Indian (Anishinaabe) Education

TCAPS' Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Program
(updated 3/10/11)

Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Parent Committee Meetings
Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Indian Education Parent Committee met and agreed by consensus to the following officers, meeting dates, and the mandatory public meeting date.

Parent Committee Members & Officers:

Vacant, Chairman
Sammie McClellan-Dyal, Vice Chair
Judy Crockett, Secretary
Dana McClellan, Treasurer
Darren Frechette, Teacher Representative
Student Member, to be determined
Bill Martell
Sally Soffredine
Jody Schneider
Veronica Wonegeshik

Parent Committee Meeting Schedule:
Parent Committe meetings will be held the 1st Monday of every month during the school year on the following dates:

December 6, 2010 - Rescheduled due to inclement weather to December 15th
January 3, 2011
February 7, 2011
March 7, 2011
April 4, 2011
May 2, 2011
June 6, 2011

Meetings will be held at:

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indian's Education Department
Traverse City Satellite Office
845 Business Park Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686

The mandatory public meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Traverse City High School Library, 3962 Three Mile Road North.

The Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Parent Committee was established to provide input and assistance in developing Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Program proposals, to review the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and to develop increased awareness of new and existing Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Programs.

All parents and guardians of Anishinaabe students are encouraged to attend these informative meetings and to share their thoughts and opinions.

Please contact Cathy Bingham-Olson, Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Coordinator at (231) 933-5850 for more information.

What is Indian (Anishinaabe) Education?

Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Indian (Anishinaabe) 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. Plans are underway to expand the program in 2010-2011 by offering a mentoring program for high school students.

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.
The SuccessMaker software program is utilized in to assist students 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 Indian (Anishinaabe) 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

Who Can Access Services?

Any Native American 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 (Anishinaabe) 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 (Anishinaabe) Education Program:

Indian (Anishinaabe) Education Office
Cathy Bingham-Olson, Coordinator

Traverse City High School

3962 Three Mile Road North

Traverse City, MI 49686

P: (231) 933-5850

F: (231) 933-5851