RIDE Offices Although most of our work at the Rhode Island Department of Education draws on and involves staff members from across the agency, we have organized our staff into 10 offices, each with its own functions and responsibilities. Our Offices College and Career Readiness Commissioner's Office Data and Technology Services Educator Excellence and Certification Services Finance Human Resources Instruction, Assessment & Curriculum Legal School Building Authority School & District Improvement School Opportunities Statewide Efficiencies Student, Community & Academic Supports RIDE Staff Directory Access Directory Visiting RIDE Our office is open to the public during normal business hours. We are located in downtown Providence, at 80 Washington St. or 255 Westminster St. (two entrances to the same building). We advise calling ahead to make an appointment before coming to RIDE for a meeting or for information. Our main number is (401) 222-4600. For more details, please see Visiting RIDE