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.
Native American Healthcare Career Expo
2025-2026 SY Budget Survey
NAEPAC 2025 Meetings
Monthly Calendar
Minutes
Upcoming Events
>> Jan 2025 <<
Thursday, Jan 23
Board of Education Meeting
Regular session
Placitas Elementary
5 Cam Del Carbon, Placitas, NM
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan 24
BPS Tribal Education Meeting
BPS District Boardroom
560 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Canceled
Native American Educator and Parent Advisory Committee, Monthly Meeting
Online Resources
Scholarships / Financial Aid
Pueblo/Tribal
Contact Us
Francis Vigil
Indian Education Director
Contact me for:
Student needs assessment & systemic framework
Native American Educator and Parent Committee
Tribal Leadership Summits
School district-tribal consultations
MOUs/MOAs with Pueblo governments
Technical assistance for tribal departments & native language programs
Cultural competency training & resources for faculty & administrators
Indigenous curriculum, research, evaluation methods for tribal students
Federal & state grants: annual reporting
Federal Indian Policies & Procedures
Accountability for the Indian Education Act
Financial reporting and accountability
Jared Lesansee
Indian Education Coordinator
Contact me for:
Federal & state grants: annual applications
Educational programs targeting tribal students
Student engagement opportunities
Student letters of recommendation
Native American scholarships and financial aid
Student recognition efforts
Student communication strategies
Increasing student participation in clubs, activities, athletics
Summer enrichment opportunities
The Daily Mile/Marathon Kids programs (elementary schools)
Community Fun Run/Walk
Department webpage updates