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State Services and Resources 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Agency U.S. Department of Education Sponsored State & Regional Services and Resources Comprehensive Regional Assistance Center Equity Assistance Center Regional Educational Laboratory Regional Resource Center Secretary's Regional Representative and Regional Office State Arts Agency  Promote high-quality education in the arts. Tennessee Arts Commission Rich Boyd, Executive Director Contact: Kim Leavitt, Director of Arts Education 401 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-0780 Phone: (615) 532-5934 Fax: (615) 741-8559 TTY: (615) 741-1701 Email: kim.leavitt@state.tn.us or rich.boyd@state.tn.us Website: http://www.arts.state.tn.us/ 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 (Tennessee) Barbara Wall, Director of Child Care Services State Department of Human Services Citizen Plaza, 14th Floor 400 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: (615) 313-4778 Fax: (615) 532-9956 TTY: (800) 270-1349 Email: Barbara.Wall@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/ 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 (Tennessee) Kelly Wilkerson, State Coordinator Tennessee Historical Society Ground Floor War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: (615) 741-8934 Fax: (615) 741-8937 Email: kellyw@tennesseehistory.org Website: http://www.tennesseehistoryday.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 (Tennessee) Dr. Julie McCargar, Executive Director, Federal Programs Dr. Debbie Owens, Associate Executive Director Contact: Karen Munn, Homeless Consultant State Department of Education Andrew Johnson Tower, Fifth Floor 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0379 Phone: (615) 532-6297 Fax: (615) 532-8536 Email: karen.munn@state.tn.us or betty.cochran@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/education/fedprog/fphomeless.shtml 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 (Tennessee) George Little, Commissioner Sharmila J. Patel, Director of Education State Department of Corrections Rachel Jackson Building, Fourth Floor 320 Sixth Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37243-0465 Phone: (615) 741-1000 x8176 Fax: (615) 532-3065 Email: sharmila.patel@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/correction/ State Director of Adult Education Provide students with opportunities to develop skills needed to qualify for further education, job training, and better employment. Division of Adult Education (Tennessee) Phil White II, Administrator State Department of Labor and Workforce Development 220 French Landing Drive Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: (615) 741-7054 Toll-Free: (800) 531-1515 Fax: (615) 532-4899 Email: phil.white@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/AE/ 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 Services (Tennessee) Susan R. Cooper, Commissioner Dr. Theodora Pinnock, Maternal and Child Health Section Chief Contact: Jacqueline Johnson, Director of Children's Special Services State Department of Health Cordell Hull Building, Fifth Floor 425 Fifth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37247-0101 Phone: (615) 741-0361 Fax: (615) 741-1063 Email: tn.health@state.tn.us Website: http://health.state.tn.us/MCH/css.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. Tennessee Board of Regents Charles W. Manning, Chancellor Dr. Paula Short, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Robert Adams, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Contact: Phyllis Anderson, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Suite 350 1415 Murfreesboro Road Nashville, TN 37217-2833 Phone: (615) 366-4400 Fax: (615) 366-3922 Email: phyllis.anderson@tbr.edu or chancellor@tbr.edu Website: http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/ 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 (Tennessee) Susan R. Cooper, Commissioner Dr. Theodora P. Pinnock, State Director of Maternal and Child Health State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Cordell Hull Building, Fifth Floor 425 Fifth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-0101 Phone: (615) 741-7353 Fax: (615) 741-1063 Email: theodora.pinnock@state.tn.us or susan.cooper@state.tn.us Website: http://health.state.tn.us/MCH/index.html State Director of Special Education Ensure appropriate services and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Division of Special Education (Tennessee) Joseph Fisher, Assistant Commissioner State Department of Education Seventh Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0380 Phone: (615) 741-2851 Toll-Free: (888) 212-3162 Fax: (615) 532-9412 TTY: (615) 741-2237 Email: joe.fisher@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/education/speced/ 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 (Tennessee) Ralph Barnatt, Assistant Commissioner Contact: Martha Hicks, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner State Department of Education Andrew Johnson Tower, Fourth Floor 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0383 Phone: (615) 532-2800 Fax: (615) 532-8226 Email: Martha.Hicks@state.tn.us or Ralph.Barnett@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/education/cte/ State Education Agency (State Department of Education) Provide information, resources, and technical assistance on educational matters to the schools and the residents. Tennessee State Department of Education Dr. Timothy K. Webb, Commissioner Contact: Janice Mann, Administrative Assistant Andrew Johnson Tower, Sixth Floor 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0375 Phone: (615) 741-2731 Fax: (615) 532-4791 Email: Education.Comments@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.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. Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Tim Phelps, Associate Executive Director, Grants and Scholarships Naomi Derryberry, Director of Grant Programs Contact: Robert Biggers, Director of Lottery Scholarship Programs Suite 1510, Parkway Towers 404 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0820 Phone: (615) 741-1346 Toll-Free: (800) 342-1663 Toll-Free Restrictions: TN residents only Fax: (615) 741-6101 Email: naomi.derryberry@state.tn.us Website: http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays/index.html State Guaranty Agency Private, non-profit corporations designated to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Levis Hughes, Associate Executive Director for Loan Administration Contact: Stephanie Aylor, Student Loan Program Administrator for Loan Administration Suite 1510, Parkway Towers 404 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0820 Phone: (615) 741-1346 x139 Toll-Free: (800) 342-1663 Fax: (615) 741-6101 Email: stephanie.aylor@state.tn.us or levis.hughes@state.tn.us Website: http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays/index.html 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. Tennessee Higher Education Commission Dr. Richard G. Rhoda, Executive Director Contact: Lovella Carter, Executive Secretary Parkway Towers Suite 1900 404 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243-0830 Phone: (615) 741-3605 Fax: (615) 741-6230 Email: lovella.carter@state.tn.us Website: http://www.state.tn.us/thec/ State Humanities Council Funds and conducts humanities-based cultural and educational programs. Humanities Tennessee Robert Cheatham, President Contact: Paul McCoy, Program Officer Suite 306 306 Gay Street Nashville, TN 37201 Phone: (615) 770-0006 x17 Fax: (615) 770-0007 Email: paul@humanitiestennessee.org or lacey@humanitiestennessee.org Website: http://www.humanitiestennessee.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. Tennessee State Library and Archives Jeanne D. Sugg, State Librarian and Archivist Contact: Genny Carter, Public Relations and Data Coordinator 403 Seventh Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: (615) 741-2764 Fax: (615) 532-9293 Email: genny.carter@state.tn.us or jeanne.sugg@state.tn.us Website: http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/ State Literacy Resource Center Assist adult education practitioners in locating and accessing the most current materials in their issue area. Center for Literacy Studies (Tennessee) Geri Mulligan Dr. Beth Bingman, Associate Director Beth Ponder, Associate Director Contact: Anna Bogle, Coordinator University of Tennessee--Knoxville Suite 312 600 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37996-4135 Phone: (865) 974-4109 Toll-Free: (877) 340-0546 Toll-Free Restrictions: TN residents only Fax: (865) 974-3857 Email: abogle@utk.edu or gmulliga@utk.edu Website: http://cls.coe.utk.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. Support and Training for Exceptional Parents, Inc. (Tennessee) Jenness M. Roth, Executive Director 712 Professional Plaza Greeneville, TN 37745 Phone: (423) 639-0125 Toll-Free: (800) 280-7837 Toll-Free Restrictions: TN residents only Fax: (423) 636-8217 TTY: (423) 639-8802 Email: information@tnstep.org Website: http://www.tnstep.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. Tennessee PTA Cindy Dearing, President Kathy Patty, President-elect Karen Davis, First Vice President Contact: Donna Reagan, Office Administrator 1905 Acklen Avenue Nashville, TN 37212-3788 Phone: (615) 383-9740 Toll-Free: (888) 782-5712 Toll-Free Restrictions: TN residents only Fax: (615) 383-9741 Email: ptaoffice@tnpta.org Website: http://www.tnpta.org/ State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Coordinates and provides counseling, evaluation, and job placement services for people with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Tennessee) Gina Lodge, Commissioner Andrea Cooper, Assistant Commissioner Linda Fleming, Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Services State Department of Human Services Citizens Plaza State Office Building, 15th Floor 400 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: (615) 313-4714 Fax: (615) 741-4165 TTY: (615) 313-5695 Email: Andrea.Cooper@state.tn.us Website: http://tennessee.gov/humanserv/rehab/vrs.htm 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. Appalachia Region Comprehensive Center Dr. Sharon Harsh, Chief Program Officer and Director Dr. Caitlin Howley, Associate Director Contact: Carolyn Reynolds, Executive Assistant P.O. Box 1348 Charleston, WV 25325-1348 Phone: (304) 347-0407 Toll-Free: (800) 624-9120 Fax: (304) 347-0487 Email: info@arcc.edvantia.org or carolyn.reynolds@edvantia.org Website: http://www.arcc.edvantia.org/ 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. Southeastern Equity Center Jerry Graniero Tery J Medina, Associate Director Contact: Grace Reyes, Office and Business Manager Miami Equity Associates, Inc. Suite 304 1401 East Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 765-3553 Fax: (954) 523-3340 Email: info@southeastequity.org Website: http://www.southeastequity.org/main.html 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 Appalachia Robert J. Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer Lee Gunn, President, Insitute for Public Research Dr. Robert R. Spillane, Director, Education Center Contact: Donald Cymrot, Managing Director, Education Center 4825 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: (703) 824-2000 Fax: (703) 824-2511 Email: inquiries@cna.org or cymrotd@cna.org Website: http://www.cna.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. Mid-South Regional Resource Center Dr. Richard Lewis Contact: Judy Johns, Marketing and Communications Coordinator The Alliance for Systems Change Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky One Quality Street, Suite 722 Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 257-4921 Fax: (859) 257-4353 TTY: (859) 257-2903 Email: jjohn@uky.edu Website: http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/msrrc 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 (IV Atlanta) Dr. Anne Hancock, Secretary's Regional Representative Lavin Gartland, Deputy Secretary's Regional Representative Contact: Malissa Coleman, Program Specialist U.S. Department of Education Suite 19T40 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 562-6225 Fax: (404) 562-6520 Email: malissa.coleman@ed.gov or lavin.gartland@ed.gov Website: http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html#4 |
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