native education work group report to the shelton school district board of directors february 28,...
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Native Education Work GroupReport to the Shelton School DistrictBoard of Directors
February 28, 2012
NEWG History and Purpose• Started in 2005-06 with a focus on “helping kids walk”• Developed a statement of purpose• Reached consensus on shared beliefs and values
foundational to Native Education• Developed 5-year strategic action plan around 4 goals:
(Communication, Best Practice, Data, Family Involvement)
• Partnered with Olympic College and Tribes to offer Early College High School program
• Implemented Strategic Plan 2005-2010• Updated mission, purpose, and values in Spring 2010
NEWG Membership• Education Directors (Skokomish and Squaxin
Island Tribes)• Director Shelton Campus (Olympic College)• Superintendents or Designees (Shelton, Hood
Canal, Pioneer, Southside)• Principals or Designees (Bordeaux, Evergreen,
Mountain View, Olympic Middle School, Oakland Bay Junior High, Shelton High School, CHOICE)
• Director of Indian Education, Indian Education Staff (Shelton School District)
• Other district, college, or tribal staff members as needed
NEWG Alignment to SSD Mission
• NEWG Mission:“Supporting the educational goals of every Native
student”
• NEWG Purpose:“The purpose of NEWG is to collaborate on programs
and policies that engage each Native student in his or her educational pursuits”
• Shelton School District Mission:“A shared commitment to provide the most effective
education to all students so they lead successful lives”
NEWG Alignment to Strategic Plan
NEWG Values:• All students are gifted and talented; they are to be
valued and respected.• Open communication and meaningful partnerships
among educators, families, and tribes improve education for Native youth.
• Educational practices that serve Native youth will serve all students well.
Shelton School District Core Values: Integrity Commitment Accountability Respect Equity
NEWG Alignment to Strategic Plan
NEWG Goals:• Improve communication between district and
tribes at all levels;• Provide teaching and learning opportunities for all
stakeholders re: strategies to support Native Students;
• Improve collection and sharing of data between the tribes, school districts, and local colleges.
Shelton School District Strategic Goals:• Reading Achievement• Math Achievement• Graduation Rate
NEWG Alignment to Strategic Plan
Shelton School District Support Goals• Educational Options• Student Support Services• Technology• Fiscal Stability• Community Engagement• Facilities Improvement and Development• Human Resources
Future Work
•Increase communications of all kinds▫District and Tribal Newsletters▫Participation in District and Tribal Events
•Develop policies and procedures for information sharing▫MOU for data sharing consistent with
FERPA▫MOU for early college
Future Work
•Curriculum Adoptions▫Include Tribal representatives in adoption
committees (Social Studies and Health/Fitness)
▫Incorporate Tribal Sovereignty curriculum into district programs
•Professional Development – Annually“Cultural Competency (Native American
History and Culture Part II)”
Future Work
•Early College High School: Continue to work with partners to enhance options for program participants. ▫English 91-93+ at Choice High School▫Olympic College program participants
since 2005 inception = 149 students
•Increase membership and participation in Title VII Indian Education Committee
Your Support
•Learn with us and participate in the professional development on March 9th
•Anticipate policy recommendations coming from NEWG based on the work we are doing on the issues we have described
•Schedule a study session with School Boards from area districts this year. Next year, let’s do the NEWG update for the joint Board Meeting in January.