Dear Partners in Education,The Office of Indian Education strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents. Sincerely, The Office of Indian Education indianeducation@azed.govwww.azed.gov/oie
OIE Indigenous STEM Project
Just 11 more days! Register now for the Indigenous STEM Educator Showcase! Presented by the Office of Indian Education and the Arizona Science Center. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 5pm to 6:30pm (MST). Free event! Open to PreK-12 educators. Join us for an engaging panel discussion where Indigenous-serving educators share their experiences in integrating culturally relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their classrooms. Hear from our amazing panelists! Don’t miss out – Register now!
Did you mark your calendar yet? Registration is opening next week for these upcoming events. Stay tuned! Indigenous STEM Symposium at Arizona Science Center on April 27-28, 2025.STEM Professional’s Panel (virtual) on May 6, 2025 from 5-6:30pm.
Indigenous Youth Opportunities
10th Annual Hands on STEM Fair Hosted by the Future Stars Inc., and the City of Phoenix. Community is invited to attend this hands on STEM day with activities and demonstrations. Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to 2pmFaye Gray Recreation Center, 5745 S. 20th St., Phoenix, AZLearn more & register here
Indigenous Summer Enhancement Program open From June 6-13, 2025 at the main Dine College campus in Tsaile, AZ. An 8-day residential program for Native American high school students (rising 10-12th graders). Provides hands-on experiences in public health and research through a Navajo perspective. Stipends available. Applications are due March 21, 2025. Questions, email isep@dinecollege.edu.Program Website
Free Indigenous Wellness Camp this summer! American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 9-12 are invited to attend free summer camp with Native Health. From July 14 to July 18, 2025 at Mingus Mountain Camp in Prescott Valley, AZ. Visit website for details and to apply! Camp Website
FAFSA Workshops – Window Rock, AZ Educational Opportunity Center will be in Window Rock, AZ to assist those needing assistance in completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA. March 1, April 5, and May 3, 2025 from 8am to 12pm at Quality Inn Navajo Nation, Coral Conference Room. Questions, call 928-523-3305 or email eoc@nau.edu. FAFSA Events
Salt River JR Ace summer program accepting applicantsSalt River Schools and Scottsdale Community College are hosting a free, 2 week summer program to give 5th-8th grade students a bridge experience that immerses them in college-related activities. To be eligible, students must be members of SRPMIC, attend SRPMIC schools, or be returning JR Ace students. Visit website to learn more and submit interest form.Junior ACE website
National Indian Education Association – input requested.Share updates on how government actions are impacting your community. Your input informs NIEA advocacy priorities, messaging, and resources. Relevant updates can include staffing changes, funding impacts, tribal resolutions, and other key developments affecting Native American education. Email NativeAdvocacy@niea.org to share your updates.
Cultural Awareness & Responsiveness TrainingFree virtual training from Phoenix Indian Center, open to individuals, schools, and organizations servicing Indigenous community members. Participants will learn about Arizona’s 22 tribal nations, federal Indian policy, cultural resiliency, and more. Limited space available. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 1:30 to 3pm on Zoom. Questions, languageculture@phxindcenter.org, or visit website. Training Registration
Educator Opportunities
Free professional development opportunity! The Arizona Science Center has free workshops to train educators in hands-on, standard aligned, STEM Club curriculum. The training includes a stipend and kit of materials. Multiple virtual training available for Title I schools. Learn more and apply below! STEM Club training
Heard Museum free K-12 Educator NightFree virtual event on Zoom! March 18, 2025 from 5-7pm. Professional learning and classroom resources supporting instruction about American Indian boarding schools. Educators who attend will receive 1 pass to visit the museum. Event features Mavasta Honyouti and Patty Talahongva. Register on the website. Educator Night website
Native Youth Summer Camp Grants open soon!The Association on American Indian Affairs announce summer camp grant applications will open on March 17, 2025. Applications are available to Native Nation and Native-led student summer camps that include education on diabetes prevention, nutrition, physical fitness and/or health and wellness topics. It should also include education on culture, language, and community advocacy. Learn more on their website. Summer Camp grant website
Arizona World Language Leadership Summit Friday, April 25, 2025 from 8am to 4pm, at Scottsdale, AZ. Come learn about implementing the proficiency-based AZ World and Native Languages state standards in language classes. Free and open to the public, those who are involved in administration of world language classes are encouraged to attend. 8 clock hours available for continuing education, and hotel block available. Visit website for details. AZ World Language Summit details
U.S. Constitution Teachers WorkshopFor educators working with grades 6-12 at public, charter, independent, parochial, and other schools. June 22-27, 2025 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute. A stipend is provided. Applications are due March 26, 2025. Workshop Website
Indigenous Teacher Education Program now recruiting. Are you from a tribal community and want to become a certified Elementary or Early Childhood education professional? Two year bachelor degree programs available. Distance program available! Apply to begin August 2025! Deadline is March 17, 2025.Click button below to learn more about the program, or email itep@arizona.edu. Program Information
Remote program supports uncertified teaching professionals seeking certification! The Preparing Indigenous Teachers for Arizona Schools (PITAS) program is seeking applicants to start in August 2025. Designed for para-professionals, educational assistants, and others in Native-serving schools across Arizona who want to become certified K-8 teachers. Upcoming info session on March 25 and April 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30PM AZ time. More details, visit https://in.nau.edu/ine/pitas-2/.Info Session Registration
Nominate a 2025 History Teacher of the YearRecognize excellence in the teaching of History at the K-12 level. Nominations are due April 30, 2025 and can be made by a student, parent, colleague, or principal. Watch 2024 winner speech, Wunneanatsu Lamb-Carson, at https://vimeo.com/1020736386. 2025 Nomination Details
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Mission: The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents. Learn more at www.azed.gov.
Did you mark your calendar yet? Registration is opening next week for these upcoming events. Stay tuned! Indigenous STEM Symposium at Arizona Science Center on April 27-28, 2025.STEM Professional’s Panel (virtual) on May 6, 2025 from 5-6:30pm. 
10th Annual Hands on STEM Fair Hosted by the Future Stars Inc., and the City of Phoenix. Community is invited to attend this hands on STEM day with activities and demonstrations. Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am to 2pmFaye Gray Recreation Center, 5745 S. 20th St., Phoenix, AZLearn more & register here
Indigenous Summer Enhancement Program open From June 6-13, 2025 at the main Dine College campus in Tsaile, AZ. An 8-day residential program for Native American high school students (rising 10-12th graders). Provides hands-on experiences in public health and research through a Navajo perspective. Stipends available. Applications are due March 21, 2025. Questions, email isep@dinecollege.edu.Program Website
Free Indigenous Wellness Camp this summer! American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 9-12 are invited to attend free summer camp with Native Health. From July 14 to July 18, 2025 at Mingus Mountain Camp in Prescott Valley, AZ. Visit website for details and to apply! Camp Website
FAFSA Workshops – Window Rock, AZ Educational Opportunity Center will be in Window Rock, AZ to assist those needing assistance in completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA. March 1, April 5, and May 3, 2025 from 8am to 12pm at Quality Inn Navajo Nation, Coral Conference Room. Questions, call 928-523-3305 or email eoc@nau.edu. FAFSA Events
Salt River JR Ace summer program accepting applicantsSalt River Schools and Scottsdale Community College are hosting a free, 2 week summer program to give 5th-8th grade students a bridge experience that immerses them in college-related activities. To be eligible, students must be members of SRPMIC, attend SRPMIC schools, or be returning JR Ace students. Visit website to learn more and submit interest form.Junior ACE website
Financial Aid Resources
Cultural Awareness & Responsiveness TrainingFree virtual training from Phoenix Indian Center, open to individuals, schools, and organizations servicing Indigenous community members. Participants will learn about Arizona’s 22 tribal nations, federal Indian policy, cultural resiliency, and more. Limited space available. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 1:30 to 3pm on Zoom. Questions, languageculture@phxindcenter.org, or visit website. Training Registration
Free professional development opportunity! The Arizona Science Center has free workshops to train educators in hands-on, standard aligned, STEM Club curriculum. The training includes a stipend and kit of materials. Multiple virtual training available for Title I schools. Learn more and apply below! STEM Club training
Heard Museum free K-12 Educator NightFree virtual event on Zoom! March 18, 2025 from 5-7pm. Professional learning and classroom resources supporting instruction about American Indian boarding schools. Educators who attend will receive 1 pass to visit the museum. Event features Mavasta Honyouti and Patty Talahongva. Register on the website. Educator Night website
Native Youth Summer Camp Grants open soon!The Association on American Indian Affairs announce summer camp grant applications will open on March 17, 2025. Applications are available to Native Nation and Native-led student summer camps that include education on diabetes prevention, nutrition, physical fitness and/or health and wellness topics. It should also include education on culture, language, and community advocacy. Learn more on their website. Summer Camp grant website
Arizona World Language Leadership Summit Friday, April 25, 2025 from 8am to 4pm, at Scottsdale, AZ. Come learn about implementing the proficiency-based AZ World and Native Languages state standards in language classes. Free and open to the public, those who are involved in administration of world language classes are encouraged to attend. 8 clock hours available for continuing education, and hotel block available. Visit website for details. AZ World Language Summit details
U.S. Constitution Teachers WorkshopFor educators working with grades 6-12 at public, charter, independent, parochial, and other schools. June 22-27, 2025 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute. A stipend is provided. Applications are due March 26, 2025. Workshop Website
Indigenous Teacher Education Program now recruiting. Are you from a tribal community and want to become a certified Elementary or Early Childhood education professional? Two year bachelor degree programs available. Distance program available! Apply to begin August 2025! Deadline is March 17, 2025.Click button below to learn more about the program, or email itep@arizona.edu. Program Information
Remote program supports uncertified teaching professionals seeking certification! The Preparing Indigenous Teachers for Arizona Schools (PITAS) program is seeking applicants to start in August 2025. Designed for para-professionals, educational assistants, and others in Native-serving schools across Arizona who want to become certified K-8 teachers. Upcoming info session on March 25 and April 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30PM AZ time. More details, visit https://in.nau.edu/ine/pitas-2/.Info Session Registration
Nominate a 2025 History Teacher of the YearRecognize excellence in the teaching of History at the K-12 level. Nominations are due April 30, 2025 and can be made by a student, parent, colleague, or principal. Watch 2024 winner speech, Wunneanatsu Lamb-Carson, at https://vimeo.com/1020736386. 2025 Nomination Details
