Title VI American Indian and Indigenous Education
American Indian & Indigenous Education Program
The American Indian & Indigenous Education Program is committed to supporting the academic success, cultural identity, and educational experiences of American Indian & Indigenous students.
We work to:
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Meet the unique academic and culturally responsive needs of American Indian & Indigenous students so they are empowered to achieve and excel in meeting challenging academic standards.
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Promote knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Native and Indigenous communities by providing opportunities to learn about Indigenous languages, tribal histories, traditions, cultures, and contemporary experiences. .
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Build the capacity of educators and school leaders by providing teachers, administrators, and school staff with culturally responsive resources, professional learning, and support to effectively serve American Indian & Indigenous students.
Recognizing and Supporting Indigenous Student Identities
There are three student groups that the American Indian and Indigenous Education supports:
- American Indian students who have tribal membership in a federally recognized tribe and qualify for Title VI services.
- Students whose cultural and linguistic background includes American Indian/Alaska Native.
- Students and families who identify as Indigenous, including those from Indigenous communities in North, Central, and South America, as well as Indigenous peoples from other parts of the world.
School demographic categories do not always fully represent the diverse identities, cultures, and communities of Indigenous students, including Indigenous Mesoamerican students and families.
The American Indian/Alaska Native and Indigenous Family Questionnaire (IFQ) gives families an opportunity to share their Indigenous heritage, cultural connections, and languages. This information helps LAUSD better understand and support the experiences and needs of Indigenous students and their families.
When families share information about their culture and language, schools can strengthen connections with students, provide culturally responsive support, and create learning environments where Indigenous identities are recognized, valued, and respected.
About the IFQ
About the Title VI Indian Education Grant Program
For School Staff
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
The Title VI Indian Education Program invites your student to join us for a special virtual book reading of Winter’s Gifts by Kaitlin Curtice!-
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
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Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Educational Resources for Educators & Families
Click on the image to access the instructional resources to learn about Indigenous histories, stories, and voices through videos, podcasts, lessons, and so much more!
Explore teacher-developed, standards-aligned lessons that elevate Indigenous voices, celebrate diverse perspectives, and support meaningful classroom learning.
(LAUSD Access Required)
- Karmin Mendoza Hidalgo, Email: [email protected]
- Dr. Elia R. Mahoney, Email: [email protected]
Program Forms
Title VI American Indian Education Grant
Title VI American Indian Parent Committee
Tribal Consultation
Meeting Archives
Resources for College-Bound Students
Resources for Tribal Citizens