KPBSD Indigenous Education

Supporting KPBSD Alaska Indigeneous Students and their Families

Who are we and what do we do?

The KPBSD Indigenous Education Program supports Alaska Native/Native American students for a successful experience throughout their K-12 schooling years. This is done through family engagement opportunities, increased Indigenous content in the classroom, small group instruction in our remote schools, and on-site cultural programming.

What are our yearly objectives?

Our 23-24 school year objectives are to:

Increase academic achievement
Increase knowledge of cultural identity/awareness
Increase parent participation

What do we actually do?

School Based Programs:

School Aides in Port Graham, Tyonek, and Nanwalek
Cultural Activities in the classroom (making drums, akutaq/nivagi)
Kenai Peninsula Native Youth Leaders
Indigenous content and lessons for classroom check out
Indigenous History/Culture Professional Development

Family Engagement Activities:

Community-Wide Activities:

Indigenous Language Film Festival

How are we funded?

The Indigenous Education Program is funded by the Federal Government's Office of Indian Education, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education. Annual funding of the program is based on the number of individual qualifying students enrolled in KPBSD. Student eligibility for Indigenous Education support is determined solely on the submission of an Office of Indian Eduation 506 form.

Indigenous Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee, made up of parents, elders and youth, meets three times a year to provide input regarding the services provided to Indigenous students through KPBSD. The committee reviews program activities, staffing, and provides input toward the determination of program priorities. To learn more, review minutes from our past meetings, see who is on the committee, please see The Advisory Committee page.

How do I enroll my child?

To enroll, complete the 506 form, linked below.

Forms can be turned in at your school office or can be emailed to Rachel Pioch rpioch@kpbsd.org.

One form per child. Please make sure to include tribal enrollment information or a picture of a CDIB card, tribal letter, etc. See Rachel Pioch if you need assistance.