Indian Education Department
Who We Are
BPS Indian Education engages and supports the students, families, communities of — the Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations represented within — Bernalillo Public Schools. On behalf of Native American students, we advocate for educational experiences that acknowledge, honor and uplift their unique values (community, cultural, linguistic).
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2025-2026 SY Budget Survey
NAEPAC 2025 Meetings
Monthly Calendar
Minutes
Upcoming Events
>> Feb 2025 <<
Thursday, Feb 27
Board of Education Meeting
Regular session
W.D. Carroll Elementary
Bernalillo, NM
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Resources
Paying for College
Pueblo Resources
Contact Us
Francis Vigil
Director, Indian Education
Contact me for:
Student needs assessment & systemic framework
Native American Educator and Parent Committee
Cultural competency training & resources for faculty & administrators
Tribal Leadership Summits
School district-tribal consultations
MOUs/MOAs with Pueblo governments
Technical assistance for tribal departments & native language programs
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
Coordinator, Indian Education
Contact me for:
Federal & state grants: annual applications
Educational programs targeting tribal students
After school tutoring program
Student letters of recommendation
Native American scholarships and financial aid
Summer engagement opportunities
Student career exploration opportunities
Student recognition efforts
Student communication strategies
Increasing student participation in clubs, activities, athletics
Community Fun Run/Walk
Department webpage updates
Department newsletter updates
Department meeting minutes