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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 Parent Training and Information Center (Disabilities) State PTA Office 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 Other State Resource  Newly added state resources not covered under other categories may appear under this category. Youth Work Learning Center (The) Mark A. Krueger Gevon M. Daynuah, Program Manager Contact: Quinn Wilder, Senior Outreach Specialist University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee School of Continuing Education 161 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 6000 Milwaukee, WI 53203-2602 Phone: (414) 227-3351 Fax: (414) 227-3224 Email: qwild@uwm.edu or daynuah@uwm.edu Website: http://cfprod.imt.uwm.edu/sce/dci.cfm?id=19 State Arts Agency Promote high-quality education in the arts. Wisconsin Arts Board George T. Tzougros, Executive Director Dr. Anne Pryor, Folk and Traditional Arts Specialist First Floor 101 East Wilson Street Madison, WI 53702 Phone: (608) 266-0190 Fax: (608) 267-0380 TTY: (608) 267-9629 Email: artsboard@wisconsin.gov or anne.pryor@wisconsin.gov Website: http://artsboard.wisconsin.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. Bureau of Early Care Regulation(Wisconsin) Contact: Anne Carmody, Child Care Program Specialist State Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education P.O. Box 8916 Madison, WI 53708-8916 Phone: (608) 266-9314 Fax: (608) 267-7252 TTY: (608) 267-7371 Email: dcfweb@wisconsin.gov or anne.carmody@wisconsin.gov Website: http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/default.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 (Wisconsin) Sarah J. Clement, State Coordinator Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison, WI 53706-1482 Phone: (608) 264-6487 Fax: (608) 264-6486 Email: sarah.clement@wisconsinhistory.org Website: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/teachers/historyday/ 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 Program (Wisconsin) Mary M. Maronek, State Coordinator State Department of Public Instruction 125 South Webster Street P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 Phone: (608) 261-6322 Toll-Free: (800) 441-4563 Fax: (608) 267-0364 Email: mary.maronek@dpi.wi.gov Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/homeless/ 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 (Wisconsin) Margaret C. Carpenter, Education Director State Department of Corrections, Office of Program Services Education P.O. Box 7925 3099 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53707-7925 Phone: (608) 240-5000 Fax: (608) 240-3310 Email: Margaret.Carpenter@Wisconsin.gov or ismael.ozanne@Wisconsin.gov Website: http://www.wi-doc.com/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Wisconsin Technical College System Daniel Clancy, President Contact: Donna Jordan, Executive Staff Assistant P.O. Box 7874 4622 University Avenue Madison, WI 53707-7874 Phone: (608) 266-7983 Fax: (608) 266-1285 TTY: (608) 267-2483 Email: willa.panzer@wtcsystem.edu or donna.jordan@wtcsystem.edu Website: http://www.wtcsystem.edu/about.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 and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program (Wisconsin) Dr. Sharon Fleischfiesser, Medical Director State Department of Health Services One West Wilson Street P.O. Box 2659 Madison, WI 53701-2659 Phone: (608) 266-3674 Fax: (608) 266-8925 Email: sharon.fleischfresser@dhs.wisconsin.gov Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/children/index.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. Wisconsin Technical College System Board Daniel Clancy, President Contact: Donna Jordan, Executive Staff Assistant 4622 University Avenue P.O. Box 7874 Madison, WI 53707-7874 Phone: (608) 267-9066 Fax: (608) 266-1285 TTY: (608) 267-2483 Email: donna.jordan@wtcsystem.edu Website: http://www.wtcsystem.edu/ 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. Maternal and Child Health (Wisconsin) Linda Hale, Family Health Section Chief State Division of Public Health One West Wilson Street, Room 351 P.O. Box 2659 Madison, WI 53701-2659 Phone: (608) 266-3890 Fax: (608) 267-3824 Email: Linda.Hale@dhs.wisconsin.gov Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/dph_bfch/MCH/ State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Special Education Team (Wisconsin) Stephanie J. Petska State Department of Public Instruction Division for Learning Support-Equity and Advocacy 125 South Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 Phone: (608) 266-1781 Toll-Free: (800) 441-4563 Fax: (608) 267-3746 TTY: (608) 267-2427 Email: sharon.stark@dpi.wi.gov Website: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/dlsea/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. Wisconsin Technical College System Board Brent Smith, President Contact: Donna Jordan, Executive Staff Assistant P.O. Box 7874 4622 University Avenue Madison, WI 53707-7874 Phone: (608) 266-1207 Fax: (608) 266-1285 TTY: (608) 267-2483 Email: donna.jordan@wtcsystem.edu Website: http://www.wtcsystem.edu/board/index.htm State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Anthony Evers, State Superintendent Contact: Michael Thompson, Executive Assistant 125 South Webster Street P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53707-7841 Phone: (608) 266-3584 Toll-Free: (800) 441-4563 Fax: (608) 266-5188 TTY: (608) 267-2427 Email: michael.thompson@dpi.wi.gov Website: http://dpi.wi.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. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Connie Hutchison, Executive Secretary Contact: Cassie Weisensel, Office Operations Associate P.O. Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 Phone: (608) 267-2206 Fax: (608) 267-2808 Email: HEABmail@wisconsin.gov or cassie.weisensel@wisconsin.gov Website: http://heab.state.wi.us/ State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation Richard George, Chief Executive Officer Contact: Amy Kerwin, Chief Guaranty Officer 2401 International Lane Madison, WI 53704-3192 Phone: (608) 246-1800 Toll-Free: (800) 236-5900 Fax: (800) 375-5288 Email: dmccoy@glhec.org or akerwin@glhec.org Website: http://www.mygreatlakes.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. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Dr. Connie Hutchison, Executive Secretary Contact: Cassie Weisensel, Office Operations Associate Suite 902 131 West Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 267-2206 Fax: (608) 267-2808 Email: cassie.weisensel@wisconsin.gov or heabmail@wisconsin.gov Website: http://www.heab.state.wi.us/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Wisconsin Humanities Council Dena Wortzel, Executive Director Michael Kean, Associate Director Suite F 222 South Bedford Street Madison, WI 53703-3688 Phone: (608) 262-0706 Fax: (608) 263-7970 Email: contact@wisconsinhumanities.org or mkean@wisc.edu Website: http://www.wisconsinhumanities.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. Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (Wisconsin) Richard Grobschmidt, Assistant State Superintendent Contact: Roslyn Wise, Executive Staff Assistant State Department of Public Instruction P.O. Box 7841 125 South Webster Street Madison, WI 53707-7841 Phone: (608) 266-2205 Toll-Free: (800) 441-4563 Fax: (608) 266-8770 Email: roslyn.wise@dpi.wi.gov or richard.grobschmidt@dpi.wi.gov Website: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/dltcl/ 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. Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support (WI FACETS) Jan Serak, Executive Co-Director Courtney Salzer, PTIC and RPTAC Co-Director 2714 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: (414) 374-4645 Toll-Free: (877) 374-0511 Fax: (414) 374-4655 TTY: (414) 374-4635 Email: csalzer@wifacets.org or jserak@wifacets.org Website: http://www.wifacets.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. Wisconsin PTA Roxanne Starks, President Contact: Tami Robinson, Executive Administrator Suite 102 4797 Hayes Road Madison, WI 53704-3256 Phone: (608) 244-1455 Fax: (608) 244-4785 Email: wi_office@pta.org Website: http://www.wisconsinpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Wisconsin) Charlene Dwyer, Administrator State Department of Workforce Development 201 East Washington Avenue, Suite A100 P.O. Box 7852 Madison, WI 53707-7852 Phone: (608) 261-0050 Toll-Free: (800) 442-3477 Toll-Free Restrictions: WI residents only Fax: (608) 260-3165 TTY: (888) 877-5939 Email: charlene.dwyer@dwd.wi.gov or charlene.dwyer@dwd.state.wi.us Website: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/ 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. Great Lakes West Comprehensive Center Linda E. Miller Ted Stilwill, Chief Officer Contact: Elizabeth Kershaw, Administrative Support Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (640) 649-6625 Toll-Free: (800) 356-2735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: linda.miller@learningpt.org or ted.stilwill@learningpt.org Website: http://www.learningpt.org/greatlakeswest/index.php 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. Programs for Educational Opportunity Dr. Percy Bates University of Michigan 1005 School of Education 610 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1259 Phone: (734) 763-9910 Fax: (734) 763-2137 Email: pbates@umich.edu or emimms@umich.edu Website: http://www.peo.soe.umich.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. Parents Plus (Wisconsin) Susan Rodriguez, Executive Director Yvette Dobbs, Parental Information and Resources (PIRC) Director Karen Apitz, PAT and Early Learning Coordinator Contact: Eric Smith, Evaluator Suite 100 660 East Mason Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 755-8700 Toll-Free: (877) 384-1769 Fax: (414) 755-8252 Email: info@parentspluswi.org Website: http://www.parentspluswi.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 Midwest Dr. Matt Dawson Learning Point Associates Suite 200 1120 East Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563-1486 Phone: (630) 649-6500 Toll-Free: (866) 730-6735 Fax: (630) 649-6700 Email: relmidwest@learningpt.org or matt.dawson@learningpt.org Website: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/ 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. North Central Regional Resource Center Dr. Michael N. Sharpe Maureen Hawes, Center Coordinator Institute on Community Integration Five Pattee Hall 150 Pillsbury Drive, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: (612) 624-9722 Fax: (612) 624-9344 Email: hawes001@umn.edu or sharp004@umn.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/blogsection/9/55/ 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 (V Chicago) Kristine Cohn, Secretary's Regional Representative Todd Zoellick, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Suite 1427 500 West Madison Street Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: (312) 730-1700 Fax: (312) 730-1407 Email: todd.zoellick@ed.gov or kristine.cohn@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#5 |
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