Native American Education Program
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Program Information
The Native American Education Program (NAEP) consists of multi-funded, supplemental supports intended to meet the special academic and cultural needs of Native American students in the areas of reading, math and attendance.
- Federal ESSA Grant - Title VI
- U.S. Department of Education - Impact Aid
- Bureau of Indian Education Program - Johnson O'Malley funds (JOM)
Parent Advisory Committee
NAEP partners with the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and is composed of:
- Parents and guardians of Native American students
- A teacher representative
- Secondary student
Family Culture Night immediately follows PAC
meetings.
Program Services Highlights
- Eligible school related expenses for Jr/Sr high school students
- Supplemental school supplies K-12
- Referrals to tuition-free indigenous colleges for those that qualify
- Cultural Immersion
- Health & Wellness classes for adults & students
- Indigenous language revitalization
- Eaglewings Newsletter
- Home & School Liaison Services
- Native American Honor Society
- Graduating Seniors Recognition
*Students must maintain academic and attendance criteria to receive program supports
NAEP Office
1025 North Country Club Drive
Mesa,
AZ
85201
NAEP Eligibility Guidelines
- Must be a student enrolled in Mesa Public Schools.
- Meets the student eligibility requirements as an "American Indian/Alaskan Native".
- Must file a Title VI Eligibility 506 Form with MPS NAEP office.
REQURED FORMS FOR ELIGIBILTY OF SERVICES
For students to be eligible for MPS NAEP Services, Parents/Legal Guardians will need to complete the Title VI/506 form and the JOM (Johnson O'Malley) form for your student to be counted for funding under the program.
Please attach a copy of your students supporting documents: Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) and a copy of Tribal ID or letter from Tribe, Nation, Band or Community stating enrollment or descendance.
Title VI Form - Printable
Title VI Form - Fillable
JOM Form - Printable
JOM Form - Fillable
One JOM - Johnson O'Malley form per family.
One Title VI/506 form per enrolled student.