Native American Services - Paradise Valley Unified School District

Office of Indian Education - Title VI

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Indian Education, Indian Education Formula Grant Program (Title VI, Part A, subpart 1 of the ESEA, as amended by ESSA) offers funding for eligible entities that serve American Indian/Alaska Native children.

Purpose of Program: The Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (Formula Grants) program provides grants to support local educational agencies (LEAs), Indian Tribes and organizations, and other eligible entities in developing elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. The U.S. Department of Education (Department) funds comprehensive programs that are designed to meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students and ensure that all students meet challenging State academic standards.

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PVSchools offers the following Native American services:

Academic intervention for students who meet the set criteria for the school year
Cultural materials and presentations for Native American students and their families
Youth conferences for middle school and high school students
Partnership with PVCC for Hoop Of Learning

The 506 form is extremely important to our program because the number of 506 forms we collect determines the amount of funding our district receives, which then determines the services we can provide for our Native American students. The 506 form is a federal form that certifies student eligibility for the Title VI, Indian Education Program.

Contact the Language Acquisition office at (602) 449-2116 to request a 506 form. Forms can be returned to your child's school office or mailed to: Indian Education Department, 15002 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Attention: Language Acquisition Department.