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

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