Categorical Programs

The Native American - Native Alaskan Educational Program

 Serving Native American and Native Alaskan students at the elementary, middle and high school level.

The mission of the Native American / Native Alaskan Program is:

  • To assist our Native American and Native Alaskan students in fulfilling their academic education.
  • To preserve and enlighten an understanding of Native culture within the school and their community.
  •  To inspire and enable all students to realize their full  potential and to become responsible, successful and caring adults.  

For more information about the Indian Education Program Contact: Earline M. Bala

Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indian Education Advisor

425-204-3474

Who is eligible for services?

 To be eligible for these program services, a student must complete a Title VII Indian Certification form. This form certifies that a student is enrolled in a district school.  The program provides services for all students who meet any of the following qualifications:

  • Member of a tribe, band or other organized group of Indians including those terminated since 1940.
  • Child or grandchild of any such member mentioned above.
  •  An Eskimo, Aleut or other Alaskan Native.
  • Considered by the Secretary of the Department of Interior to be a Native American or Native Alaskan.

Benefits of the Native American / Native Alaskan Educational Program Include:

  • Increased academic achievement by improving school performance K-12.
  • Increased school attendance with those students who have a high rate of absenteeism.
  • In-court advocacy for Native youth and their parents regarding the BECCA Bill, No Child Left Behind and other juvenile issues.
  • Advising and referrals to outside community agencies based on identified student and family needs.
  • Assistance for students and families needing confidential drug and alcohol referrals.
  • Facilitation for the higher education application process (college and vocational schools) for high school seniors and their families.
  • Assistance for accessing scholarships and financial aid through Native American/Native Alaskan agencies, organizations and corporations.
  • Advocates for students and their families regarding Special Education and IEP’s.