2026 OIE Annual Summit

September 8-10, 2026 

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass (5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85226) 

"Embracing Culture, Community, and Innovation in Education" 

Welcome! This page is intended for K-12 students/parents/guardians to highlight College & Career Readiness resources, Scholarship information, and Summer Program opportunities. Click the drop-down lists to view helpful resources, information, and support. Start exploring below and let us know how we can support you! 

-Office of Indian Education staff

As required by A.R.S. § 15-244, the Indian Education Act, the Office of Indian Education assists schools and tribal nations to meet the educational needs of Native American students. This includes the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and instruction that are culturally relevant and aligned to state standards, as well as promoting family and community involvement in the education of Native American students.

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The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is entrusted with the critical responsibility of promoting and enhancing the educational experiences of Native American students across Arizona. OIE collaborates with tribal nations, educators, and stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that address the unique needs and strengths of Native American students.

Indigenous Educator Pathway Programs

• Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Arizona
• Preparing Indigenous Teachers for Arizona Schools (PITAS) at Northern Arizona University
• Preparing Educators for Arizona's Indian Communities (PEAIC) at Arizona State University

Indigenous Education Degree Programs

Please click on the drop-down menus below to view resources. 

If you need assistance with specific resources, please email [email protected]. 

Purpose of Video Series

Provide short, self-paced videos created by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Office of Indian Education (OIE) about the Johnson O'Malley (JOM) program.​ These videos will allow individuals to explore all aspects of JOM.

Potential Uses of videos:

Per SB 1505, the primary goal of the Native American Code Writers Program (NACWP) is to introduce computer code writing curriculum and deliver a technology-focused education to better engage Native American high school students. The Computer Science (CS) content is designed to help students think critically, problem-solve, and work with technology integration by using app development, gaming, website design, multimedia, cyber security and robotics.