Professional Learning & Resources

 

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Per requirements in A.R.S. 15-244, Indian Education Act, the Office of Indian Education provides technical assistance to schools and tribal nations to meet the educational needs of Native American students, including the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and instruction that are culturally relevant and aligned to state standards, and family and community involvement in the education of Native American students.

 

Professional Learning from the Office of Indian Education:

Below, you will find professional learning opportunities, such as webinars and recordings, online courses, and upcoming in-person events available to all educators in Arizona. OIE has gathered several free and accessible educational resources from tribal, local, state, and national organizations that can be used in classrooms and schools serving Native American students.

 

2025 Indigenous STEM Project

We are excited to announce our 2nd annual Indigenous STEM Project, presented by the Office of Indian Education and Arizona Science Center! 

The Indigenous STEM Project is a series of 3 events designed to elevate and affirm Indigenous knowledge and STEM literature within PreK-12 learning environments. All events are FREE and open to educators and community members from across the state of Arizona! These events aim to support more culturally responsive educational experiences for Native American students in Arizona's schools.  

For the virtual events, registation is required. After you register with your email, you will receive a unique Zoom meeting link. Please remember to save the email and add it to your calendar at the designated meeting time. We will email you reminders as the event date nears. 

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Register now to secure your spot! 

 

1. Indigenous STEM Educators Showcase

Description: A virtual panel featuring 3 Indigenous serving educators from Arizona who will discuss their experiences with integrating culturally relevant practices and Indigenous perspectives into their curriculum and instruction. We are happy to be joined by teachers in the following specialties: computer science, STEAM, and math and computer animation.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025PreK-12 educators are encouraged to attend. 
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (MST)

Featured Panelists:

  • Angel Carrasquillo, Skyline Gila River
  • Sanjiv M. Thompson-Ruiz, Whiteriver Unified School District
  • Tyrone Joe, Sanders Unified School District
FREE virtual event on the Zoom platformEvent Flyer

 

2. Indigenous STEM Symposium

Description:

A professional learning opportunity for PreK-12 educators from across Arizona. A new, interactive component has been added on the evening of April 27, 2025. PreK-12 educators and/or staff who work on tribal lands are strongly encouraged to attend. FREE in-person event. Review event registration and agenda at a glance below.

Sunday, April 27 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Join us for facilitated activites, dinner, and a keynote address featuring Dr. Karletta Chief, Professor and Extension Specialist, Environmental Science - University of Arizona.

Monday, April 28, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  

Attendees will network with STEM organizations and programs at the resource fair and attend breakout sessions. Educators will receive free STEM supplies for their classrooms! 

 

ASCgraphic ISP 2025

 

Event Flyer      Agenda

 

TO REGISTER: There are 2 steps to complete registration. First, complete APLD registration below. Second, submit "Get to Know Me" survey, which will be emailed to you after you complete APLD registration. For best experience, we recommend registering on a computer rather than a mobile device.

  • Cost: Free! 

  • STEP 1: If you have an existing ADE Professional Learning & Development (APLD) or ADEConnect account, click the button below to sign in and register. View the APLD Instructions if you need to create an account. 

  • STEP 2: When APLD registration is complete, you will receive a "Get to Know Me" survey.  This provides us additional information about your role and your travel information. 

Travel Reimbursements: Limited travel reimbursements are available to those who qualify. After completing the APLD registration, please complete the "Get to Know Me" survey, where we are collecting travel reimbursement inquiries. Once reviewed, OIE staff will communicate the final reimbursement details with you. Those who are approved must complete additional ADE reimbursement forms in order to process reimbursements. 

Contact Information: If you have questions or need to edit or cancel your registration, please email [email protected]. 

 

3. Indigenous STEM Professionals Panel - Virtual event

Description: A virtual panel featuring Indigenous STEM professionals who will discuss their perspectives on Indigenous STEM visibility and presence. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of both STEM professions and Indigenous communities. 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025Indigenous youth, families, and PreK-12 educators are encouraged to attend. 
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (MST)

Featured Panelists: 

  • Zachariah Ben, Bidii Baby Foods LLC
  • Cheryl Pailzote
  • Crystal Lee, PhD, MPH, MLS
FREE virtual event on the Zoom platform

View Flyer

 

Questions: [email protected]

 

 

Additional OIE resources

 

  • Indigenous STEM Project 2025  
    • STEM Educators Showcase (virtual) - March 25, 2025
    • Indigenous STEM Symposium at Arizona Science Center - April 27-28, 2025
    • STEM Professionals Panel (virtual)- May 6, 2025
    • Thank you to the following for making this event possible: Arizona Science Center, Arizona Humanities, SRP, Indigenous Resilience Center, and the Office of Societal Impact at the University of Arizona. 

 

  • Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in K-12 Classrooms with Tribal Nations in Arizona

The Office of Indian Education regularly partners with Tribal Nations in Arizona to co-host free, in-person trainings open to any educators in the region. We invite school districts who are interested in this training to reach out to [email protected]

Previous Trainings

  • Prescott Area with Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe | Fall 2023 | Slide Deck
  • Verde Valley Area with Yavapai-Apache Nation | Spring 2024 | Slide Deck

 

  • Summer Social Studies Seminar Series in collaboration with ADE K-12 Social Studies | Summer 2023 
    • Indigenous Perspectives (K-5) 
    • Tribal Sovereignty (K-12) 
    • Indigenous Perspectives (6-12) 
    • Tribal Sovereignty (K-12) 
    • NOTE: If you're interested in viewing recordings and resources for this series, use the links below from Summer 2022

 

  • K-12 Educator Night: Teaching Academic Standards with Indigenous Storytelling | Spring 2023  

 

  • Teaching Tribal Sovereignty in K-12 Classrooms | Spring 2023

 

 

 

  • Changing the Narrative: K-12 Indigenous Literacy and Literature Symposium | Annual Fall Event

Changing the Narrative: K-12 Indigenous Language & Literacy Symposium 2022 from Arizona Humanities on Vimeo.

Part 1 | November 2023

This session will provide participants with the opportunity to identify multiple sources of data that can be used, distinguish multiple types of data that can be collected, and use data to evaluate grant program progress and provide evidence of impact.

 

Part 2 | February 2024

This session will provide participants with the opportunity to organize and clean multiple data sources, use multiple approaches to analyze data, and support data-driven decision-making for grant projects, programs, and initiatives.

 

Part 3 | April 2024

This session will provide participants with the opportunity to understand and visualize data, select appropriate visualizations, and learn design principles for effective visualization.

 

Professional Learning Opportunities from External Organizations