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resource Training Material

Taking the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment and Action Plan Into Practice: Administrator Training 3

Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Description: Administrator Training 3 will include information and activities to explain the structure and content of the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment Action Plan. Partners will review two action plan resources associated with culturally responsive instruction and discuss ways to use the action plan in the continuous improvement process. Partnership or Research Alliance: American Indian Education Research Alliance Audience: Title V...
Mar 03, 2021
resource Training Material

Taking the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment and Action Plan Into Practice: Practitioner Training 1

Time: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Description: Administrator Training 1 will include information and activities to explain the purpose and development of the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment Surveys (administrator, teacher, and student versions) and the structure and content of the associated Native American Needs Assessment Action Plan. Participants will learn and apply a process for adapting the surveys to their contexts by prioritizing and eliminating sections and d...
Nov 23, 2020
resource Training Material

Taking the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment and Action Plan Into Practice: Practitioner Training 1

Time: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Description: Practitioner Training 1 will include information and activities to explain the purpose and development of the North Dakota Native American Needs Assessment Surveys (administrator, teacher, and student versions) and the structure and content of the associated Native American Needs Assessment Action Plan. Participants will review the strategies associated with two of the need areas in the action plan, select strategies and resources, and ...
Nov 16, 2020
resource Fact Sheet/Infographic/FAQ

Native Youth Count

This guide can help you ensure your child is accurately identified in school so they can receive services, benefits, and resources available for Native youth
Jun 08, 2020
resource Video

Strategies for Improving the Accuracy of Native Student Identification

This REL Northwest video explains the importance of properly identifying Native youth to ensure appropriate program funding, uphold treaty obligations, and track student achievement. It also suggests how to create school- or district-wide engagement plans for reaching out to Native families and caregivers.
Jun 08, 2020
Blog

Supporting Native Students Through Accurate Identification and Holistic Supports

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students and families are eligible for various educational services and opportunities, many of which stem from the unique political relationship between tribal nations and the U.S. government. To ensure AIAN students receive these resources and benefits--and other supports they need to succeed in school--the adults in their lives must have the information they need to advocate for them. REL Northwest has created an infographic to support these efforts....
Date published:
Nov 22, 2019
Blog

The Past, Present, and Future Role of Tribal Community Members in Education

For many American Indian and Alaska Native people, education is a continuum. Whether through structured approaches or more informal means, elders and other tribal leaders tend to place a great significance on supporting and guiding youth as they grow and develop. This special involvement can take different forms, including apprenticeships and mentorships. It is also a traditional value for many American Indian and Alaska Native tribes, as the development of knowledge and expertise over a pe...
Date published:
Mar 11, 2019
Blog

Elevating Native Student Success and Empowering Tribal Education Sovereignty: Recent and Future Work with the Northwest Tribal Educators Alliance

With the authorization of the 1972 Indian Education Act, Northwest Indian educators recognized the importance of addressing the culturally related academic needs of Indian students in the region. To this end, they have partnered with REL Northwest on various key initiatives, including a Native Education Advisory Board, a reading series, professional development for teachers, and a variety of initiatives based on Indian education research and best practices.
Date published:
Nov 19, 2018