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State Services and Resources State Arts Agency State Child Care Licensing Office 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 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 State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. South Dakota Arts Council Michael Pangburn, Acting Executive Director Contact: Sharon Winckler, Program Coordinator State Department of Tourism and State Development 711 East Wells Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3369 Phone: (605) 773-3301 Toll-Free: (800) 952-3625 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 773-5657 Email: sdac@state.sd.us Website: http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/ 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. Division of Child Care Services (South Dakota) Patricia Monson, Division Director Contact: Carroll Forsch, Program Specialist II State Department of Social Services 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Phone: (605) 773-4766 Toll-Free: (800) 227-3020 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 773-7294 Email: CCS@state.sd.us or Carroll.Forsch@state.sd.us Website: http://dss.sd.gov/childcare/licensing/ 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 (South Dakota) Laura Johnson Frame, Education Program Specialist State Department of Education 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-6400 Fax: (605) 773-3782 Email: laura.johnson-frame@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.gov/title/index.asp 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 (South Dakota) Dianna Miller, Coordinator of Juvenile Education State Department of Corrections 4904 Quail Run Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: (605) 773-3478 Fax: (605) 334-3807 Email: dianna.miller@state.sd.us or michael.winder@state.sd.us Website: http://www.state.sd.us/corrections/corrections.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 Literacy Office (South Dakota) Pamela S. Roberts, Secretary Marcia Hess, AEL State Administrator State Department of Labor 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Phone: (605) 773-3101 Fax: (605) 773-6184 TTY: (605) 773-3101 Email: marcia.hess@state.sd.us Website: http://dol.sd.gov/workforce_training/ael_intro.aspx 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 (South Dakota) Doneen Hollingsworth, Secretary of Health Contact: Barb Hemmelman, Manager, MCH Program State Department of Health 600 E. Capitol Pierre, SD 57501-1700 Phone: (605) 773-3361 Toll-Free: (800) 305-3064 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 773-5683 Email: barb.hemmelman@state.sd.us or dohcshshealthkicc@state.sd.us Website: http://www.children.sd.gov 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 (South Dakota) Doneen Hollingsworth, Secretary of Health Contact: Kayla Tinker, Office of Health Administrator State Department of Health 600 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-2080 Phone: (605) 773-4439 Toll-Free: (800) 738-2301 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 773-5683 Email: doh.info@state.sd.us or kayla.tinker@state.sd.us Website: http://doh.sd.gov/FamilyHealth/default.aspx State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Programs (South Dakota) Janet Ricketts, Director, Office of Educational Services and Supports Ann Larsen, Director, Special Education Programs Susan Sheppick, Director, Birth to Three Connections State Department of Education Office of Educational Services and Support Kneip Building, 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Phone: (605) 773-3678 Fax: (605) 773-3782 Email: ann.larsen@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.gov/oess/specialed/index.asp 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, Career and Technical Education (South Dakota) Mark Wilson, State Director Brad Bies, Team Leader State Department of Education 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Phone: (605) 773-3423 Fax: (605) 773-4236 Email: brad.bies@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.gov/octe State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. South Dakota Department of Education Tom Oster, Secretary Deb Barnett, Deputy Secretary Contact: Betty Leidholt, Executive Assistant 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Phone: (605) 773-5669 Fax: (605) 773-6139 TTY: (605) 773-6302 Email: betty.leidholt@state.sd.us or deb.barnett@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.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. Office of Finance and Management (South Dakota) Darla Mayer Contact: Robyn Huffman, Grants Management Administrator State Department of Education 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-3248 Fax: (605) 773-6139 Email: robyn.huffman@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.gov/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Education Assistance Corporation Clark J. Wold, President Contact: Lynn Murphy, Vice President, Guarantor and Lender Services 115 First Avenue SW Aberdeen, SD 57401 Phone: (605) 225-6423 Toll-Free: (800) 592-1802 Fax: (800) 354-7070 TTY: (800) 752-3949 Email: EAC@eac-easci.org Website: http://www2.eac-easci.org/welcome.shtml 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. South Dakota Board of Regents Robert T. Perry, Executive Director Suite 200 306 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-2545 Phone: (605) 773-3455 Fax: (605) 773-5320 Email: info@sdbor.edu Website: http://www.sdbor.edu/ South Dakota Board of Regents Harvey Jewett IV, President Dr. Robert Tad Perry, Executive Director Suite 200 306 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-2545 Phone: (605) 773-3455 Fax: (605) 773-5320 Email: maryt@sdbor.edu or info@sdbor.edu Website: http://www.sdbor.edu/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Council (South Dakota) Sherry DeBoer, Executive Director Mary Scarbrough, Devolvement Director Jay Willms, Center for the Book Director Contact: Jana Krogmann, Office Manager Suite A 1215 Trail Ridge Road Brookings, SD 57006 Phone: (605) 688-6113 Fax: (605) 688-4531 Email: sdsu_sdhc@sdstate.edu or sherry.deboer@sdstate.edu Website: http://sdhc.sdstate.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. South Dakota State Library Dan J. Siebersma, State Librarian Contact: Quynn Verhelst, Adminstrative Assistant 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2294 Phone: (605) 773-3131 Toll-Free: (800) 423-6665 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 773-6962 Email: library@state.sd.us or Quynn.Verhelst@state.sd.us Website: http://www.sdstatelibrary.com/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. South Dakota Literacy Resource Center Marcia Hess, State Administrator State Department of Labor Adult Education and Literacy Program 700 Governor's Drive Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-3101 Fax: (605) 773-6184 Email: marcia.hess@state.sd.us Website: http://literacy.kent.edu/ 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. South Dakota Parent Connection Elaine Roberts, Executive Director Contact: Amy Quan, Office Administrator Suite 102 3701 West 49th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Phone: (605) 361-3171 Toll-Free: (800) 640-4553 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 361-2928 TTY: (605) 361-3171 Email: sdpc@sdparent.org or aquan@sdparent.org Website: http://www.sdparent.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. South Dakota PTA Contact: Laura Johnson-Frame, Office Manager 411 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 224-0144 Fax: (605) 224-5810 Email: sd_office@pta.org Website: http://www.southdakotapta.com/ 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 Guidance (South Dakota) Mark Wilson Contact: Steven Rounds, Education Program Manager State Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-7006 Fax: (605) 773-4950 Email: steven.rounds@state.sd.us or mark.wilson@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.gov/octe/techprep/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Rehabilitation Services (South Dakota) Grady Kickul, Division Director Contact: Becky Blume, Clerk State Department of Human Services 500 East Capital East Highway 34 Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone: (605) 773-3195 Toll-Free: (800) 265-9684 Fax: (605) 773-5483 TTY: (605) 773-5990 Email: becky.blume@state.sd.us or grady.kickul@state.sd.us Website: http://dhs.sd.gov/drs/ Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (South Dakota) Gaye Mattke, Director Eric Weiss, Assistant Director Hillsview Plaza 3800 East Highway 34 c/o 500 East Capitol Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone: (605) 773-4644 Toll-Free: (800) 265-9684 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 773-5483 TTY: (605) 773-4644 Email: eric.weiss@state.sd.us or gaye.mattke@state.sd.us Website: http://dhs.sd.gov/sbvi/ 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. South Dakota Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) Lori Laughlin, Project Director West River Foundation P.O. Box 218 Sturgis, SD 57785 Phone: (605) 347-6260 Toll-Free: (800) 219-6247 Toll-Free Restrictions: SD residents only Fax: (605) 347-5223 Email: llaughlin@bhssc.tie.net 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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