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The Ashwaubenon School District’s Title VII Indian Education Program supports district students of documented American Indian ancestry representing over twenty tribes. Our program supports students in developing and achieving academic, cultural, social, and personal goals. We provide access to available community resources and create opportunities that ensure all American Indian/Alaskan Native students have access to a high quality and equitable education that inspires learning, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and self-esteem. ASD’s Title VII Program focuses on the following areas:
- Increasing cultural awareness and connections.
- Improving academic achievement.
- Increasing student retention.
- Supporting the district mission and assist in closing the achievement gap.
- Supplementing and enriching curriculum with culturally-relevant and authentic learning resources.
- Providing staff professional development opportunities related to American Indian Studies and the education of American Indian students.
Educator Resources:
Resources that provide educators critically analyzed, accurate, and authentic information for teaching students about tribal sovereignty and the history and culture of the Wisconsin's First Nations.
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay - Professional Program in Education Center for First Nations Studies - The center is a WI Act 31 resource dedicated to improving and supporting First Nations (American Indian) education and education programs. Lisa Poupart and Tim Kaufman are the co-directors of the program and their goal is to help educators do a more comprehensive job of teaching youth about the history, culture, sovereignty, and contemporary status of First Nations in Wisconsin. http://www.uwgb.edu/educ-fns/
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - American Indian Studies Program provides assistance with the implementation of the curricular requirements in the areas of American Indian history, culture, and tribal sovereignty. Staff members provide training opportunities, present on conferences and workshops, develop and distribute materials and provide consultation on issues related to American Indian Studies and the education of American Indian students. The program is also responsible for American Indian Language and Culture Education. On their site you will find:
- Facts about the website and Wisconsin Indians
- Informational packets on Wisconsin Indian history and also curriculum standards to be addressed
- Frequently asked questions and answers on Wisconsin Indians
- Instructional resources
- Links to tribal home pages, university programs, national resources and media sources
- Language and Culture Education resources and teaching requirements
http://amind.dpi.wi.gov/
- Wisconsin Historical Society
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/
- Wisconsin Indian Education Association and the Indian Mascot and Logo Task Force -
Promotes educational opportunities for American Indian people in Wisconsin through a unified effort of Indian and non-Indian members interested in the social and economic advancement of American Indians.
http://www.wiea.org/
http://www.indianmascots.com/
WI Act 31 Resources - This state policy required education of students on Wisconsin American Indian history, culture, and tribal sovereignty. The State budgetary funds appropriated to accomplish this are used to hire staff, develop curriculum, and obtain/develop classroom resource materials, provide teacher training, and hold conferences and workshops to promote and support American Indian Studies in Wisconsin public schools.
http://www.mpm.edu/wirp/ICW-23.html
- American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) - Debbie Reese, an enrolled member of the Nambe Pueblo Tribe and currently a professor, developed this blog to provide critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society. The site Includes links to book reviews, Native media, the top 10 books for elementary, middle and high school students as well as critiques and information on newer and older books.
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
- Oyate – A Native organization that provides critically evaluated Indian themed literature and learning materials for children, youth, and their teachers.
http://oyate.org/index.php/shop-new
Oyate - How to tell the Difference Resource site - A guide for evaluating children's books for Anti-Indian bias
http://oyate.org/index.php/resources/41-resources/how-to-tell-the-difference
- The Ways - An ongoing series of stories from Native communities around the central Great Lakes. This online educational resource for grades 6-12 features videos, interactive maps, and digital media exploring contemporary Native culture and language.http://theways.org
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