Programs designed to address the unique, culturally-related academic needs of Native American and Alaska Native students.
Parent Advisory Committee Nominations OPEN!
We need dedicated parents and guardians of our AI/AN students to shape and strengthen NEP programs and services within our SKPS community.
Read Moreabout Parent Advisory Committee Nominations OPEN!JumpStart Kindergarten Available For All Incoming Students
Students who will be 5 years of age or older by Sept. 10, 2024are welcome to register their child for FREE jumpstart kindergarten!
Read Moreabout JumpStart Kindergarten Available For All Incoming Students2024 Native Clubs Conference Spring Fling!
Registration for the 2024 4th Annual Native Clubs Conference "Spring Fling'' is open to students 8th-12th grade.
Read Moreabout 2024 Native Clubs Conference Spring Fling!Native Education's Programs & Services
Our mission is that all students graduate and have a successful life. Our services include:
- Family and student advocacy for school meetings
- College and scholarship information
- Academic coaching and mentoring
- Native clubs for high school
- Family enrichment nights
- NEP graduation ceremony
- Annual American Indian Alaskan Native (AIAN) celebration
- Culturally-enriching academic summer school.
Visit our NEP Services page for more information.
Upcoming Events
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- Enroll in Native Ed
- Parent Advisory Committee
- Native Education Program Team
Enroll in Native Ed
How to Enroll in the Native Education (Ed) Program
Is your student American Indian / Alaska Native? An enrolled or descendant of a State or Federally recognized tribe? They can quality for Native Ed programs and services through Title VI. For assistance or enrollment questionsemail our Enrollment Specialist.
Steps to Apply
- Download the complete the 506 form
Download the fillable 506 Form
- Please fill out the out form completely.
- Must have Tribal agency address
- Must have Tribal Enrollment or Membership number or other evidence
- Check only ONE box under Tribe or Band
- Email completed form to Native Ed Enrollment
Other Options to Submit the506 form
- Download and print both pages of the form on onesheet of paper.
- Please fill out the 506 form completely.
Sign and return the completed form to yourchild’s school office manageror mail to:
4042 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, Oregon 97302
Parent Advisory Committee
Native Education Parent Advisory Committee
The NEP Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a required and essential component of the NEP program and it's Title VI Federal funding.The PAC plays an integral role in developing the Title VIgrant andNEP activities each year.
The PAC provides leadership and insight to the NEP so that students of the program are served in culturally responsive ways with social-emotional and academic
NEP Advisory Committee Members
Parent Advisory Committee
- Chair – Alondra Kessinger
- Vice Chair – Susie Hosie
- Secretary – Robin Simmons
- Treasurer – David Dean
Community Representatives
- Jessica Wright
- Jennifer Sappington
- Jesse Lippold
Student Representatives
- Jacinda Hill
- Seq’hiya Simmons
Tribal Liaisons
Confederated Tribes of Siletz
- Sonya Moody-Jurado
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
- Justine Flynn
PAC News
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Native Education Program Team
Meet our team of dedicated Native Education staff and learn aboutour Cultural Resource Facilitators.
Native Education Program Team
Call the Native Education Team at 503-399-3258.
Sandra Price
Director Of School Improvement
Flora Gutierrez
NEP Senior Secretary
Jennifer Hook
NEP Recruitment Specialist
Shelby Maerz
NEP Program Associate
Meet Our Cultural Resource Facilitators
The role of Cultural Resource Facilitators is to bridge the gap between students and families of the American Indian / Alaska Native (AI/AN) Community and SKPS. We are a resource for AI/AN students and families who attendschool meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP)’s, parent teacher conferences and more.
Weassist with connecting high school students with resources through ourNative Clubs network (soon to include students in kindergarten through grade12). We also work directly with schools and staff to address students' needs.We keep track of our students and are here to offer support and guidance along the trail to graduation!
Call Our Cultural Resource Facilitators at 503-399-3258.
Kylee Daulton
NEP Cultural Resource Facilitator
Kylee is a Citizen of the Madesi band of Pit River Tribe. Kylee is passionate about Native Culture, fitness, fashion and art! She serves the South and Sprague Schools and feeder system as a Cultural Resource Facilitator.
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Che Finch
NEP Cultural Resource Facilitator
Mr. Finch is a Citizen of the Willowa Band and Whitebird Band Nimiipuu (Nez Perce Tribe), and FortMcDermott Northern Paiute.Mr. Finch is an artist, emcee, producer in his own time and serves the North Salem, McKay, and Roberts High Schools feeder systems as a Cultural Resource Facilitator.
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Savanna Rilatos
NEP Cultural Resource Facilitator
Savanna Rilatos is a Citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Savanna is passionate about Native Youth and is a Native American Studies student. Sheis the Cultural Resource Facilitatorsfor the West Salem, McNary Highs School feeder systems.
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