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Welcome & Overview

CUSD Indigenous Education Program

Program Information

The Indigenous Education Program is a federally funded program to supplement academic educational support and family cultural engagement.

  • Johnson O’Malley Funds (JOM) is a federal program whose main objective is to ensure that Indian children receive educational opportunities that would not otherwise be provided through public school system. JOM is a supplemental program providing services to Indian students based on the needs of individual communities.
  • Indian ED 506 Title VI Grant Program is federal funding to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students to meet the challenging state of academic standards, to ensure that Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, to ensure teachers, principals, school staff, and leaders who serve Indian students to have the ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to support such students.

Title VI IPC Officer Elected for 2023-2024

1. President -Terri Marsoobian
2. Vice President -Monique John and Tiffany Cruz
3. Treasurer-Chaunasea Williams
4. Secretary-Francine White-Baker
5. Student Representative - Malaysiah John


JOM IPC Officer Elected for 2023-2024

1. Chairperson-Terri Marsoobian
2. Vice Chairperson-Monique John and Tiffany Cruz
3. Treasurer-Chaunasea Williams
4. Secretary-Francine White-Baker

Program Benefits

  • Connection with fellow Indigenous students
  • Engagement in cultural experiences
  • Frequent updates about CUSD Indigenous Program opportunities
  • Native American Club participation at CUSD high school sites
  • Invitations to special events
  • Recognition upon senior graduation
  • Loaning program for laptops, scientific calculator/graphing calculators
  • Support with K-12 backpack and school supplies
  • Support with eligible K-12 class fees – funding permitted
  • Advisor support at CUSD high school sites
  • Quarterly CUSD Indigenous Parent Committee (IPC) Meetings

Program Requirements for Eligible Services

Under this Program, parent or legal guardians will need to complete the ED 506 Title VI form and the Johnson O’Malley (JOM) form for your student to be included in the count for funding. All students must be enrolled within CUSD schools and meet student eligibility requirements for American Indian/Alaskan Native.

In addition, one of the following is required:  a copy of your students' Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or a parent CIB, copy of Tribal Enrollment ID, or a letter from the Tribe/Nation letter stating enrollment or descendancy.

Please complete:

  • One (1) JOM form per family – please list ALL enrolled students on form
  • One (1) ED 506 Title VI form PER student enrolled

Helpful Links:

Yá'át'ééh!

                

Hello and welcome to our Indigenous Education Program website.  My name is Antonette Shirley and I am the Indigenous Student Engagement Specialist. We are happy that you are part of our CUSD family. I look forward to collaborating with you so that your students can be successful. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Ahe’he’

Thank you!

 

Antonette Shirley, MEd.

Indigenous Student Engagement Specialist

Chandler Unified School District

480-224-3739

shirley.antonette@cusd80.com


Visit Us!

Click on the address to get directions. We are located at:

Melinda Romero Instructional Resource Center

500 W Galveston St

Chandler, AZ 85225

Follow Us On Social Media!

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The Indigenous Education Program is on Instagram @cusdindigenousep - follow us on Social Media. If you would like to promote opportunities, feature one of your students' accomplishments, or highlight any relevant info to Indigenous Ed. on any of our social media or newsletters, contact Antonette Shirley at Shirley.Antonette@cusd80.com or 480-224-3739. We share and repost other ideas and opportunities that come up daily, so be sure to check it out!

Contact Us

Dr. Korry Brenner
Director of Federal Programs & State Initiatives
(480) 224-3741
 
Kathrine Buchanan
Administrative Assistant
(480) 224-3741
 
Antonette Shirley, M.Ed.
Indigenous Student Engagement Specialist  
(480) 224-3739
 
 
 

INDIGENOUS STUDENT ADVISORS 

ACP High School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor:
Blake Cochran
(480) 424-8780
Andersen Junior High School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor:
Stefanie Baedeker
(480) 883-5380
Andersen Elementary School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisors:
Barbara Richardson
(480) 812-6046
Basha High School
Club Sponsors/Indigenous Student Advisors
Karla Palafox
(480) 224-2220
Bogle Junior High School
Club Sponsors/Indigenous Student Advisors:
Stacy Pillar
(480) 883-5526
Casteel High School
Club Sponsors/Indigenous Student Advisors
Todd Daniels
(480) 424-8149
Chandler High School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor:
Rosemary Liversedge
(480) 812-7727 
Brett Parks
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor
(480) 812-7850
Conley Elementary School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor:
Mary Catherine Barrios
(480) 812-6270   
Frye Elementary School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor:
Jacob Kasselman
(480) 224-6469  
Hamilton High School
Club Sponsor/Indigenous Student Advisor:
Amy Furrow
(480) 883-5032
Margarite Jimenez-Trujillo
(480) 883-5032