American Indian Education Program
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.
- 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
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR YOUR STUDENT(S) A SIGNED PARENT CONSENT FORM IS REQUIRED
CONTACT US
American Indian Education Program
Handke Center, Room 214
1170 Main St NW·Elk River·MN 55330
763-241-3400 x5543
americanindianeducation@isd728.org
Mari Mansfield
American Indian Education Specialist
763-241-3400 x5551
mariana.mansfield@isd728.org
Dara Grimmer
AIEP Instructional Mentor
763-241-3400 x5543
dara.grimmer@isd728.org
Anndee Schiltz
Clerk
763-241-3400 x5552
anndee.schiltz@isd728.org
QUICK LINKS
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