Title VII Indian Education Program
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How are needs identified?
- Survey of parents, teachers and secondary Native students
- A review of testing and attendance data
- Community input
- An analysis of the previous year's program
How is the Indian Education Program funded?
Completed 506 forms help generate funds so
we can provide supplemental services to Native children.
The 506 form is a federal form that certifies student
eligibility for the Title VII, Indian Education Program. If you, your child or his/her grandparent are an enrolled member of an American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Group, then your child may be eligible to be enrolled in the Title VII, Indian Education Program. [Learn more]
A program plan is developed each year and submitted for funding. The
program is currently operating under a five year plan
submitted in 2008.
What services are provided by the Indian Education Program?
- Academic tutoring
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Native language studies
- Counseling
- Career and post secondary training exploration
How can parents become involved?
Join the Native Advisory Committee. Members include parents of Native
students, teachers, and Native secondary students. The committee
meets on a regular basis to offer assistance and recommendations
with respect to the program. For more information on the Native Advisory Committee, please call our office at 742-4445.
Attend a family Evening Program. This is a great
opportunity for families to participate in a variety
of activities. Families have enjoyed Native drumming,
computer literacy, gym activities, arts and crafts, academic
tutoring and Native language instruction. For more information
on the Evening Program, please call our office at 742-4445.
Volunteer at your child's school. Talk to your Indian Education tutor/counselor
in elementary and middle schools or your Title VII Indian Education Community Counselor
in some middle schools and high schools to see what you can do to help your child
achieve.
How does the Indian Education provide support to
ASD personnel?
Classes, offered through Alaska Pacific University or University of
Alaska Anchorage for credit, are one way we reach teachers
with new materials and information. Title VII, Indian Education staff members are also available
to speak at teacher meetings, staff training and other
gatherings. Our library/resource center is full of books, media, materials
and ideas for activities that can be presented in the
classroom. Finally, we review many new materials, both
media and in print, for their sensitivity and accuracy.
What is in the future?
The collection of 506 forms is an ongoing effort. With the collection of higher numbers of 506 forms we can staff additional schools
and continue to provide academic and cultural support.
We plan to offer Native language studies in more schools
and conduct additional Culturally Responsive training sessions for Anchorage School District
staff.
The Title VII, Indian Education Program will continue to assist Alaska Native
and Native American students in achieving and exceeding Alaska state
standards. During spring and summer breaks we will offer enrichment programs with academic, cultural and language components.
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