Resources for Assessing and Addressing the Needs of Native American Students

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. CT

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Description: In this conference session, speakers will present a tool to help districts and schools better understand the strengths, challenges, and needs of Native American students. The presenters will then share examples of resources to help teachers understand and use culturally responsive instructional practices and address student well-being. The presenters will also provide examples of lessons that both integrate Native American history and culture and address state standards.

Partnership or Research Alliance: American Indian Education Research Alliance

Audience: District and school administrators K-12 teachers

Speakers: Ceri Dean-REL Central Kerry Englert-REL Central

Report Citation: Englert, K., Underwood, K, Fredericks, L., Stewart, J., & Dean, C. (2020). Guide to conducting a needs assessment for American Indian students (REL 2020-032). U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Central. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel