Indian Education Advisory Council Meetings

The Indian Education Advisory Council (IEAC) is mandated by law (A.R.S. 15-244) and is made up of students, parents, educators, and community members representing various Native American communities across Arizona. The IEAC discusses issues and advises the State Superintendent and the Department of Education on department policies and practices impacting Native American students and educators. The council also collaborates with experts and additional stakeholders to advance the council’s priorities and goals.

2025-2026 Members represent: 

• Ak-Chin Indian Community
• Amphitheater Unified School District
• Arizona State University Library
• Bureau of Indian Education
• Cocopah Indian Tribe
• Colorado River Indian Tribes
• Dine College
• Future Inspired Native American Leaders Youth Council, student representatives
• Gila River Indian Community
• Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians 
• Keeping Teachers Teaching Inc. 
• National Indian Education Association
• Northern Arizona University, College of Education
• Phoenix Indian Center
• Salt River Schools
• San Carlos Unified School District
• Tohono O'odham Nation 
• University of Arizona, Indigenous Resilience Center
• White Mountain Apache Tribe
• Yavapai Apache Nation

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

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