1. Welcome to Native American Education Program Title VII Renea Ly- Title VII Program Coordinator Renea.ly@evergreenps.org

2. What is Title VII? Title VII, Part A — Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Education Districts and tribal organizations supplement the state’s basic education allocation through this program. Title VII, Part A is governed by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The No Child Left Behind Act converted earlier Indian education programs into Title VII, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In Washington, Title VII, Part A funds support a variety of programs — after-school, academic enrichment, tutoring and dropout prevention and more. Title VII, Part A — Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native EducationElementary and Secondary Education Act. The No Child Left Behind ActTitle VII, Part A

3. The Purpose of Title VII PURPOSE (Section 7101 ). It is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, so that such students can meet the same challenging State student academic achievement standards as all other students are expected to meet.

4. The Purpose of Title VII cont. PROGRAMS- This part carries out the purpose described in subsection (a) by authorizing programs of direct assistance for — (1) meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives; (2) the education of Indian children and adults; (3) the training of Indian persons as educators and counselors, and in other professions serving Indian people; and (4) research, evaluation, data collection, and technical assistance.

5. How do students apply for Title VII? Ask your school’s secretary Evergreen Public Schools webpage. Under “District” link and search for “Programs”, click Native American Education, Title VII Program Download “506 Title VII Indian Education Form” Email the Title VII Program Coordinator at renea.ly@evergreenps.orgrenea.ly@evergreenps.org Call our office at (360) 604-6757 **Note: Forms must be completed by parents or guardians and forward to: Native American Education Program PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668

6. How many tribes are in State of Washington? 29 Federal Recognized Tribes Chehalis Confederated Tribes Colville Confederated Tribes Confederated Tribes of Yakama Cowlitz Indian Tribe Muckleshoot Tribe Nisqually Tribe Puyallup Tribe 5 State Recognized Tribes Chinook Indian Nation Duwamish Tribe Snohomish Tribe Snoqualmoo Tribe Steilacoom Tribe