We would like to announce that on September 10, 2010 the OSPI Indian Education Office launched the “Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State” curriculum website.

To access the site, go to:  http://tribalsov.ospi.k12.wa.us/

The WWNAEC membership is composed of about 40 Title VII Native American programs throughout Western Washington, including individuals and organizations that support the goals of Indian Education.

The Consortium meets bi-monthly throughout the school year.  Meetings alternate between urban and reservation based programs serving Native American and Alaskan Native students.

Benefits of a Consortium Membership:

1. Promotes leaderships, policies, and effective practices that meet the culturally related academic needs of Native students.
2. Provides a support network and connecting point for educators who share a common mission and the goals of Native American/Alaskan Native Education.
3. Provides a structure for technical assistance, workshops, and in-service training to keep members current on Federal and State Education trends and regulations that impact services to all Native students.
4. Heightens awareness and understanding of the diverse Native cultures and the unique tribal traditions of the students we serve.
5. Awards annual Merit Awards to Native American and Alaskan Native High School graduates nominated by members.
6. Encourages WWNAEC involvement of Native American/Alaskan Native parents in the planning, development, and implementation of educaion programs.
7. Provides mentoring opportunities for new staff in Native American/Alaskan Native American education programs.

Western Washington Native American Education Consortium

P.O. Box 8291

Port Orchard, WA  98366

E-mail: gilstrap@skitsap.wednet.edu