Consortium Connection Sept 2026

Give generously. Receive gratefully. Grow together.

As we continue another year together as WWNAEC, may we be reminded of the strength that comes from community, connection, and reciprocity. Give generously—sharing our knowledge, time, culture, ideas, and support with one another. Receive gratefully—honoring the teachings, experiences, and gifts that others bring to our shared work. And grow together—knowing that when we lift one another up, we create stronger pathways for our Native students, families, educators, and communities. May this year be filled with meaningful connections, renewed purpose, and opportunities to learn from one another as we continue the important work of serving our communities.

-Rachael Barger, Chair

2026-2027 Meeting Dates and Hosting Districts

For all meeting dates and lunches- exact locations will be sent at a later date

9/17 South Kitsap (Matt Haver). South Kitsap School District Office (Blue Room) 2689 Hoover Ave SE. Port Orchard, WA 98366

11/19 Renton ESD (Liz Chick) 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton, WA 98057
Individuals will need to check in the desk for a visitor’s pass.

12/17 Mid Year Debrief Potluck Style Lunch Bethel (Rachael Barger and Grace Leatham)

1/14 White River (Aryanna Sherman)

3/25 Fife (Otellie Trujillo and Michelle Cardenas) *Date is moved back a week due to the NAYLA Fife Public Schools Central Office 1720 Oak Street Milton, Wa 98354 Alder and Madrona rooms. Entry at the covered door. Ring the doorbell to be let in and sign in at the front desk.

5/20 Olympia (Sandra Gordon)

6/3 End of Year Recap -location TBD

Click here to view our new - WWNAEC CALENDAR

Click Here to view our updated Bylaws

OSPI Updates and Information

Native Education

The Office of Native Education (ONE) provides assistance to school districts in meeting the educational needs of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) students. ONE serves as a liaison between OSPI and school districts, tribal governments, State-Tribal Education Compact schools (STECs), tribal schools, Native communities, parents/guardians of Native children, and other groups and individuals.

ospi.k12.wa.us

OSPI ONE Contact Information

OSPI ONE Sept Newsletter

Right to Wear Regalia

Native Literacy Guidance

Native Student Learner Identification Training | ONE | OSPI

NIEA Updates and Resources

NIEA Updates

Tribal Consultation Policy

Interagency Agreement Between USDept.Ed./ USDept.Labor Office Elem/Sec Ed

Interagency Agreement Between USDept.Ed/ USDept Interior Office of Indian Ed

U.S. Departments of Education, Interior, and Labor Announce Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Partnership

Tribal Curriculum

Scholarship Opportunities and Internship Opportunities

Do you know of Native Scholarships?

Do you have any knowledge of Native scholarships or local scholarships we should be helping our students to know about? If so please click the link below and add them.

We will be posting them to our website next year.

Scholarship Hub

John A. Kusler Scholarship

American Indian Scholarship Fund

Cobell Scholarship

Kurt Grinnell Scholarship

Salmon Defense Billy Frank Jr Scholarship

Washington Indian Gaming Scholarship

Native Pathways A College Guidebook

Resources to Consider

Tulalip Language

Puyallup Tribe Language

Muckleshoot Language

Kalispel Language

13 Moons Project by Children of the Setting Suns Productions

Cedar Box Experience (Swinomish)

Cedar Box Teaching Toolkit (Muckleshoot)

Title VI Program Pages

Native American Education - Puyallup School District

Native American Education - North Kitsap School District 400

Native Education

Title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds the Olympia School District Native Education Program. This formula grant provides financial assistance to school districts to develop and implement programs specifically designed to meet the cultural, language and academic needs of Native American/Alaskan Native students. Your child may be eligible to participate in the Olympia School District Native Education Program if they are:

osd.wednet.edu

Native Student Program - North Thurston High School

Native American Education (Title VI) - Bethel School District 403

Meeting Speaker Notes and Resources when Available😀

Resources for Teaching About Indigenous Peoples | NEA

Upcoming Conferences and Professional Development

Home | 2026 AISES National Conference

The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. The conference is open to anyone who wishes to participate and learn!

conference.aises.org