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OIE Strategic Action Plan

The Office of Indian Education (OIE) conducted our strategic planning process between June 2020 and February 2021. The process incorporated Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and communication patterns to facilitate a collective effort to reignite how OIE supports the needs of internal Arizona Department of Education (ADE) divisions, tribal education departments, local education agencies, caregivers, students, and elected tribal leadership.

Bringing so many voices to the planning sessions resulted in creation of a robust report, as well as precise, timely goals for the OIE. This work culminated in development of a strong vision of educational sovereignty for Arizona’s Indigenous students that may be implemented with the proper resources.

Click the blue buttons below to review our plan and take the survey.

Read the Strategic Plan

We look forward to your feedback on our plan. Please complete the above survey and send any additional comments to [email protected].

OIE Vision Statement

Embracing culturally responsive education for all students and educators in collaboration with sovereign tribal nations.
 

OIE Mission Statement

Elevating access and opportunities for Indigenous students in a collaborative environment

 

Our Four Core Services

Support School Districts and Communities with Resources - Provide technical assistance that includes culturally-literate tools and resources for both Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and tribal nations and communities.

Increase Pathways for Indigenous Educators - Facilitate increasing the number of Indigenous educators of all levels (teachers, counselors, administrators) to work at schools throughout the state and particularly in rural, tribal communities.

Develop Policies and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consultation Procedures - Facilitate tribal collaboration efforts between ADE and respective tribal nations, as well as engage in high-quality, K-12 Indian education policy development, while upholding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) section 8538 regarding tribal consultation.

Convene Strategic Partnerships and Communications - Work with multiple stakeholders to strengthen relationship-building between diverse groups and within the ADE, revitalize connections to caregivers of Indigenous students, conduct timely dissemination of information and resources, and continue community-based participatory engagement to sustain a vision for successful and thriving students, educators, communities, and tribal nations within Arizona.

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  • Sarah Woodie-Jackson, Project Specialist
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