Indian Education Department
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
Minutes
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.
Online Resources
Scholarships / Financial Aid
Parents/Guardians
Pueblo/Tribal
Contact Us
Francis Vigil
Indian Education Director
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
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