Resources for Agencies & Educators
Learning Acceleration
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Circles of Reflection: A Toolkit for SEAs
A self-guided, interactive opportunity for state education agencies (SEAs) to lead with equity and ensure Native students receive important academic and well-being supports.
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Supporting New Mexico Local Education Agencies in Strategically Using American Rescue Plan Funds
The story of a partnership where evidence-based practices, funding tools, and professional support help local education agencies meet the American Rescue Plan moment.
Comprehensive & Rigorous Education
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Addressing the Whole Child: Community Schools in New Mexico
A brief write-up with external links to learn about Community Schools and how New Mexico is planning, launching, and implementing the New Mexico Community School Act.
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Launching a Tiered System of Support for Leaders in the Bureau of Indian Education Schools
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) recognized the need to better support its school leaders in the use of evidence-based instructional and leadership practices.
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Advancing Equity for Indigenous Students
This brief describes the need and initial results from convening directors of Indian education at State Education Agencies focused on advancing equity for Indigenous students.
Educator Workforce
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Making a Difference for American Indian and Alaskan Native Students: Innovations and Wise Practice – Session One
In this recorded session, participants explore systemic efforts and innovations that prepare, recruit, and sustain American Indian and Alaska Native educators.
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Indigenous Educator Pathways – Session Two
Indigenous educators are critical levers in promoting positive Indigenous student outcomes. This overview, based on the webinar series Making a Difference for American Indian and Alaska Native Students: Innovations and Wise Practices, describes key considerations for opening Indigenous educator pathways.
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Tribal Advocacy for Educational Change – Session Three
In this recorded session, panelists share ways that tribal governments and Native-serving organizations are designing and funding the nurturing of students for school, college, career, and community life.
Student Mental Health and Well-Being
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Reimagining Excellence: A Blueprint for Integrating Social and Emotional Well-Being and Academic Excellence in Schools
The blueprint details the indicators of learning programs that successfully integrate equity, well-being, and academics.
Finance and Sustainability
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COVID-19 Recovery and the Strategic Use of Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
This workshop was designed to discuss the implications of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, assist SEAs in strategic planning with featured examples of states/territories’ approaches, and provide opportunities for SEA specific and cross-SEA planning and discussion. A discussion/planning tool is provided for SEA use.