Ledger artist Donald F. Montileaux designed art featured on the cover of this booklet.
With a warm heart and a firm handshake I welcome you to the 2016 South Dakota Indian Education Summit. It is an exciting time for Indian Education in South Dakota. We were successful this past year in creating two new programs. The Paraprofessional Scholarship Program is designed to assist schools in Indian Country to grow their own teachers. Existing paraprofessionals serving Indian Country were given the opportunity to go to college and earn their teaching degrees, so they may continue to serve their communities as full-fledged teachers. The Native American Achievement Schools program is a grant program where three schools in Indian Country will be given the opportunity to change the delivery of education with an emphasis on language and culture among other things. Going forward, we will be focusing on attendance both in the Indian Education Office and across the Department of Education. The research tells us that missing even two or three days a month of school can negatively impact student achievement and increase drop-out rates. As we strive to improve education in South Dakota, it is important for children to be in school. Also, I want to encourage schools across Indian Country to look at career and technical education programs that can not only put our kids on a career path, but also go a long way in addressing some of our social issues that desperately need attention. We have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to ensure our students have the opportunity and tools necessary to be successful in K-12 and beyond, but together we can achieve this and more. Please enjoy your time at the Summit and take the opportunity to share your knowledge and learn from others on how we can build a brighter future for all children of South Dakota. Thanks,
Mato Standing High Director of Indian Education
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Sunday, Sept. 25 2:00-4:30
INDIAN EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
2:00-7:30
REGISTRATION
5:00 - 8:00
FLAGS, OPENING SPEAKERS, DINNER, KEYNOTE
Room: Galleries D, E
Room: Lobby
Opening Prayer - Whitney Rencountre II Welcome - Mato Standing High, Dr. Melody Schopp, Whitney Rencountre II Flag Presentation Dinner KEYNOTE – DR. DARRYL TONEMAH Trauma in the Native Community-Its Reflection in the Schools Trauma is pervasive in Native communities, transferred from generation to generation, from biology to sociology. A child may be born into a traumatic environment, and the brain develops for self-preservation. This can change development and structure; behaviors can look like ADD/ADHD or learning disorders. A Trauma Informed Community empowers providers, educators, leaders and citizens and equips itself with tools to DEAL with trauma and HEAL from trauma. Room: Galleries A, B, C
Map of Conference Center Facilities
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Sunday, Sept. 25 Concourse
Time
Galleries A, B & C
Galleries D, E
Indian Education Advisory Council
2:00-4:30
Registration 2:00-7:30
5:00-6:45
Opening Prayer Welcome, Announcements, Flags, Dinner
6:45-8:00
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Darryl Tonemah: ‘Trauma in the Native Community-Its Reflection in the Schools’
Monday, Sept. 26 Concourse
Registration 7:30-12:00
Time
Galleries A, B & C
7:15-8:30
Breakfast; Opening/Welcome
8:30-9:30
GENERAL SESSION: Transforming Education with OSEU Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever, Gabrielle Seeley, others
9:30-9:40
9:40-10:30
Concourse
Time
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GENERAL SESSION: Action Plans for Transforming Education with OSEU Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever, Gabrielle Seeley, others Galleries D & E
10:30-10:45
Exhibitions 8:00-12:00
10:45-11:35
11:35-11:50 Concourse
Exhibitions 1:00-4:30
Gallery F
Gallery G
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Integrating MultiCultural Awareness in Early Years P-2 Dr. Gayle Bortnem
Know Before U Go (KBUG) Joan Currier, Josh Lucio, Cora Gaane
Teaching Resiliency through Ordinary Interactions Rebecca Lewis, Cari Logan
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Time
Galleries A, B & C
11:50-1:00
Lunch
1:00-1:30
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS
1:30-2:20
Keynote Speaker: Steve Saffron Up Your Attitude— How to Build a Positive School Climate BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS
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Lewis & Clark
Don’t You Forget About Me Geriann Headrick
Francis Case
Sharpe
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BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Combining Cultures and Adventure Gaming to Teach Math AnnMaria DeMars
Lakota Circles of Hope Prevention Curriculum Gwen Holmes, Jim Kinyon
Culinary Arts ProStart Program McIntosh School LaKisha Jordan, Students
Practical Applications: Working with Students Dealing with Trauma Dr. Darryl Tonemah (Keynote Breakout Session)
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Monday, Sept. 26 (continued) Concourse
Exhibitions 1:00-4:30
Time
2:30-3:20
Galleries D, E, F
Gallery G
Lewis & Clark
Laughter is the Best Medicine Steve Saffron (Keynote Breakout Session)
Working with Schools to Fill High Needs Teaching Areas Bill O’Dea & guest speaker—Troops to Teachers
Reading Assessment Plan Andi Ward & Sara Lorensberg Enemy Swim Day School
3:20-3:30 Concourse
Time
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Galleries D & E The Oscar Howe Project: Pairing the
3:30-4:20
Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings with State Literacy Standards for Maximum Student Growth
Gallery F, G School Board Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr. Wade Pogany, Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Panelists: Mika Tibbs (Dupree), Chuck Conroy (Pine Ridge), Skyman Redday (Sisseton), Tom Flute (Sisseton), Dr. Paul Turman (Pierre)
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Decolonizing Teaching Practice Through LandBased Learning Dr. Nichlas Emmons
Gabrielle Seeley
5:30-8:00
DINNER/ SOCIAL NETWORKING
Tuesday, Sept. 27 Concourse Registration 7:30-12:00
Exhibitions 8:00-3:30
Concourse
Exhibitions 8:00-3:30
Time
Galleries A, B & C
7:15-8:15
Breakfast, Welcome, Announcements Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Lein Finally….Real Change, Real Reform
8:15-9:15 9:15-9:30 9:30-10:20
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Finally….Real Change, Real Reform (Keynote Action Plan Session) – Dr. Kevin Lein
Time
Galleries D & E
Gallery F
Gallery G
Lewis & Clark
10:30-11:20
Using Self-publishing to Empower Young People and to Improve Their Literacy Skills Ty Stillwell, Gabrielle Seeley
Drinking From the Information Fire Hydrant Jane Healy, SD State Library
The Influence of Cultural Identity on Native American Students’ Academic Success Erica Moore & Natalie Bergquist
Panel of Experience— For New and Aspiring Teachers Dr. Sherry Johnson, Amy Boutchee, Panelists
11:20-11:30 Concourse
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Galleries A, B & C
11:30-12:30
Lunch; Prize Drawings
12:30-1:00 Exhibitions 8:00-3:30
1:00-1:50
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS GENERAL SESSION: How CTE Can Both Help Students and Enhance Local Workforce Development Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Education
1:50-2:00 Concourse
Exhibitions 8:00-3:30
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS
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Galleries A, B & C
Gallery G
Lewis & Clark
2:00-2:50
How CTE Can Both Help Students and Enhance Local Workforce Development (Action Plans) Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Education
Revolution in Schooling American Indian Children Dave Archambault, Sr.
ESSA: Let’s Talk Laura Scheibe
3:00-3:30
Prize Drawings, Flags, Closing Ceremonies
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It’s All About Respect D’Este R. Chytka
Connecting Research & Practice: NAERA Dr. Dan Jesse, Dr. Judy Northrup, Linda Fredericks
Lakota Lands & Identities Traveling Seminar Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Robertson, Janet FlemingMartin, Peri Strain--CAIRNS
3:30-4:20
2:30-4:20
2:30-3:20
Francis Case
SD GEAR UP: Where We Are Now and Where We Are Going Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray Lee, Damon Leader Charge, Mike Erz
Teaching Families Why Attendance Matters Dawn Smith, Lori Laughlin
DINNER/ SOCIAL NETWORKING
9:30-11:20
Francis Case
A Partnership to Increase Health/Science Education in Native American Communities Dr. Maurice Godfrey & Kim Soper—University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Macaroni at Midnight Dr. Don Bartlette—Public speaker
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Sharing the Responsibility of Recruiting and Retaining Native Students: AIECC/SDSU Collaborative Programs April Eastman, Morgan CatlettAusborn, Cora Nelson, Alaina Hanks, Wiyaka His Horse Is Thunder
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Great Race Exhibit Dr. Craig Howe, Janet FlemingMartin, Dr. Ann Robertson, Peri Strain—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS)
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Francis Case
Sharpe
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Help for Struggling Readers is Within Reach Susan Wanta
What Everyone Should Know About Cultural Competency in Education James Cadwell
Teaching Oceti Sakowin History and Culture Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Robertson, Janet FlemingMartin, Peri Strain--CAIRNS
Cookies for Breakfast Dr. Don Bartlette-Public Speaker
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Monday, Sept. 26 7:15-8:30
BREAKFAST, OPENING
8:30-9:30
GENERAL SESSION TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH OSEU
(Session continues next hour) Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Sharla Steever, Dr. Scott Simpson, Gabrielle Seeley, Others This session will focus on the newly revised Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and Standards—OSEU, and how to incorporate them into the classrooms. We will hear from Elder Duane Hollow Horn Bear, one of the authors of the OSEU, as well as teachers who use them in their classrooms. Come and learn about transforming your classroom practice. Room: Galleries A, B, C
9:30-9:40
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9:40-10:30
GENERAL SESSION – ACTION PLANS FOR TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH OSEU
Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Sharla Steever, Dr. Scott Simpson, Gabrielle Seeley, Others Participants will work in small groups to discuss practical ways to use OSEU, and create action plans to implement. Presenters, along with experienced teachers, will help facilitate and support discussions. Room: Galleries A, B, C
10:30-10:45
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10:45-11:35
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Integrating Multicultural Awareness Activities in Teaching Early Years—Preschool-2nd Grade
Welcome, Announcements – Mato Standing High, Dr. Melody Schopp, Whitney Rencountre II Room: Galleries A, B, C
Dr. Gayle Bortnem—Northern State University
The brain develops connections during the early years of life more than at any other time in a child’s life. We are responsible for preventing and countering the damage of prejudices and promoting positive attitudes about people different from them. Research-based information will be shared. Participants will learn strategies to promote cultural understanding year-round in the classroom. Room: Galleries D, E
Know Before U Go (KBUG)
Joan Currier, Josh Lucio, Cora Gaane—American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) AIGC has a new initiative for American Indian and Alaska Native students in grades 9-12, parents and educators—to learn about college preparation, scholarships and financial literacy. AIGC partners with colleges, state agencies and local communities to bring awareness of information and resources available to students before they enter a college or university. Room: Gallery F
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Monday, Sept. 26 Teaching Resiliency Through Ordinary Interactions
Rebecca Lewis & Cari Logan—Camp Noah Some students seem to have natural skills for rising out of trauma. Many students deal with a series of recurring traumas daily. What about students who can’t seem to overcome those challenges? How do we build upon their natural skills to teach them resiliency? Room: Gallery G
10:45-11:35 CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUED Don’t You Forget About Me
Geriann Headrick—Child & Adult Nutrition/SD Department of Education, & Liz Marso, Pierre School District This presentation is on the importance of breakfast and the options available to schools for providing a healthy start to students’ day. Helping students achieve their best is everyone’s goal; a healthy breakfast is a great way to get started. Room: Lewis & Clark
Native American Cultures and Adventure Gaming to Teach Math
AnnMaria DeMars—7 Generation Games From calculating the time required to meet up with relatives across the Plains to estimating the amount of herbs in a remedy, Native Americans have always used math. Tribal elders partnered with a game development team to create 3-D virtual worlds where students solve math problems and show improved math scores and attitudes about math. Participants will also create their own plans for integrating technology, games and culture to teach math. Room: Francis Case
Lakota Circles of Hope—Culture-Specific Prevention Curriculum Grades 2-5
Gwen Holmes & Jim Kinyon—Lakota Circles of Hope/Catholic Social Services (CSS) Lakota Circles of Hope is an innovative, culture-specific prevention program that teaches students how to use their culture to help avoid risky behaviors like taking drugs, drinking alcohol, abusing tobacco, bullying and suicide. The curriculum fosters a positive Lakota identity and enhances students’ understanding of Lakota culture. Room: Sharpe
Culinary Arts ProStart Program
LaKisha Jordan & students—McIntosh High School An interactive culinary showcase, students in the Culinary Arts ProStart program at McIntosh High School will conduct a live cooking demonstration, showcasing the skills they have learned in class. Room: Amp 1
Practical Applications: Working with Students Dealing with Trauma
Dr. Darryl Tonemah (Keynote Breakout Session) The student who becomes “activated” from any number of triggers isn’t “broken,” or “crazy” or “bad.” That student is struggling with a sense of being overwhelmed and doesn’t necessarily have the tools to address the sensations. Participants will discuss things that can be done with students during this time and things to do to help the student become “stress hearty.” Room: Amp 2
11:35-11:50
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Monday, Sept. 26 11:50-1:00
LUNCH
1:00-1:30
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1:30-2:20
KEYNOTE—STEVE SAFFRON
Room: Galleries A, B, C
Up Your Attitude—How to Build a Positive School Climate
How engaged are you as a South Dakota Indian educator? You can be weak in your power or you can be strong in your power. The key to success is leadership. Each school employee must do his or her part to build a positive school climate in these four ways: 1) The Power of a Positive Attitude, 2) The Value of Kindness, 3) The Importance of a Great Education and 4) The Significance of Good, Clean Fun. Room: Galleries A, B, C
2:20-2:30
BREAK & VISIT VENDORS
2:30-3:20
CONCURRENT SESSIONS Laughter is the Best Medicine
Steve Saffron (Keynote Breakout Session) Laughter, humor and play promote creativity and learning. Become a “liberated laugher.” Discover your humor profile. Having fun brings healing and happiness. Laughter is a medicine that calms the weary soul. It eliminates boredom and helps us get rid of stress. You will learn specific skills and tools to invite more fun and laughter into your personal and professional life.
Room: Galleries D, E, F
Working with Schools to Fill High Needs Teaching Areas
Bill O’Dea & guest speaker—Troops to Teachers This presentation will provide an overview of the mission of Troops to Teachers and explain how we can assist schools in filling teacher openings with highly qualified teachers. A guest speaker will share his or her experiences with the program. Room: Gallery G
Reading Assessment Plan
Andi Ward & Sara Lorensberg—Enemy Swim Day School A reading assessment plan is key to understanding student reading ability and how it affects classroom instruction and intervention. Enemy Swim Day School’s reading plan was developed to get a baseline score/level and use various assessments to know what students’ needs are for differentiation of skills and/or content to be taught. Room: Lewis & Clark
SD GEAR UP: Where We Are Now and Where We Are Going
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Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray Lee, Damon Leader Charge, Mike Erz The South Dakota GEAR UP leaders will share how they are fulfilling grant objectives of The SD GEAR UP program. They will introduce the new framework and roadmap on how they will: 1) increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary] education of GEAR UP students, 2)increase their rate of high school graduation and postsecondary education, and 3) increase education expectations of GEAR UP students and increase student and family knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing. Room: Amp 2 South Dakota Indian Education Summit
Monday, Sept. 26 2:30-4:20
CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUED
(TWO-HOUR SESSIONS WITH BREAK 3:30-4:20)
It’s All About RESPECT
(Session includes Action Plans 3:30-4:20) D’Este R. Chytka When escalating violence and bullying at her local school affected her family, Chytka decided to develop and deliver a program for the school entitled “It’s All About RESPECT—Respect for Self, Respect for Others, and Respect for the Earth.” This inspirational and empowering program is deeply rooted in Native culture, values and the wisdom of Native elders—focusing on building character and integrity, leading by example and developing role models. Room: Francis Case
Connecting Research and Practice: The Native American Education Research Alliance (NAERA)
(Session includes Action Plans 3:30-4:20) Dr. Dan Jesse, Dr. Judy Northrup and Linda Fredericks—NAERA NAERA at REL Central at Marzano Research was formed in 2012. A study emerged from this alliance’s work titled ‘Where American Indian Students Go to School: Enrollment in Seven Central Region States.’ There are 128 schools with high-density American Indian populations identified in South Dakota. This report is pivotal in guiding discussions about how the use of culture and language can support American Indian student success. Room: Sharpe
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Monday, Sept. 26 2:30-4:20
3:30-4:20
CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUED Lakota Lands & Identities Traveling Seminar
(Session includes Action Plans 3:30-4:20) Dr. Craig Howe, Janet Fleming-Martin, Dr. Ann Robertson, Peri Strain—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) The innovative five-day “classroom on wheels” travels by motor coach to important sites in Lakota history and culture within the 1868 Fort Laramie treaty lands. Developed as an educational and experiential way to increase awareness of contemporary issues, participants have included educators, healthcare workers, community leaders and service providers. Learn how to get on the bus next summer! Room: Amp 1
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
(ONE-HOUR SESSIONS)
The Oscar Howe Project: Pairing the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings with State Literacy Standards for Maximum Student Growth Gabrielle Seeley—Teacher, Rapid City Area Schools Free, downloadable lessons are available to students in all schools. The lessons have shown strong results in raising academic achievement among students, including at- risk youth. Seeley will share data from four years of research with over 3,000 K-12 students. Teaching tools and lesson examples will be shared, along with information on how these standards were mindfully paired in effective, time-tested lessons and how to use them with students. Room: Galleries D, E
School Board Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Wade Pogany—Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Panelists: Mika Tibbs (Dupree), Chuck Conroy (Pine Ridge), Skyman Redday (Sisseton), Tom Flute (Sisseton), Dr. Paul Turman (Pierre) Panelists represent school boards from tribal/BIE and public schools across South Dakota. They will discuss a variety of relevant topics and answer questions from the audience. Room: Galleries F, G
Decolonizing Teaching Practice Through Land-Based Learning
Dr. Nichlas Emmons—Indian Land Tenure Foundation Emmons will discuss how attendees can use the Lessons of Our Land curriculum, with lessons aligned to state and federal standards, and ways to adapt lessons to local conditions and issues. Teachers will have the opportunity to work in small groups to create lessons. Room: Lewis & Clark
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Build the Habit of Good Attendance— Teaching Families Why Attendance Matters
Dawn Smith—SD Department of Education and Lori Laughlin—SD Parent Information & Resource Center The start of the school year is a perfect time to develop a culture of attendance. A clear message connecting good attendance with student achievement is easily incorporated into rallies, assemblies, back-to-school nights and stories in your local media. Kids who miss too much school in pre-K and kindergarten are less likely to read proficiently by 3rd grade, making it much harder to learn in following years. 75% of chronically absent 6th graderswill drop out of high school; students who are chronically absent in high school are 7.4 times more likely to drop out. Room: Lewis & Clark
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 7:15-8:15
BREAKFAST, OPENING
8:15-9:15
KEYNOTE – DR. KEVIN LEIN
Welcome, Announcements – Mato Standing High, Whitney Rencountre II Room: Galleries A, B, C
(Session includes Action Plans 9:30-10:20)
FINALLY….REAL CHANGE, REAL REFORM
Students cannot compete in the world when the very life they live as students does not match the skills they need to cultivate: problem solving, communication, technically relevant skills and most importantly… independent decision making. Research shows that schools seem disinterested in the fact that students develop at different times. Instead of students serving time, how about we reform schools so time can serve students? Lein promotes reforming traditional educational delivery to a contemporary form to serve every cultural and environmental aspect. Many tribal schools are now investigating and beginning to implement customized learning. This is a realistic look at changes, following the four-year trajectory of Harrisburg High School and other schools following suit. Room: Galleries A, B, C
9:15-9:30
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9:30-10:20
CONCURRENT SESSION Finally….Real Change, Real Reform
(Action Plan session) Dr. Kevin Lein (Keynote) Principal, Harrisburg High School Students cannot compete in the world when the very life they live as students does not match the skills they need to cultivate: problem solving, communication, technically relevant skills and most importantly… independent decision making. Research shows that schools seem disinterested in the fact that students develop at different times. Instead of students serving time, how about we reform schools so time can serve students? Lein promotes reforming traditional educational delivery to a contemporary form to serve every cultural and environmental aspect. Many tribal schools are now investigating and beginning to implement customized learning. This is a realistic look at changes, following the four-year trajectory of Harrisburg High School and other schools following suit. Room: Galleries A, B, C
9:30-11:20
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
(Two-hour sessions with break 10:20-10:30)
A Partnership to Increase Health/Science Education in Native American Communities
(Session includes Action Plans 10:30-11:20) Dr. Maurice Godfrey & Kim Soper—University of Nebraska Medical Center In partnership with the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board and schools and communities on Indian reservations in South Dakota and Nebraska, these presenters have endeavored to engage Native youth and their teachers in health, science and science-related activities. Their work, funded by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Institutes of Health, engages students through development of novel curricula and programs. Room: Francis Case
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 Macaroni at Midnight
(Session includes Action Plans 10:30-11:20) Dr. Don Bartlette—Public speaker This presentation is an autobiographical profile of Don’s social, psychological and educational experiences as a Chippewa Indian child growing up with emotional, speech, and physical disabilities in an environment of poverty, family and school violence, juvenile delinquency, homelessness, child abuse, racism and alcoholism. It relates how one person in his community helped him to overcome childhood disadvantages to survive in a multicultural world. Room: Sharpe
Sharing the Responsibility of Recruiting and Retaining Native Students: AIECC/SDSU Collaborative Programs
(Session includes Action Plans 10:30-11:20) April Eastman, Morgan Catlett-Ausborn, Cora Nelson, Alaina Hanks, Wiyaka His Horse Is Thunder—South Dakota State University Recruitment and retention of American Indian students in higher education is everyone’s responsibility. Representatives from the American Indian Education and Cultural Center (AIECC) on the SDSU campus will share how the Aspiring Ally Identity Development model is used to start campus conversations about diversity and inclusion and how to work with Native students. The framework influences collaborative partnerships that have been established on the SDSU campus, such as Sunka Wakan Equine, Indigenous Plants & Foods and CommUNITY Meetings. Room: Amp 1
Great Race Exhibit
(Session includes Action Plans 10:30-11:20) Dr. Craig Howe, Janet Fleming-Martin, Dr. Ann Robertson, Peri Strain—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) The Great Race Exhibit integrated the traditional narrative by James LaPointe with contemporary artworks by 40 Lakota artists. Over 5,000 people visited the exhibit at the Journey Museum in Rapid City, March 4-June 25. This presentation will showcase the original narrative and the works of 3-D, 2-D, poetry and musical art that contemporary Lakota artists created to illustrate the narrative. Its goals are to increase awareness of the narrative, artists and artworks and to explore integration into K-12 classrooms. Room: Amp 2
10:30-11:20
CONCURRENT SESSIONS “You Somehow Knew I Could Do This”: Using Self-publishing to Empower Young People and to Improve Their Literacy Skills
Ty Stillwell—Writer, with Gabrielle Seeley—Teacher, Rapid City Area Schools Ty Stillwell, Oglala Sioux Tribe, entered 9th grade reading at a 7th grade level. In two semesters, he achieved post-high school level scores. His entire class also jumped multiple levels. Today, one year after graduation, Ty is making his living as a writer and showing his books worldwide. Teachers can use selfpublishing to engage students and improve their school attendance, reading and writing skills. Tools and book examples will be shared, along with demonstration of how teachers might use the ideas with their own students. Room: Galleries D, E
Drinking From the Information Fire Hydrant
Jane Healy, SD State Library How do we turn students into responsible information seekers? There’s so much out there! Which is better? The open web or an authoritative database? Which database is best for which situation? This session will feature resources and search capabilities that are free to you, plus general research tips and tricks. Participants will work hands-on to develop lessons for their classes. Room: Gallery F
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 10:30-11:20
CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUED The Influence of Cultural Identity on Native American Students’ Academic Success
Dr. Erica Moore & Natalie Bergquist—Lower Brule Community College The evaluation of the academic experience of Native American students as a homogenous group prevents researchers and higher education practitioners from more effectively addressing some issues that may result from cultural distinctions. Native American students with stronger ties to their heritage may be more likely to persist in a mainstream higher education institution. Presenters will discuss the need for culturally supportive services and programs, such as training for all counselors, faculty and staff, with counseling and mentoring programs for students. Room: Gallery G
Panel of Experience—For New and Aspiring Teachers
Panelists Ashley Boone (high school English, Pierre), Megan Deal (2nd grade, Pierre), Jennifer Kirkpatrick (Pierre Indian Learning Center), Betsy Mitchell (elementary Cheyenne, Eagle Butte). Others may be included. This session is for students pursuing teaching degrees to advise and support them on their journeys to become classroom teachers. Panelists are current educators who will informally discuss topics of interest to those new to, or pursuing, the education field. Room: Lewis & Clark
11:20-11:30
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 11:30-12:30
LUNCH AND PRIZE DRAWINGS
Room: Galleries A, B, C
12:30-1:00
BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS
1:00-1:50
GENERAL SESSION: How CTE Can Both Help Students and Enhance Local Workforce Development
(Session includes Action Plans 2:00-2:50) Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum—Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Education Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in middle and high schools play critical roles in meeting local workforce needs and ensuring that students are career-ready. During this session, participants will identify their highest local workforce needs and develop a plan for implementing a CTE program that is both engaging for students and a key contributor to meeting local labor needs. Topics covered will include engaging local employers, culturally appropriate career/workforce development tools and SDMyLife with its tools for developing Personal Learning Plans. These can all assist students as they plan for life after high school. Room: Galleries A, B, C
1:50-2:00
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 2:00-2:50
CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUED How CTE Can Both Help Students and Enhance Local Workforce Development (Action Plans)
Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum— Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Education Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs in middle and high schools play critical roles in meeting local workforce needs and ensuring that students are career-ready. During this session, participants will identify their highest local workforce needs and develop a plan for implementing a CTE program that is both engaging for students and a key contributor to meeting local labor needs. Topics covered will include engaging local employers, culturally appropriate career/workforce development tools and SDMyLife with its tools for developing Personal Learning Plans. These can all assist students as they plan for life after high school. Room: Galleries A, B, C
Revolution in Schooling American Indian Children
Dave Archambault, Sr—Schooling Consultant Educators and their administrators are forced into or have bought into the message that schooling is primarily an academic task at Indian schools. This is a false mission when trying to apply “The 3 R’s” to the dynamics of historical trauma. In this session, the call for therapy models of schooling, urged by the Kennedy Report in 1968, will be presented. Participants will discuss and learn how to address culture, increase attendance and recruit and/or become a change/empowerment agent in the classroom. Room: Galleries A, B, C
ESSA: Let’s Talk
Laura Scheibe—SD Department of Education This is an opportunity to provide input into South Dakota’s public school accountability system and school improvement process. The presentation will provide a high-level overview of the 2015 reauthorization of the federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and the proposed rules promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education. During the session, participants will be invited to provide feedback on specific questions, as well as accountability and school improvement in general. Room: Lewis & Clark
Help for Struggling Readers is Within Reach
Susan Wanta—Education consultant Students who have fallen behind need specialized, age-appropriate instruction. Reach was created by leading literacy experts to specifically address the complex needs of older struggling readers. Strategies and tools pinpoint each student’s needs and delivers the most impactful content at just the right time and pace: 1) True reading instruction, 2) Culturally-relevant, creative content, 3) Cutting-edge games and incentives, 4) Adaptive learning technology, and 5) Integrated assessments and reporting. Room: Francis Case
What Everyone Should Know About Cultural Competency in Education
James Cadwell—Retired educator/consultant Cultural competency is a key factor in enabling educators to be effective with students from cultures other than their own. Participants will learn the different levels of competency needed to become culturally competent and begin the process of attaining cultural knowledge, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity. Room: Sharpe
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 2:00-2:50
CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONTINUED Teaching Oceti Sakowin History and Culture
Dr. Craig Howe, Janet Fleming-Martin, Dr. Ann Robertson, Peri Strain—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) New and innovative classroom materials developed by the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) are featured, including teacher and student versions of Oceti Sakowin Origins and Development, Tribes and Reservations in South Dakota and Lakota Origins and Development in book format, along with the Lakota Emergence DVD that uses contemporary Lakota artworks to illustrate the traditional narrative. This fast-paced session includes hands-on activities for integrating these resources into the classroom. Room: Amp 1
Cookies for Breakfast
Dr. Don Bartlette—Public speaker “Cookies for Breakfast” relates the impact on the speaker while home for 10 days with five daughters (ages 10 months to 6 years) during his wife’s near-fatal illness and hospitalization. This session emphasizes the importance of being important to others! Room: Amp 2
3:00-3:30
PRIZE DRAWINGS, FLAGS, CLOSING CEREMONIES Room: Galleries A, B, C
State Leaders Dr. Melody Schopp Dr. Melody Schopp is South Dakota’s Secretary of Education. Schopp brings more than three decades of experience to her position. She started her career teaching in a country school and most recently served as the state’s director of accreditation and teacher quality, deputy director and then interim secretary. She was appointed to her current position in April of 2011. Schopp’s accomplishments include overseeing creation of the South Dakota Virtual School, coordinating development of an online application system for teacher certification, and leading the work to establish teaching standards in South Dakota. She earned her master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, and her Ph.D. in educational studies and higher education from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Mato Standing High Mato Standing High, Rosebud Sioux, was appointed as director of Indian Education for South Dakota in June of 2015. He has a passion for doing his part in making opportunities available for all young scholars that can help them become “what they want to be when they grow up.” Mato earned a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2001, and a B.S. in marketing from the University of Wyoming in 1996.
Emcee Whitney Rencountre II Whitney Rencountre II is Hunkpati Dakota from the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. After attending Black Hills State University, Rencountre taught Native Studies at Marty High School from 2007-09. Since 2009, he has been the director of Ateyapi, a culturally based mentoring program serving Rapid City Area Schools. Rencountre is a lifelong singer and former traditional dancer. He seeks to help create an environment in South Dakota schools that fosters success for all students, regardless of their background. This is Rencountre’s tenth year emceeing the South Dakota Indian Education Summit.
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Keynotes, Featured Artist, Exhibit
Keynote DR. KEVIN LEIN Principal, Harrisburg High School Dr. Kevin Lein has 35 years of professional experience in South Dakota as a teacher, coach, professor, department chair, school board member and currently as principal of Harrisburg High School. Harrisburg High School has become the Midwestern leader in customized learning with over half of high school students participating in a program of ‘voice, choice and independence.’
Keynote STEVE SAFFRON Saffron Perspective Steve Saffron graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in sociology and counseling. He worked as director of Indian Services at Scottsdale Community College for 25 years. Saffron offers a highly interactive, experiential learning program filled with strategies, tools and ideas. Methods include short lectures with practical ideas and skills; exhilarating group exercises to practice what you learn. Transitional objects and physical metaphors are used to make the training relevant, worthwhile, practical and fun. Attendees will learn, laugh and dance together. While having a profound, fun-filled, unforgettable learning experience participants realize how having fun helps get the job done.
Keynote DR. DARRYL TONEMAH Tonemah Consulting Group Dr. Darryl Tonemah is a full-blood Kiowa/Comanche Tuscarora. Tonemah graduated from Northern State University, where he was Gypsy Days homecoming king in 1988. He has dedicated his professional career to addressing disparities among Native peoples. He has been the behavioral scientist on two National Institutes of Health studies, promoting behavior change. He has offered more than 2,000 keynotes and trainings. His current work includes addressing the behaviors of trauma in the brain and in the community and how we can do more than deal. We can heal.
Feature TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH OSEU Panel of presenters; Action Plans Feature HOW CTE CAN BOTH HELP STUDENTS AND THE LOCAL WORKFORCE Panel of presenters; Action Plans Feature SCHOOL BOARD PANEL Panelists from school boards across South Dakota; moderator Dr. Wade Pogany (Associated School Boards of South Dakota)
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Presenter Biographies Dave Archambault, Sr.—Education consultant Dave Archambault, Sr., Hunkpapa Lakota-Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, has a master’s in Education/Administration. He has headed the American Indian College Fund, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, Sitting Bull College, and is Chair of the American Indian Business Leaders. Archambault has experience as a superintendent, principal, and is a voice for future generations by advocating empowerment schooling models for Indian learners of all ages. Dr. Don Bartlette—Public speaker Dr. Don Bartlette, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, is a full-time public speaker and is, by training, a social worker, counselor, educator and consultant. He advocates for minority persons, victims of child abuse, survivors of alcohol addiction, troubled youth and persons with disabilities. A FrenchCanadian Native American, he is married to a former special education teacher. They are the parents of seven daughters and one son. Natalie Bergquist—President, Lower Brule Community College (Co-presenting with Erica Moore) Natalie Bergquist, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, is a candidate for a doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership. She is currently a Bush Fellowship recipient and serves as the president of the Lower Brule Community College. Dr. Gayle Bortnem—Associate Professor, Northern State University Dr. Gayle Bortnem has been a director/teacher of preschool-2nd graders for 20 years. She has been teaching early childhood/elementary and graduate classes for teachers at NSU for 15 years. One graduate class is Language and Culture to teach that learning language is more than words. She earned degrees at NSU and her doctorate at USD. She is married with three grown children and two grandchildren. She has studied culture and early childhood programs in Italy and Haiti. Amy Boutchee—Assistant Principal Pierre Riggs High School (Co-presenting with Dr. Sherry Johnson, and Panel) Amy Boutchee taught high school math for 12 years, and now is in her 4th year as an assistant principal at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre. Amy is a graduate of Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School, and is a mother of five and wife of a Police Officer. James Cadwell—Retired educator/consultant James Cadwell, Santee Sioux (Isanti Dakota), has more than 30 years of experience in cultural competency and cultural diversity. He recently retired after 14 years of teaching at Crow Creek Tribal Schools. Before that he worked with the Sanford Health System as the Cultural Liaison and with the South Dakota Department of Social Services as the Tribal Liaison.
D’Este R. Chytka—Founder and Program Director, It’s All About RESPECT D’Este R. Chytka is a health educator and inspirational speaker in the areas of wellness and prevention. Nationally recognized as a leader and innovator in wellness, Chytka was invited to the White House to be awarded as “Entrepreneur of the Year.” She resides with her family on the Yankton Sioux reservation. The wisdom and ways of the Native culture and oral history taught her what real wellness is all about. Today she passionately shares what she learned about living in balance with respect for all things, walking with one foot in one world, one in another… Joan Currier—Acting director, American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) (Co-presenting with Josh Lucio, Cora Gaane) AIGC, established in 1969, is a national private 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Albuquerque , N.M. AIGC administers scholarship programs for undergraduate and graduate students from all federally recognized American and Alaska Native tribes pursuing degrees in all fields of study at accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States. In 2001, AIGC Scholars was incorporated as a partner in the Gates Millennium Scholars Program to help Native communities access the prestigious GMS scholarship and to provide financial and academic support to the 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native students who earn this award through 2020. Dr. AnnMaria De Mars—President, 7 Generation Games Dr. AnnMaria De Mars has been teaching and conducting research on North Dakota reservations for 25 years. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, specializing in Applied Statistics and Psychometrics. She has taught math to students at all levels from middle school through postgraduate. Dr. Peg Diekhoff—SD GEAR UP Project Manager (Co-presenting with Murray Lee, Damon Leader Charge, Mike Erz) Dr. Peg Diekhoff’s career in education spans from classroom teaching to serving as principal. She has served as a teacher, coach, and administrator for the Todd County School District on the Rosebud Reservation. Diekhoff has a doctorate in educational administration. April Eastman—Director, American Indian Education and Cultural Center (AIECC) at South Dakota State University April Eastman, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, will co-present with panelists Morgan Catlett-Ausborn—Program Coordinator/Retention Advisor AIECC; Cora Nelson—College Counseling intern; Alaina Hanks— White Earth Mississippi Band of Chippewa (FYAC graduate assistant) and Wiyaka His Horse Is Thunder—Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (CHD graduate assistant). Dr. Nichlas Emmons—Program officer, Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) Dr. Nichlas Emmons is a program officer with ILTF and works closely with K-12 teachers and administrators throughout the United States on infusing land into the curriculum. Prior to joining ILTF, Emmons served on the faculty of Fort Lewis College, Utah State University and the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.
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Presenter Biographies Michael Erz—GEAR UP Regional Coordinator for BHSU (Co-presenting with Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray Lee, Damon Leader Charge) Mike Erz has served as an outreach worker in the Rapid City School District mentoring Native American youth. He also has experience overseeing the academic programming of Upward Bound, a college preparation program. Janet Fleming-Martin—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) (Co-presenting with Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Robertson and Peri Strain) Janet Fleming-Martin, Native American studies instructor for the Sioux Falls School District, is cowriter of middle school curriculum regarding the origin, history and culture of the people of the Oceti Sakowin. She provides workshops and professional development in South Dakota and nationwide regarding cultural awareness in the curriculum. Linda Fredericks—Alliance lead for the REL Central Native American Education Research Alliance (NAERA) (Co-presenting with Dr. Judy Northrup and Dr. Dan Jesse) Linda Fredericks has more than 30 years of experience in education, qualitative research, training and nonprofit management. She presently serves as the evaluator of the Lakota Language Project and AmeriCorps Program at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge reservation, and the Wichakini Owayawa language immersion program on the Standing Rock reservation. Cora Gaane—Government & Community Relations/ Wells Fargo Bank (Co-presenting with Joan Currier, Josh Lucio) Cora Gaane is the Senior Relationship Manager and Tribal Advocate for Wells Fargo’s Enterprise Diversity Inclusion & Strategic Philanthropy team. She is the National Liaison/ Advisor to provide services to Native American communities in 39 states and DC, responsible for developing strategic partnerships with tribes and national tribal nonprofit organizations. Dr. Maurice Godfrey—Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center (Co-presenting with Kim Soper) Dr. Maurice Godfrey is a Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in Immunology and Pathobiology. He now leads a National Institutes of Health-funded program to bring health and science education opportunities to schools serving Native students in South Dakota and Nebraska. Geriann Headrick—Child & Adult Nutrition Services, SD Department of Education Geriann Headrick is a Child and Adult Nutrition Services program specialist. She came to the South Dakota Department of Education from the Flandreau Indian School where she worked for 10 years and was their acting food service manager for eight years. You could say she has “boots on the ground” experience when it comes to the School Nutrition Program. Her passion is straightforward…feeding kids and making sure they have access to healthy, nutritious food.
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Jane Healy—Digital resources coordinator, SD State Library Jane Healy has been an educator and librarian for more than three decades and has been digital resources coordinator for the South Dakota State Library for eight years. She loves to show teachers how the State Library e-resources can enhance their classrooms and aid students’ success. Duane Hollow Horn Bear (Co-presenting with Sharla Steever, Dr. Scott Simpson, Gabrielle Seeley, others) Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, taught 25 years at Sinte Gleska University in Lakota history, culture and language. He now teaches a freshman boys academy at St. Francis Indian School, on cultural resiliency. Duane is instrumental in the development of the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings—OSEU. Gwen Holmes—Lakota Circles of Hope/ Catholic Social Services (CSS) (Co-presenting with Jim Kinyon) Gwen Holmes, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, is the prevention coordinator for Lakota Circles of Hope. She earned her master’s in Education/Linguistics from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She can speak, read and write her Lakota language. Dr. Craig Howe—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) (Co-presenting with Janet Fleming-Martin, Dr. Ann Robertson and Peri Strain) Dr. Craig Howe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, is the founder and director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS). He lectures on American Indian topics across the United States and Canada and provides professional development and cultural awareness training to schools and other organizations. Dr. Dan Jesse—Alliance lead for the REL Central Native American Education Research Alliance (NAERA) (Co-presenting with Dr. Judy Northrup and Linda Fredericks) Dr. Dan Jesse is a lead for the REL Central Native American Education Research Alliance (NAERA) at Marzano Research and is the principal investigator for the RMC Denver subcontract with the West Comprehensive Center at WestEd. Dr. Sherry Johnson (Co-presenting with Amy Boutchee, and Panel) Dr. Sherry Johnson is the Education Director at Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. She was Superintendent at Enemy Swim Day School 15 years. She also taught at Enemy Swim Day School and at Tiospa Zina Tribal School. Her education includes elementary, middle school, administration, curriculum and instruction with science emphasis, doctorate in curriculum and instruction with education administration, and school improvement certification. As the education director she works with all education entities birth through college; her main concern is providing the best education for children.
Presenter Biographies LaKisha Jordan—Teacher, McIntosh High School
Cari Logan—Senior program manager, Camp Noah
(Co-presenting with McIntosh High School students)
(Co-presenting with Rebecca Lewis)
LaKisha Jordan has been teaching at McIntosh High School since 2009. She revitalized the “home-ec” department into an award-winning Culinary Arts program: MasterChef Teens.
Cari Logan works for Camp Noah, a national resiliency program. Logan has degrees in education and intercultural studies. She is passionate about developing programming that builds community, serving families.
Jim Kinyon—Lakota Circles of Hope/Catholic Social Services (CSS)
Sara Lorensberg—Teacher, Enemy Swim Day School
(Co-presenting with Gwen Holmes)
Sara Lorensberg has master’s degrees from SMSU, Grand Canyon University, and Black Hills State University. She is currently working on National Board Certification for Mathematics Early Adolescence. Lorensberg has been an educator and instructional coach at Enemy Swim Day School for 14 years.
Jim Kinyon has been the director of Catholic Social Services since 1992. He earned his master’s in Counseling from South Dakota State University and holds licenses in South Dakota as an LMFT and LPC-MH. He has worked with the Lakota Circles of Hope curriculum team to assist in the development of the program since 2007. Erin Larsen—Assistant director, secondary career & technical education, SD Department of Education (Co-presenting with Keley Smith-Keller and Megan Tatum) Erin Larsen is the assistant director of the division of Career & Technical Education at the SD Department of Education, leading efforts around secondary career and technical education. Prior to her time with the department, Larsen was a classroom teacher in both traditional and online schools. Lori Laughlin—SD Parent Information and Resource Center (Co-presenting with Dawn Smith) Lori Laughlin has extensive experience in community and family engagement. She was project coordinator and director for the SD Parent Information and Resource Center from 2003-2013, and continues to work with Title 1 Focus and Priority schools. She designed print and training resources for educators and families, focused on improving student achievement through family engagement. She also designed coursework for educators on family and community engagement. Damon Leader Charge—GEAR UP Statewide Academic Year Coordinator (Co-presenting with Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray Lee, Mike Erz) Damon Leader Charge, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, has work experience as Legislative Affairs Consultant for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the South Dakota GEAR UP Regional Coordinator. Murray Lee—GEAR UP Statewide Summer Programs Coordinator
(Co-presenting with Andi Ward)
Josh Lucio—Program associate for scholarships and programs, American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) (Co-presenting with Joan Currier, Cora Gaane) Josh Lucio is Zuni Pueblo. AIGC, established in 1969, is a national private 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M. AIGC administers scholarship programs for undergraduate and graduate students from all federally recognized American and Alaska Native tribes, pursuing degrees in all fields of study at accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States. In 2001, AIGC Scholars was incorporated as a partner in the Gates Millennium Scholars Program to help Native communities access the prestigious GMS scholarship and to provide financial and academic support to the 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native students who earn this award through 2020. Dr. Erica Moore—Chief academic officer, Lower Brule Community College (Co-presenting with Natalie Bergquist) Dr. Erica Moore, UCTP United Confederation of Taino People, has a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and has more than six years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as the chief academic officer for Lower Brule Community College. Dr. Judy Northrup-- Alliance lead for the REL Central Native American Education Research Alliance(NAERA) (Co-presenting with Dr. Dan Jesse and Linda Fredericks) Dr. Northrup is a lead for the REL Central NAERA at Marzano Research and has evaluated dozens of projects across the western United States in a variety of domains in addition to American Indian/Alaska Native education. She also works with American Indian/Alaska Native issues as part of the West Comprehensive Center at WestEd.
(Co-presenting with Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Damon Leader Charge, Mike Erz) Murray Lee, Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, brings a decade of experience working with Native American students of all ages in preparation for post-secondary education. He previously served as a program specialist with National Relief Charities in Rapid City. Rebecca Lewis—Senior program manager, Camp Noah (Co-presenting with Cari Logan)
Bill O’Dea—Recruitment and placement specialist for Troops to Teachers (Co-presenting with guest speaker) Bill O’Dea is a retired South Dakota school superintendent working with Troops to Teachers to assist transitioning military personnel who wish to teach in pre-K through grade 12. He will co-present with a Troops to Teachers teacher who will relate his or her experiences with the program.
Rebecca Lewis works for Camp Noah, a national resiliency program. With a degree in education, Lewis has spent her career working in youth development, with a focus on vulnerable communities.
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Presenter Biographies Dr. Wade Pogany—Executive director, Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD)
Dawn Smith—Title I program specialist, SD Department of Education
(With panel of school board members from tribal/BIE and public schools across SD)
(Co-presenting with Lori Laughlin)
Dr. Wade Pogany works with local school boards providing professional training, lobbying and advocating for ASBSD. Pogany is a longtime educator, having served as a teacher, principal and division director with the South Dakota Department of Education. He enjoys working with school boards to offer the best education possible for children. Dr. Ann Robertson—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) (Co-presenting with Dr. Craig Howe, Janet Fleming-Martin and Peri Strain) Ann Robertson, Ed.D., Native American studies instructor for the Sioux Falls School District, is co-writer of middle school curriculum regarding the origin, history and culture of the people of the Oceti Sakowin. She provides workshops and professional development in South Dakota and nationwide regarding cultural awareness in the curriculum.
Dawn Smith is a Title I program specialist, with a focus on family and community engagement. Smith has provided support for Title I Part A and worked at the SD Department of Education for 14 years. Prior to that, she was a middle school teacher. Smith’s true passion is supporting educators to enhance experiences when working with families and communities and helping families and educators to develop partnerships that will support students. Dr. Keley Smith-Keller— Assistant director, postsecondary career & technical education, SD Department of Education (Co-presenting with Erin Larsen and Megan Tatum) Keley Smith-Keller, Ed.D., is assistant director for postsecondary career & technical education with the SD Department of Education. She has 20 years of experience in career education and career development research. Kim Soper—University of Nebraska Medical Center
Laura Scheibe—Administrator of accreditation and accountability, SD Department of Education As the administrator of accountability and accreditation, Laura Scheibe is on the front lines of implementing the reauthorized federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). She runs public school accountability for South Dakota, including the state Report Card process, as well as overseeing state accreditation. Gabrielle Seeley—Teacher, Rapid City Area Schools (Co-presenting with Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever and Ty Stilwell) Gabrielle Seeley is a Rapid City language arts and fine arts teacher. She has been using the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and Standards (OSEU) with at-risk K-12 youth since 2012. She writes publicly accessible lessons that combine the OSEU with state literacy standards, which have been used by over 3,000 students across the state. Seeley presents across the state about empowering students through community arts involvement and critical thinking. She has published on individualized instruction and on American literature. Dr. Scott Simpson—TIE (Co-presenting with Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Sharla Steever, Gabrielle Seeley, Others) Dr. Scott Simpson has been an educator for 29 years at middle school through adult education. He holds an MA in Curriculum and Instruction and a PhD in English, and has worked eight years for TIE focusing on the WoLakota Project (www.wolakotaproject.org). This project provides support to teachers serving in SD’s highest needs schools. Scott works with SD DOE on OSEU revisions and roll-outs, and with ND elders to help write their Essential Understandings and roll them out into their schools.
(Co-presenting with Dr. Maurice Godfrey) Kim Soper has a master’s in Education and is an education consultant with many years of experience in the classroom and doing professional development for teachers. She currently works with schools on six Native American reservations in the areas of science and math. Sharla Steever—TIE (Co-presenting with Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Gabrielle Seeley, Others) Sharla Steever is a Learning Specialist at TIE. She has 12 years experience teaching elementary, for the last four years at TIE focusing on the WoLakota Project (www.wolakotaproject.org). This project provides support to teachers serving in SD’s highest needs schools. Sharla works with SD DOE on OSEU revisions and roll-outs, and with ND elders to help write their Essential Understandings and roll them out into their schools. Ty Stilwell—Author and artist (Co-presenting with Gabrielle Seeley) Ty Stilwell, Oglala Sioux Tribe, is a writer, artist and musician who graduated in 2015 from the Rapid City Area School District. He has won a South Dakota Arts Council Artist Career Development Grant. His books have been shown internationally. He encourages other young people to be expressive through public events and workshops across the state, conducted with his former teacher, Gabrielle Seeley. Peri Strain—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) (Co-presenting with Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Robertson and Janet Fleming-Martin) Peri Strain, Oglala Sioux Tribe, is vice president of CAIRNS, a principal in the White River School District, and an adjunct professor in the Sinte Gleska University Department of Education. Previously, she was Lakota language, culture and history instructor, Title I and curriculum director for the White River School District, and a paralegal and office manager at Native American Rights Fund.
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Presenter Biographies Megan Tatum—Student services specialist, career & technical education, SD Department of Education
Andi Ward—Teacher, Enemy Swim Day School
(Co-presenting with Erin Larsen and Keley Smith-Keller)
Andi Ward is in her sixth year teaching 3rd grade literacy and in her third year as the literacy team leader at Enemy Swim Day School. Prior to teaching, Andi was a sign language interpreter in Wyoming and Colorado for eight years. She is currently pursuing National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading and Language Arts Early to Middle Childhood.
Megan is the SDMyLife Student Services Specialist of the Division of Career and Technical Education at the SD DOE. In her role, she works with all aspects of SDMyLife and supports career development across the state. Prior to working at DOE, Megan has a background in Family and Consumer Sciences and Mathematics Education.
(Co-presenting with Sara Lorensberg)
Susan Wanta—Education consultant Susan Wanta joined Education Technology Partners with more than 20 years of education and consulting experience. Her passion is to see every child succeed and develop a love for learning. When Wanta is not consulting with schools, she loves spending time with her granddaughter, scrapbooking, and doing various crafts. She attended UWSP, was a teacher, and began her consulting career in 1997.
Thank You to Sponsors Thank you to all of our South Dakota Indian Education Summit sponsors, who generously provide funding and supplies to help operate this important event. Their continued support is greatly appreciated. Associated School Boards of South Dakota Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Mid-Continent Research for Education & Learning--McREL Sanford Health South Dakota Department of Education
First Premier Bank InterTribal Bison Rosebud Sioux Tribe Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate South Dakota Education Association
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350 copies printed on recyclable paper for the SD Department of Education at a cost of $1.22/piece.