TCAPS' Indian Education Program
Indian Education Parent Committee Meetings
Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Indian Education Parent Committee held their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, November 5th. The Indian Education Parent Committee was established to provide input and assistance in developing Indian Education Program proposals, to review the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and to develop increased awareness of new and existing Indian Education Programs.
All parents and guardians of Native American Indian students are encouraged to attend these informative meetings and to share their thoughts and opinions. Meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road North.
Meeting dates for the remainder of the 2009/2010 school year are as follows:
- Monday, December 7th
- Monday, January 4th
- Monday, February 1st
- Monday, March 1st
- Monday, April 12th
- Monday, May 3rd
- Monday, June 7th
Please contact Native American Indian Education Program Coordinator Cherie Domine at (231) 933-5850 for more information.
What is Indian Education?
Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Indian Education Program meets the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students helping them to achieve the challenging state standards. The program provides assistance early in students’ educational experiences by focusing on elementary and middle school age children.
The program is funded by a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and is administered through the Office of Indian Education. The program is further supplemented through additional grant monies from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ 2% Funds.
What Services Are Provided?
- Academic assistance to meet the needs of eligible students.
- Summer Learning Camp for all TCAPS students in grades K – 5.
This program utilizes computer software in math, language arts, and reading; provides small group (1 teacher to 7 students maximum) instruction directed to each student’s needs; and PlayStation/V-Smile games in math, language arts, and reading.
- “Summer Bridge Workbooks” available to Native American Indian students in PreK – 7th Grade
- Liaison with school, family, and/or outside agencies on behalf of students’ needs
- Cultural assistance, materials, resources, and presentation assistance to TCAPS’ school and/or teachers
- Indian certification assistance
Who Can Access Services?
- Any Native American Indian or Alaska Native student in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District
- No blood quantum requirements to participate in the program
- Parent/guardian self-identification required
- To apply, complete a Student Eligibility Certification Form (506 Form)
- Forms may be obtained by calling 933-5850.
How Does Academic Assistance Work?
- Students may be identified for academic assistance through the Indian Education Office or by a teacher, parent, or self-referral.
- Academic Teacher Assistants work with the student’s teacher(s) to implement an individualized program.
- Teacher Assistants work an average of two hours per week with individual students.
For more information about TCAPS’ Indian Education Program:
Indian Education Office
Traverse City High School
3962 Three Mile Road North
Traverse City, MI 49686
P: (231) 933-5850
F: (231) 933-5851