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OVERVIEW

The Region 12 Comprehensive Center serves Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri

The Region 12 Comprehensive Center (R12CC), serving Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, is one of 19 regional centers across the nation that help state education agencies (SEAs) to implement, scale, and sustain evidence-based programs, practices, and interventions that support improved educator and student outcomes. Operated by McREL International, in partnership with the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), R12CC collaborates with these SEAs to provide high quality technical assistance, build collaborative relationships, support local educational agencies to make systemic changes, and disseminate research-based practices.

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Advisory Board

The board advises R12CC staff on strategies for monitoring and addressing the educational needs of the region, maintaining a high standard of quality, and carrying out activities in a manner that promotes improved student achievement.

Dr. Katy Anthes

Commissioner, Colorado Department of Education

Ms. Julie Dalton

Elementary Principal, Purdy R-II School District (MO)

Ms. Beth Davey

Teacher, Ritenour School District (MO)

Dr. Joseph Davis

Superintendent of Schools, Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District (MO)

Ms. Stacey Green

Elementary Principal, Stockton Unified School District 271 (KS)

Dr. Carolyn Haug

Director, Research and Impact, Colorado Department of Education

Dr. Dan Jorgensen

Accountability Support Manager, Colorado Department of Education

Dr. Adena Miller

Assistant Director of Special Education, Jeffco Public Schools (CO)

Dr. Brad Neuenswander

Deputy Commissioner, Kansas State Department of Education

Mr. Jeff Pegues

Assistant Superintendent, Parsons Unified School District 503 (KS)

Mr. James Regier

Retired Superintendent, Remington-Whitewater Unified School District 206 (KS)

Dr. Marla Sheppard

Deputy Superintendent, Division of Academics, Kansas City Public Schools (MO)

Dr. Margie Vandeven

Commissioner, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Dr. Shiloh Vincent

Superintendent, McPherson Unified School District 418 (KS)

Dr. Randy Watson

Commissioner, Kansas State Department of Education

Team Members

Region 12 Comprehensive Center staff members are knowledgeable educators and researchers whose experience and expertise combines to meet the unique challenges faced by schools and districts in Region 12.