One91 American Indian Education Program
A program through the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191, the American Indian Education Program preserves and presents the unique political, sovereign, cultural, traditional and spiritual values of American Indian Tribal Nations through education. The program explores the rich indigenous heritage, history and narratives of the many American Indian tribes, and strives to restore and promote the innovative and importance of the culture. Students across the district and at all grade levels participate in programming honoring American Indians.
Mission:
To guide American Indian students in graduating from high school with a quality education and a positive cultural identity.
Vision:
American Indian students are empowered to reach their full potential through educational experiences that value their cultural identities.
Funding:
One91 American Indian Education Programming is funded through two grants:
1.) Federal Title VI Grant; and
2.) Minnesota Department of Education - American Indian Education Aid.
American Indian Parent Advisory Committee
The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) serves as an advisory role to District One91 and ensures that American Indian students are receiving culturally-relevant and equitable educational opportunities and experiences.
AIPACs are critical to the achievement and success of American Indian students statewide, and its presence, input, and knowledge is key to strengthening district and parent partnerships.
For the AIPAC to make informed decisions, the district must afford the committee the information and data needed to make sound recommendations. This information includes, but is not limited to, testing data, attendance data, graduation rates, and student count information.
In addition to this valuable work, the AIPAC and district must closely collaborate each spring on annual compliance (also known as the vote of concurrence or nonconcurrence). Annual compliance is a mid-year reflection point for the committee, and has its own unique requirements within state statutes.
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/indian/parent/
American Indian College Resources - Blaze Your Bright Path
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