Welcome
The Title VII support team provides programs and services for Native
Americans. More information about these services
will be added during the month of October, 2008. For information
about the programs and services available, contact Kandy Claybaugh,
Executive Director of Special Programs and Grants at
claybks@d11.org or contact our
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What We Believe
Vision:
Provide a program
that addresses the culturally related academic needs
of the Native American student populations in Colorado Springs School District 11.
Mission:
The mission of the Indian Education Program is
to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American
Indians enabling them to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to be
successful 21st century graduates.
The Indian Education Program is committed to connecting families of American
Indian students with culture, community and education. The Program is federally
funded as part of civil rights legislation and treaty guarantees through the
Office of Indian Education in Washington D.C.
Student Eligibility
- The student must be enrolled in District 11.
- Either the student or a biological parent or
grandparent must be or must have been enrolled or recognized by an Indian
tribe, group or band.
- The parent or guardian of the student needs
to complete a Federal “506” Form indicating the student's heritage.
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Programs & Services
Program Goals
- Provide services that
address the culturally related academic needs of Native American
students.
- Extend program services
to all qualified Native American students.
- Improve cultural
awareness and self esteem among Program students.
- Increase the number of
Native American students successfully completing high school and
pursuing higher education.
- Provide support and
guidance for school staff in the selection of curriculum using Native
American literature and provide assistance and materials to insure the
accuracy of Native American history and contributions.
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Parent Resources
Teaching Young Children About Native Americans - an ERIC resource
U.S. Department of Education Title VII Website -
provides information o policy, the purpose and program descriptions
Encyclopedia
of Native American Contributions to the World -
includes 15,000 Years of
Inventions and Innovations. This book won a 2002 Colorado Book Award from
the Colorado Center for the Book
National Museum of the American Indian |
Teacher Resources
Encyclopedia
of Native American Contributions to the World -
includes 15,000
Years of Inventions and Innovations. This book won a 2002 Colorado Book
Award from the Colorado Center for the Book
National Museum of the American Indian
A - Z Teacher Stuff
- includes lesson resources and materials on
Native Americans
Teaching Respect for Native Peoples - includes a list of do's and
don'ts, and recommended books as well as books to avoid
Deconstructing Myths about Native Americans
The Indian Reading Series
- includes lesson plans and resources for all grade levels
Young Native American
Writers Contest - high school resource
Critical Bibliography on North American Indians for Grades K-12 - a
Smithsonian Institute resource
S-Collection - includes recommended books and print materials on Native
American topics
Interactive Map - a PBS resource that shows migration and relocation of
Native Americans over time
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