Title VI Indian Education
Indian Education Program
The Indian Education Program is funded by the Federal Formula Title VI Grant through the US Department of Education, Office of Indian Education. This program supports and advocates for the success of our Native American students.
We serve as advocates within the school system to assist students with academic and personal challenges
We connect students to resources within their buildings and the community
We expose students to higher educational opportunities, work and community programs, and assist with registering for the ACT
We monitor attendance and problem solve when attendance is an issue
We contact parents with academic, behavioral and attendance concerns
We attend IEP and/or SIT meetings, and accompany students to court appearances per the request of parents or staff
We continually collaborate with staff (teachers, counselors, principals, social workers and truancy coordinators).
In addition to the regular school year, the program offers and culturally rich Indian Education Summer School for eligible Native American students who have just completed grades K-7.
The program is typically for two weeks in June, and breakfast, lunch and transportation are provided. It is a unique program exploring the culture, heritage, language and art of Indigenous People through the arts. Students enrich their math skills, spatial relationships, even geometry. They also read poems and short stories about Native American culture, and novels with Native American protagonists. Students are also given the opportunity to put up a tipi, build an authentic drum, rawhide rattle and many other authentic relating to the history of various tribes.
TITLE VI INDIAN EDUCATION FAST FACTS
Funder: Federal Grant
Award Amount: $
Time Period: 1 year
Number of Students Served:
Schools Served: All Schools Districtwide
Program Manager: Jennifer Bagshaw, Indian Education Coordinator, jbagshaw@tps501.org