American Indian Studies Program

The American Indian Studies Program exists primarily to assist with the implementation of the curricular requirements in the areas of American Indian history, culture, and tribal sovereignty. The program is also responsible for American Indian Language and Culture Education.

Program staff:

• Provide training opportunities
• Present at conferences and workshops
• Develop and disseminate materials
• Provide general consultation on issues related to American Indian Studies and the education of American Indian students
• Serve as liaison to tribal education departments, Wisconsin Indian Education Association, and Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council

Applications for American Indian Language Revitalization Grants Now Available

Applications for American Indian Language Revitalization Grants became available December 15, 2009, and will be due January 29, 2010. Grants will be awarded on a competitive, annual basis to public schools or CESAs who partner with a tribal government, or consortia of one or more school districts and one or more tribal governments. Funds can be used for activities related to providing instruction in one or more tribal languages as curricular or co-curricular offerings, such as curriculum design, creation of appropriate assessment instruments, professional development activities, language related activities for parents and community members, instructional delivery, and program evaluation.

The total amount available to be awarded under this grant program is $247,500. The Department of Public Instruction anticipates issuing seven to ten grant awards ranging from $25,000 to $35,000. Consortium applications may exceed these projected amounts.

An administrative hearing on the proposed permanent and emergency rule will be held January 15, 2010, from 2:30 pm-4:00 pm in Room 041, 125 S. Webster Street, Madison, WI. Written testimony may also be submitted by January 22, 2010. For more information on the rules and hearing notice, please visit the department’s website.

If you have any questions, please contact:

J P Leary, Consultant
American Indian Studies Program
608/267-2283 or 800/441-4563
FAX: 608/266-1965
jp.leary@dpi.wi.gov

For questions about this information, contact JP Leary (608) 267-2283

Last updated on 12/16/2009 8:17:00 AM