Indian Education Department

BPS Indian Education Department

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Who We Are

The BPS Indian Education Department engages and supports the Native American students, families, communities of the Pueblos and Tribes represented within the District of Bernalillo Public Schools. We do so by advocating for educational experiences that acknowledge, connect with, honor and uplift the diverse, unique values community, cultural, linguistic of Native American students.

Monthly Calendar

Upcoming Events

>> Dec 2024 <<

Canceled
Native American Educator and Parent Advisory Committee, Monthly Meeting
Cochiti Elementary, Peña Blanca, NM

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Canceled
BPS Tribal Education Meeting
BPS District Office, Bernalillo, NM

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec 19
Board of Education Meeting

Regular session
BPS Boardroom

560 S. Camino del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

IED List-Serve Form

Tribal Data Intake Form

Contact Us

Francis Vigil

Indian Education Director

fvigil@bernalillops.org

Contact me for:

  • Educational programs targeting tribal students

  • Cultural competency training & resources

  • Student needs assessment

  • Indigenous curriculum for tribal students

  • Indigenous research, evaluation measures for tribal students

  • Technical assistance for tribal departments

  • Financial reporting

  • School district consultations

  • MOUs and MOAs with Pueblo governments

  • Federal Indian Policies & Procedures

  • Accountability for the Indian Education Act

  • Tribal Education Status Report

  • Indian Education Committee

  • Indian Parent Committee

  • Federal & state grants: annual reports, applications

Jared Lesansee

Indian Education Coordinator

jlesansee@bernalillops.org

Contact me for:

  • Student engagement opportunities

  • Student recognition efforts

  • Student voice/youth councils

  • Student communication strategies

  • Student advisement strategies

  • Increasing student participation in clubs, activities, athletics

  • Summer enrichment opportunities

  • Student letters of recommendation

  • Scholarship application support

  • The Daily Mile program (elementary schools)

  • Marathon Kids program (elementary schools)

  • Community Fun Run/Walk