If you have any questions or comments regarding our programs, please call or write to us at:
U.S. Department Of Education
OERI/ORAD
555 New Jersey Avenue NW.
Washington, DC 20208-5572
Contact: (202)-219-2164
Below is a list of telephone numbers for our programs:
State and Local Services Division
The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development recognizes schools and school districts with comprehensive professional development that results in improved teaching and learning.
Sharon Horn
Telephone: (202) 219-2187
E-mail: Sharon.Horn@ed.gov
Regional Educational Laboratory Program helps educators and administrators "put the pieces of educational improvement together" and expand reform efforts to benefit schools in all communities.
Contact: Carol Chelemer
Telephone: (202) 219-2187.
E-mail: Carol.Chelemer@ed.gov
Knowledge Applications Division
Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes outstanding public and private schools across America.
Telephone: (202) 219-2149.
E-mail: Blue.Ribbon@ed.gov
Evaluation Activities include independent program evaluations to enhance and improve existing programs.
Contact: Nancy Loy
Telephone: (202) 219-2149
E-mail: Nancy.Loy@ed.gov
The System of Expert Panels identifies and shares promising and exemplary products and programs in the following topic areas: math and science education; gender equity; safe, disciplined and drug free schools; and technology education. For further information on the System of Expert Panels, please contact the appropriate federal coordinator listed below.
Math/Science Expert Panel
Contact: Carol Sue Fromboluti
Telephone: (202) 219-2087
E-mail:
Carol_Fromboluti@ed.gov
Gender Equity Expert Panel
Contact: Sue Klein
Telephone: (202) 219-2038
E-mail: Sue.Klein@ed.gov
Safe, Disciplined, and Drug-Free Schools Expert Panel
Ann Weinheimer
Telephone: (202) 708-5939
E-mail: Ann.Weinheimer@ed.gov
Technology Expert Panel
Contact: Diane Aleem
Telephone: (202) 219-2148
E-mailDiane.Aleem@ed.gov
Development and Demonstration Programs Division
The Center for Civic Education sponsors "We the People...The Citizen and the Constitution," an instructional program on the history and principles of American constitutional democracy for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Contact: Steve O'Brien
Telephone: (202) 219-2141
E-mail: Steve.O'Brien@ed.gov
Eisenhower Professional Development Federal Activities help projects that promote high-quality teacher professional development in the core academic subjects.
Contact: Carolyn Warren
Telephone: (202) 219-2206.
E-mail: Carolyn.Warren@ed.gov
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education collects, and shares model K- 12 curriculum and instructional materials.
Contact: Liz Barnes
Telephone: (202) 219-2210.
E-mail: Elizabeth.Barnes@ed.gov
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards establishes high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; and develops and operates a national voluntary system to assess and certify teachers who meet those standards.
Contact: Thelma Leenhouts
Telephone: (202) 219-2065
E-mail: Thelma.Leenhouts@ed.gov
The Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Education Consortia serve ten regions of the country and work with the ENC to disseminate effective materials and teaching methods.
Contact: Barbara Humes
Telephone: (202) 219-1376.
E-mail: Barbara.Humes@ed.gov
Fund for the Improvement of Education supports nationally significant programs to improve educational quality.
Contact: Beverly Farrar
Telephone: (202) 219-1301.
E-mail: Beverly.Farrar@ed.gov
Fund for the Improvement of Education/Character Education Partnerships awards grants to state education agencies that partner with one or more local education agencies to design and administer character education projects.
Contact: Beverly Farrar
Telephone: (202) 219-1301.
E-mail: Beverly.Farrar@ed.gov
Regional Technology in Education Consortia help teachers and others integrate advanced technologies into classrooms.
Contact: Please go to the program's homepage to view the list of contacts for each geographical region.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) simulates technological innovation, utilizes small business to meet federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increases private sector commercialization.
Contact: Lee Eiden
Telephone: (202) 219-2004
E-mail: sbir@ed.gov
Star Schools Program funds multi-state distance education partnerships to improve teaching and learning.
Contact: Jean Tolliver
Telephone: (202) 219-2097.
E-mail: Jean.Tolliver@ed.gov
Technology Innovation Challenge Grants help local consortia expand new applications of technology to strengthen school reform.
Telephone: (202) 208-3882.
E-mail: ito.staff1@ed.gov
Telecommunications Demonstration Project for Mathematics helps teachers prepare students to achieve state math content standards.
Contact: Jean Tolliver
Telephone: (202) 219-2097.
E-mail: Jean.Tolliver@ed.gov