Indigenous Peoples Education

Phone: 405.707.5108 Fax: 405.533.6329

314 S. Lewis St, Stillwater, OK 74074

Enroll - 506 Form

Academics - Culture - Community

The purpose of the Stillwater Public Schools Indigenous Peoples Education program is to meet the academic and cultural needs of our Indigenous students.

Indigenous Peoples Education

Title VI is a federal program administered by Stillwater Public Schools. The primary goal of the program is to increase the math and reading levels of students of Native American descent. The students themselves do not have to be an enrolled member of the tribe, but their parent or grandparent must be enrolled. To be a part of the program, students must have a 506 form on file that has been completed by their parent/guardian. This form only needs to be completed once and it remains in effect as long as the student attends Stillwater Public Schools. If your student is of Native American descent and you want them to be included in the program, please fill out the 506 form on-line (which can be found on the SPS website at www.stillwaterschools.com, under departments, Indigenous Peoples Education.

We will also need a copy of the CDIB being used for our files.

“The mission of the Stillwater Title VI Indigenous Peoples Education Program is to effectively tutor, assist and guide Native American students to ensure academic success.”

Goals and Objectives for the Program:

Increase academic success and achievement

Increase educational opportunities

Provide supplemental academic services for all grades

Encourage parent participation

Increase communication between school and home

Improve daily attendance

Improve the graduation rate for Native students

Connect families to tribal resources including connecting and supporting cultural events through Stillwater Public Schools

Programs and Services:

Tutoring services – available at all SPS sites

N7 Youth Movement Day at OSU (3^rd – 8^th)

Battle of the Books Competition (4^th grade students)

Summer Camp (Native Games Camp for 1^st – 4^th grades)

Summer Camp (STEM for 5^th – 8^th grades)

Indigenous Peoples Club (SMS, SJHS, SHS)

Women in Science Conference

Challenge Bowl Competition – sponsored by the Oklahoma Council of Indian Education (OCIE)

Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society

Field Trips (cultural and education trips)

College and Career Information (Fall and Spring College Nights)

Native College Fairs – sponsored by collaborating tribes

Q. Who Qualifies?

A. Any student who is an enrolled member of a tribe OR has a parent or grandparent who is an enrolled member of a tribe.

Q. How Does My Child Enroll?

A. Just complete the Title VI 506 form and scan or print a copy of the CDIB

If you have any questions about our program or services, please contact:

Rusty Atkins (Indigenous Peoples Education Coordinator), 405-707-5108

ratkins@stillwaterschools.com