Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is a division of the United States Department of Education. Its purpose is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching and learning by providing leadership, technical assistance, and financial things. Responsibilities. The Office is responsible for directing, coordinating, and recommending policy for programs designed to: Organization. The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is under the supervision of the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, who reports to the  Secretary and Deputy Secretary. The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education serves as principal adviser to the Secretary of Education on all matters related to elementary and secondary education. The current Assistant Secretary is Frank Brogan, who has been serving since his Senate confirmation on June 25, 2018. Previous office holders include: Ann Whalen (2015–2017), Deborah Delisle (2012–2015), and Thelma Melendez (2009–2011). The Office includes 6 Departments: