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.

• 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 – 7^th 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

• 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.

• 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.