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
Registration is now open for our free STEM Educator professional learning opportunities! Visit our website and register to save your spot!
Indigenous STEM Symposium
Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm, and Monday, April 28, 2025 from 9am to 4pm. At Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, AZ Featuring a keynote address from Dr. Karletta Chief on April 27! Space is limited.
STEM Professional’s Panel Tuesday, May 6, 20255:00 pm to 6:30 pm (MST) On zoom. In addition to educators, students and parents/caregivers are welcome to attend!
Coming Soon! The highly anticipated Arizona Tribal Regalia Toolkit will be released in the near future. Stay tuned!
Indigenous Youth Opportunities
Summer Program information session Grils Who Code will have their final summer program information session on April 9, 2025 at 7PM ET. Learn about their Summer Immersion Program and Pathways. This webinar is for prospective applicants, educators, parents, and community members. Applications are due April 11, 2025. Register here
10th Annual Hands on STEM fairA celebration of youth and the joy of learning through interative, hands-on experiences! New features this year include STEM vehicles, gaming trucks, and several fresh activities. April 26, 2025 at the Faye Gray Recreation Center (5745 S. 20th Street), from 10am to 2pm. Questions, email futurestarsaz@hotmail.com. Register Here
FAFSA Workshops – Window Rock, AZEducational Opportunity Center will be in Window Rock, AZ to assist those needing assistance in completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 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. NOTE: Navajo Nation scholarships are due June 25, 2025. FAFSA Events
INSPRE Summer Camp – Free!Applications due April 4, 2025! Program dates: June 15-20, 2025 at ASU Tempe Campus. Free for Native American students entering 9-12th grade in Fall 2025. Students explore career options, develop academic and personal success skills, explore pathways to higher education, and more! Program Website
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc youth ambassador!Apply to become a UNITY Earth Ambassador. Applications are due March 31, 2025. Ambassador Website
Youth College Readiness WorkshopVirtual event to assist American Indian high school youth in thinking, planning, preparing, and reflecting on their college journey. April 15 and April 17, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Zoom. Questions, email tsandoval@phxindcenter.org. Workshop Registration
April events! Free to the public.Visit the AZ Humanities event calendar for events in your area, including: “Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham” with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan”Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak” by Laura Tohe And more.Event Calendar
“Weaving Stories for Indigenous Presence and Futures.”Free webinar lecture on April 1, 2025. California Lutheran University presents their Dean Speakers Series. Navajo scholar, Amanda Tachine, PhD, will draw on findings from her book, Native Presence and Sovereignty in College: Indigenous Weapons to Defeat Systemic Monsters. Free event on Zoom, April 1 at 4:00 PM (MST). WebsiteLecture 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
Free virtual trainingThe Arizona Educational Foundation presents a free virtual workshop for administrators and teachers on “Learning how to effectively integrate AI into your classroom and school systems.” Administrator training on April 3, 2025, and teacher training on April 5, 2025. Administrator trainingTeacher trainingPrincipals Leadership Academy for new and aspiring school principals looking to expand their impact and leadership skills! This is a 9 month program and limited scholarships available. Academy Website
Native Youth Summer Camp Grants open!The Association on American Indian Affairs announce summer camp grant applications will opened 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
ADE Academic Standards training “Bringing Data Science to the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Any Subject”June 18-20, 2025 from 8am to 4pm in Phoenix, AZ. Explore how collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data can deepen student understanding and critical thinking across subjects. Includes quarterly virtual meet ups after the training! (Register in APLD). Training Registration
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 n oApril 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30PM AZ time. More details, visit https://in.nau.edu/ine/pitas-2/.Info Session Registration
CONNECT WITH ADE
Mission: The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents. Learn more at www.azed.gov.
Coming Soon! The highly anticipated Arizona Tribal Regalia Toolkit will be released in the near future. Stay tuned! 
10th Annual Hands on STEM fairA celebration of youth and the joy of learning through interative, hands-on experiences! New features this year include STEM vehicles, gaming trucks, and several fresh activities. April 26, 2025 at the Faye Gray Recreation Center (5745 S. 20th Street), from 10am to 2pm. Questions, email futurestarsaz@hotmail.com. Register Here
FAFSA Workshops – Window Rock, AZEducational Opportunity Center will be in Window Rock, AZ to assist those needing assistance in completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 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. NOTE: Navajo Nation scholarships are due June 25, 2025. FAFSA Events
INSPRE Summer Camp – Free!Applications due April 4, 2025! Program dates: June 15-20, 2025 at ASU Tempe Campus. Free for Native American students entering 9-12th grade in Fall 2025. Students explore career options, develop academic and personal success skills, explore pathways to higher education, and more! Program Website
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc youth ambassador!Apply to become a UNITY Earth Ambassador. Applications are due March 31, 2025. Ambassador Website
Financial Aid Resources
April events! Free to the public.Visit the AZ Humanities event calendar for events in your area, including: “Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham” with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan”Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak” by Laura Tohe And more.Event Calendar
“Weaving Stories for Indigenous Presence and Futures.”Free webinar lecture on April 1, 2025. California Lutheran University presents their Dean Speakers Series. Navajo scholar, Amanda Tachine, PhD, will draw on findings from her book, Native Presence and Sovereignty in College: Indigenous Weapons to Defeat Systemic Monsters. Free event on Zoom, April 1 at 4:00 PM (MST). WebsiteLecture 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
Free virtual trainingThe Arizona Educational Foundation presents a free virtual workshop for administrators and teachers on “Learning how to effectively integrate AI into your classroom and school systems.” Administrator training on April 3, 2025, and teacher training on April 5, 2025. Administrator trainingTeacher trainingPrincipals Leadership Academy for new and aspiring school principals looking to expand their impact and leadership skills! This is a 9 month program and limited scholarships available. Academy Website
Native Youth Summer Camp Grants open!The Association on American Indian Affairs announce summer camp grant applications will opened 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
ADE Academic Standards training “Bringing Data Science to the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Any Subject”June 18-20, 2025 from 8am to 4pm in Phoenix, AZ. Explore how collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data can deepen student understanding and critical thinking across subjects. Includes quarterly virtual meet ups after the training! (Register in APLD). Training Registration
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 n oApril 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30PM AZ time. More details, visit https://in.nau.edu/ine/pitas-2/.Info Session Registration
