or.us or linda.mock@state.or.us Website: http://www.cfb.state.or.us/ 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. Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center (The) Kit Peixotto, Program Director Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204-3297 Phone: (503) 275-9500 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0445 Email: nwrcc@nwrel.org or peixottk@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/nwrcc/ 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. Equity Center Joyce Harris Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Suite 500 101 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 275-9603 Toll-Free: (800) 547-6339 Fax: (503) 275-0452 Email: eqcenter@nwrel.org or harrisj@nwrel.org Website: http://www.nwrel.org/cnorse/index.html 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. Western Regional Resource Center Dr. Caroline Moore Contact: Daphne Worsham, Educational Consultant, Information Services 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 Phone: (541) 346-5641 Fax: (541) 346-0322 TTY: (541) 346-0367 Email: wrrc@uoregon.edu or daphnew@uoregon.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc/ 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 (X Seattle) Jackson Federal Building Room 3362 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98174-1099 Phone: (206) 220-7800 Fax: (206) 220-7806 Email: linda.pauley@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#10 |
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