The ISD 728 American Indian Education Program (AIEP) creates a safe and welcoming space for Indigenous students, families and faculty. The AIEP is a unique program that follows students through their K-12 schooling, instilling our Indigenous values and living our traditions. We welcome all Native American students into our program, regardless of Tribal affiliation, blood quantum, or country of origin.

Check out our Welcome Video to see what the program is like!

• Increase the graduation rate of American Indian/ Alaskan Native Students 
• Expand district-wide understanding and representation of American Indian/ Alaskan Native students' cultures, languages, heritage, and curriculum. 
  
  

Our services include:

• Academic advising (K-12) 
• Scholarship, college, vocational or workforce advisement and assistance (7-12)
• Monitoring student's school programs to provide assistance (K-12)
• Enrichment opportunities such as tribal history, storytelling, pow-wows, etc.
• Field trips: Sugar Bush, Northwest Fur Trade Post, Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Fort Snelling, and more
• College visits including; the University of Minnesota, Morris, and St. Cloud State University
• Traditional graduation honoring ceremony
• Cultural activities and lessons 
• Ojibwe & Dakota language programs
• Parent Advisory Committee/ Monthly Newsletter

American Indian Education Program

americanindianeducation@isd728.org

Mari Mansfield

American Indian Education Specialist

Phone: 763.241.3400 x5543

mariana.mansfield@isd728.org

Dara Grimmer

AIEP Instructional Mentor

dara.grimmer@isd728.org

Phone: 763.241.3400 x5551

Anndee Schiltz

Clerk

anndee.schiltz@isd728.org

(763) 241-3400 x5552

Handke Family Center, Room 214
1170 Main St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
(763)-241-3400 X 5543