Dear Partners in Education,

The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of the Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities.

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Sincerely,

The Office of Indian Education

indianeducation@azed.gov

www.azed.gov/oie

September 2-4, 2025

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ

“Strong Roots, Soaring Futures.”

Session tracks include:

• Teaching and Learning
• Policy and Data
• Culture and Wellness
• Youth Advocacy and Engagement

We invite parents, 9-12th grade students, education staff, and school and tribal administrators and leadership! Visit website today to register and to reserve your hotel room! Rooms will fill up fast!

📆 Monday, July 21, 2025 from 10am to 11am on Zoom. Visit P&P website for more information. Hear presentations from NAU and ADE Title I department.

📆 Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 9am to 12pm on Zoom. Visit OIE Website for more information.

Arizona high school teams of science, technology, engineering, math, coding, or robotics are invited to participate. The challenge begins August 8, 2025 and ends September 22, 2025. Groups must troubleshoot and create “real-world” solutions that help improve the lives of young children with disabilities. Groups submit a poster and video outlining their solutions. Students or teachers can apply to participate by August 11, 2025. Teams may win a cash prize! Visit website to learn more.

Designed to uplift and support Native students as they prepare for their first year of college! Students and educators encouraged to attend. Hear from professionals who understand the Native student journey! Session topics for Week 1 topics include: July 22 – Career Readiness, July 23 – Breaking Down Your First Year of College, July 24 – Building a Strong First-Year Experience (from 1-2pm MDT). Visit website to register and learn more about the weekly webinars, ending August 7, 2025. Prizes available for students attending and completing session surveys!

Free training available for Native American and Alaska Native young adults (18-29 years old)! Codefy provides culturally relevant software development training. Participants learn programming, receive industry credentials, and qualify for technology internship upon completion (if available). Training dates: September 2 to December 2, 2025. Applications are due July 27, 2025. Questions, email info@codefy.org, or visit website. Hopi tribal members should contact Melvina at mjohnson@hopi.nsn.us.

Select colleges host high school seniors on their campuses typically in September and October each year. Prospective students tour campus, learn about academic programs, financial aid, meet current students and/or faculty, and more. Each program will have different eligibility requirements, applications, and deadlines. If interested, please visit program websites for additional information and share with a high-achieving prospective student!

• Indigenous Fly-In, Dartmouth College (NH) – Due July 21, 2025
• Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering, MIT (MA) – Due August 2, 2025
• CalTech Up Close, CalTech (CA) – Due August 6, 2025
• Discover CC, Colorado College (CO) – Due August 15, 2025

Senior year has not started yet for most students, but it’s not too early to start preparing for college scholarships! Here are some notable scholarships that are opening soon. Some scholarships have virtual information sessions for students and parents.

• Gates Scholarship – Opened July 15, due September 15, 2025
• Coca Cola Scholarship – Opens on August 1, 2025
• Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship – Opens August 20, 2025, due November 12, 2025
• Flinn Scholarship – Opens August 27, 2025, due October 2025
• BigFuture Scholarships – Create a student account and complete steps for entries into monthly scholarship drawing (amounts vary).

Join CollegeWise with free webinars for students and parents. Upcoming webinars for high school students.

• July 23, 2025 – How to Best Work With Your High School Counselor

Learn about college application components, how counselors can help students, and tips for students. Visit website to learn more and register.

Provide your tribal ID or CIB at the ticket window to receive free admission to Tucson’s Sonoran Desert Museum (2021 N. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743). Children 2 and under are also free. Visit www.desertmuseum.org. Open 365 days a year! They have strollers, wheelchairs, and electric scooters available for rent.

• Youth Resilience Program is recruiting for the Youth Council (ages 11-24). The next meeting is July 31 (virtual). Contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
• Backpack with school supplies available – Call 602-279-5262 to schedule your child’s back to school or sports physical and receive a free backpack with school supplies.
• For family and community resources, view the Native Health monthly newsletter.

The Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona is seeking 3 indigenous actors to play non-singing roles in Annie Get Your Gun. Scholarships available for Indigenous actors, must commit to rehearsals on August 15 and 16 for the final August 16 performance, at All Saints Lutheran Church (15649 N. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ). Application deadline is July 26. Apply online today.

The SUN Bucks – Summer EBT 2025 application is now available in the SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener. Visit website for information. Applications must be submitted by August 5, 2025.

Need help understanding how you can help your student with college applications? Register for an upcoming free webinar to learn more!

• July 22, 2025 – Biggest Shifts in 2025 College Admissions – What They Mean For Your Teen.
• July 30, 2025 – Ultimate Parents Guide: How to Help Your Child Succeed in 9th and 10th Grade.

To learn more about these webinars and to register, visit website.

When parents/guardians are informed, they may feel more equipped to be involved with their child’s education. Social media is a popular form of communication with the community. Here are some recommended Facebook (FB) or Instagram (IG) pages to follow to stay updated on important education topics throughout the school year:

• Search for your child’s school and/or district on Facebook or Instagram
• Arizona Indian Education Association = FB | IG
• Indian Education Advisory Council (Arizona) = FB
• Center for Native American Youth = FB | IG
• National Indian Education Association = FB | IG
• Native Forward = FB | IG
• Native Health = FB | IG
• Native Pathways (American Indian College Fund) = FB | IG

Not on social media? Many of these organizations have relevant webinars, events, articles, or newsletters that you can join to stay informed. In our next biweekly, we will highlight some of these relevant parent newsletters.

The AZ Math Standards Team invites you to a webinar covering Guidance for Middle School Math. September 18, 2025, with two times to choose from. Either 9-9:30am or 1-1:30pm. Designed for educators, administrators, and instructional leaders who are seeking clarity and direction in implementing effective middle school mathematics programs. View flyer for information.

Elements of Art – July 23, 2025 from 2-4pm. Featuring artist and educator, Jake Meders.Free, virtual event! Registration is required. Participants will learn about downloadable classroom resources.

Other Heard Museum Events:

August 16, 2025 – Meet Molly from Denali!

Join the Arizona Science Center for a day of inspiration, innovation, and fun at the fall Educate to Innovate conference! Earn professional development hours by engaging with innovative content, networking, and exploring ways to engage our learners in STEM lessons.September 19, 2025, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Visit website for more event information.

Free, comprehensive online professional development opportunity for counselors to connect and learn from top leaders in higher education and counseling. Various sessions available, from July 29-31, 2025. All webinars are 1-1.5hrs and allow attendees to earn 0.1-0.2 CEUs. Topics include Essays and AI, financial aid, counselor resources, tips for strong college applications, future of college admissions, and more. Visit website for full event details and to register.Also, counselors can sign up for the September 4, 2025 Fall Counselor Workshop in Tempe, AZ.

ADE Effective Teachers and Leaders is accepting applications. Visit website below to learn more and to register.

• Principals Leadership Academy
• Assistant Principals Leadership Academy

Questions, email ETL@azed.gov.

Virtual sessions now available. ADE, AZ Board of Regents, and Education Forward Arizona invite all middle school and high school school counselors, college and career counselors, and support staff to an upcoming session.

📆 September 17 or October 22, 2025 from 11:30-12:30pm (MST). View flyer for information.

• 2025 Arizona FAFSA Summit – August 8, 2025
• 2025 Grants Management Forum: Roadmap for Managing GME Grants – August 25-27, 2025 (View in APLD)
• AZ Rural STEM Summit – August 26-29, 2025
• FAFSA and CCR Symposium – September 12, 2025
• AZ Language Association Conference – September 13, 2025
• The Southwest Middle Grades Summit – September 20, 2025
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society Conference – October 2-4, 2025
• National Indian Education Association Conference – October 8-11, 2025
• AZ Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference – October 11, 2025
• *2025 ACT Arizona Conference, Tempe, AZ – December 9, 2025

*No website available yet.