Indian Education

Purpose

Nevada County Indian Education provides supports to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaskan Natives, so that these students can achieve to the same challenging state standards as all students.

Eligibility

• Any student meeting the US Department of Education, Office of Indian Education, Form 506 current criteria.
• Please email 506 forms directly to Melissa Balderston at mbalderston@nevco.org

Program Goals

• Improve the achievement of elementary and secondary school students
• Ensure equal access to services leading to such improvement, particularly those who are educationally disadvantaged such as Native Americans

Implementation

• Individual tutoring/mentoring for children identified as being below grade level
• School advocacy by Program Coordinator and/or Education Liaison
• Advisement from Parent Committee
• Implementation of Quarterly Native Family Nights featuring cultural activities linked to State standards.
• Collaboration with local tribes as well as Native organizations and programs to broaden services

Parent Council Meetings

2026

• September 10, 2026 Public Notice
• April 30, 2026 Public Notice
• February 19, 2026 Minutes

Additional Programs

Last Updated on September 10, 2026 by Olivia Carson