The purpose of the AIEA is
♦ To provide channels of communication among Indian education programs including prekindergarten through higher education . . .
♦ To ensure the delivery of effective education services by Indian education agencies through collaboration with other federal, state, and tribal programs . . .
♦ To serve as a network for information regarding, among other things, parent and youth conferences, curriculum and instructional activities, new Indian education programs . . .
♦ To provide professional development activities and/or training.
The mission of the Arizona Indian Education Association is
♦ to develop educational strategies and activities consistent with Arizona’s academic standards and to provide research and resources to Arizona schools for their American Indian students to achieve academic excellence through culturally responsive education.
AIEA Scholarships Are Now Available! The Arizona Indian Education Association (AIEA) is proud to announce the availability of scholarships for American Indian students to support their educational goals. The awards recognize American Indian youth who demonstrate exemplary achievement in academics, community service, and leadership, and who consistently participate in cultural activities. Three awards at $100 each will be given to junior high students, five awards at $300 each will be given to high school students, and three awards at $500 each will be given to college students. The recipients of the AIEA Scholarship will be presented their awards at the upcoming AIEA American Indian Youth Conference which will be held in October 3-4, 2011 at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.
AIEA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization comprised of educators and community members dedicated to improving the K-12, and college education of American Indian students in Arizona. The mission of AIEA is to develop educational strategies and activities consistent with Arizona's academic standards and to provide research and resources to Arizona schools for their American Indian students to achieve academic excellence through culturally responsive education. The deadline to submit an application is September 9, 2011. For questions, please contact Ms. Kathy Savala at (602) 257-4051 or kathy.savala@phxelem.k12.az.us.
AIEA Scholarship Criteria describes who you should nominate for an AIEA Scholarship.
AIEA Scholarship Application is for you to use to nominate an outstanding student.
AIEA President: Theresa Price
Email: tnprice@mpsaz.org
Phone: 480-472-0582
AIEA Vice President: Pam Yabeny
Email: pam.yabeny@domail.maricopa.edu
Phone: 480-731-8032
AIEA Treasurer: Kathy Savala
Email: kathy.savala@phxschools.org
Phone: 602-257-4051
AIEA Co-Secretary: Arlene Old Elk
Email: aoldelk@mesacc.edu
Phone: 480-348-2407
AIEA Coresponding Secretary: TBA
Email: TBA
Phone: TBA
Co-Chair: Julie Nevarez
Email: Julie.nevarez@gcmail,maricopa.edu
Phone: 623-845-4935
Vickie Baldwin
vickie.baldwin@asu.edu
Phone: 602-496-0355
| Last Updated: Thursday November 17, 2011 | Contact the AIEA President |