Native American Dropout Prevention Initiative

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Arizona Department of Education was awarded a three-year, $1.8 million grant for the Native American Dropout Prevention Initiative (NADPI) for 2006-2009. The grant initiative resulted in a national dropout prevention model addressing the chronically low high school completion rates among American Indian students statewide. NADPI funds were allocated toward the cost of implementing prescribed program elements and activities through partnership with the Whiteriver Unified School District and the San Carlos Unified School Districts. 2nd Annual National Forum on Dropout Prevention Strategies for Native and Tribal Communities Senator Carol Juneau Keynote PowerPoint Presentation Senator Carol Juneau Speech

MISSION STATEMENT To achieve the project objectives, the Arizona Department of Education will collaborate with the White Mountain and San Carlos Apache Tribes; other state Reservation-based public school districts; tribal leaders; youth and tribal community members; colleges and universities; and state and tribal social and behavioral health agencies serving American Indians. Link to the Grant Announcement Here

Native American Dropout Prevention Dissemination Video Click Here to view the video

PROVIDING GUIDANCE IN: School organizational reform through the use of culturally appropriate curriculum, instruction and assessment materials Social Marketing Campaigns that unify a vision of academic success within the schools and communities Mentoring and tutoring services Developing a 5-year graduation plan for 9th graders Developing Education Career Action Plans for 8th graders Culturally appropriate training for non-native teachers on Apache and social norms

SERVICES WE PROVIDE: COMMUNTITY MEETINGS San Carlos WhiteriverNADPI WORKGROUP MEETING MINUTES 8/15/07 11/15/07 2/15/08 5/15/08 8/19/08 11/13/08	OTHER USEFUL LINKS: 2008 Native American Dropout Prevention Initiative Education Summit, “Culture, Community & Academics – a Heritage of Success” ADE Dropout Prevention Office ADE Indian Education Office San Carlos USD Whiteriver USD U.S. Department of Education School Dropout Prevention Program National Dropout Prevention Center Network National Indian Education Association Education Career Action Plans No Child Left Behind: A Desktop Reference School Dropout Prevention (1-H) Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Dropout Rates in The United States 2000, Index High Schools that Work Smaller Learning Communities AIDP Tool Kit

Contact Information

Academic Achievement Division
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street, Bin 21
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Fax: (602) 542-3100
Phone: (602)542-5510
Project Director: Maxine Daly
maxine.daly@azed.gov