Welcome to the 16th American Indian Indigenous Teacher Education Conference. This year's theme "Holding the Circle: Working Together to Strengthen Indigenous Education" reflects our shared commitment to empowering Native American youth and educators.
Education is not separate from politics- it is the very foundation of Tribal sovereignty. For generations our Tribal Nations have fought to decolonize learning environments and reclaim the authority to shape our youth's educational futures. Today we stand at a pivotal moment to protect and advance systemic change in education. By asserting our right to culturally relevant, tribal-led education we ensure that our languages, histories, and lifeways are not only preserved but also actively taught and celebrated.
Education is not separate from politics- it is the very foundation of Tribal sovereignty. For generations our Tribal Nations have fought to decolonize learning environments and reclaim the authority to shape our youth's educational futures. Today we stand at a pivotal moment to protect and advance systemic change in education. By asserting our right to culturally relevant, tribal-led education we ensure that our languages, histories, and lifeways are not only preserved but also actively taught and celebrated.
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Crystal Jones, Crystal Clear Academics™ Be Connected” by Crystal Clear Academics™ is a relationship-first educational leadership framework that…
"Be Connected": Empowering Educational…
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Michelle Miller, Tim Curry, Northern Arizona University AI is reshaping education fast — and educators deserve a seat at the table when decisions…
Click, Create, Connect: Putting AI to Work In…
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Sig Boloz, Northern Arizona University If you want to improve reading scores, then you must improve your writing program. Reading and writing instruction are…
COE 205: Writing in the Native Primary (K-3)…
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Anne Hamlin, Rosanna Jumbo-Fitch (Diné), Mostafa Hassanalian, Shawna Dodge, Riley Morris, Christine Lemley Culturally responsive science, technology,…
Culturally Responsive Science, Technology,…
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Nicole Sapigao (Kanaka Maoli), INPEACE This workshop shares how a virtual Hawaiian Culture-Based Education program successfully connected ʻohana (extended family)…
E Hoʻihoʻi i ka Pilina: Connecting ʻOhana Across…
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Rosebelle Nelson, Rosie Larson, Shelly Wagoner (Diné) The presenters will share innovative strategies for teaching Diné language to PK-1 students at…
Early Childhood Strategies to Preserve and…
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Sig Boloz, Northern Arizona University While concerns exist regarding the efficacy of the use of standardized test scores as a reliable measure of the reading…
Five Keys to Raising the Standardized Reading…
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Sophia Begody, Deputy Associate Superintendent; Elaine Mollindo, Professional Learning Specialist Join the Arizona Department of Education’s Office of…
Getting to Know OIE: Mission, Programs, and…
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Shawn Secatero (Cañoncito Band of Navajo), University of New Mexico As part of acknowledging the sacred parts of the Corn Pollen Model, the University of…
Honoring Our Languages Through a Sacred…
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Kevin King explores the development of assessment frameworks centered on tribal values, equity, and a culturally responsive pedagogy. It prioritizes student-centered…
Keynote Presentation: Kevin King Measuring What…
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Jason Dropik explores the critical role Native education plays in strengthening Tribal Nations, communities, and future generations. Centering on sovereignty,…
Keynote Virtual Presentation: Jason P. Dropik …
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Nala, Luke, and Koda Nelson (Navajo) Nala and her brothers will share how singing helps them learn their Navajo language and culture. They will share songs and…
Language through Songs (Workshop)
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Charlotte Ross (Montreal Lake Cree Nation), Canada Silent speakers were raised hearing their Indigenous language, have partial or full understanding, but are not…
Learning from Silent Speakers: A Cree Perspective
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Sam Anderson, STAR School; Jennifer Vandever (Navajo), St. Bonaventure School Cradleboard is a powerful symbol of protection, designed to keep infants safe while…
Navajo Cradleboard Teachings (Workshop)
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Geneva Becenti, NISN Diné Bizaad Na’nitin Yíhooł’aah Mentor + Apprentice Program The NISN Diné Bizaad Na’nitin…
NISN Diné Bizaad Na’nitin…
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