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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5:00 - 8:00 FLAGS, OPENING SPEAKERS, DINNER, KEYNOTE 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

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Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C Galleries D, E

Indian Education 2:00-4:30 Advisory Council

Opening Prayer Registration 5:00-6:45 2:00-7:30 Welcome, Announcements, Flags, Dinner

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Darryl Tonemah: 6:45-8:00 ‘Trauma in the Native Community-- Its Reflection in the Schools’ Monday, Sept. 26

Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C 7:15-8:30 Breakfast; Opening/Welcome

GENERAL SESSION: Transforming Education 8:30-9:30 with OSEU Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever, Gabrielle Seeley, others Registration 7:30-12:00 9:30-9:40 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

GENERAL SESSION: Action Plans for Transforming 9:40-10:30 Education with OSEU Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever, Gabrielle Seeley, others

Concourse Time Galleries D & E Gallery F Gallery G Lewis & Clark 10:30-10:45 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Teaching Resiliency Integrating Multi- Know Before U Go through Ordinary Don’t You Forget Exhibitions Cultural Awareness (KBUG) Interactions About Me 8:00-12:00 10:45-11:35 in Early Years P-2 Joan Currier, Josh Lucio, Rebecca Lewis, Geriann Headrick Dr. Gayle Bortnem Cora Gaane Cari Logan

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Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C 11:50-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:30 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Exhibitions Keynote Speaker: Steve Saffron 1:00-4:30 1:30-2:20 Up Your Attitude— How to Build a Positive School Climate

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Practical Applications: Combining Cultures and Lakota Circles of Hope Culinary Arts ProStart Working with Students Adventure Gaming to Prevention Curriculum Program McIntosh School Dealing with Trauma Teach Math Gwen Holmes, Jim Kinyon LaKisha Jordan, Students Dr. Darryl Tonemah AnnMaria DeMars (Keynote Breakout Session)

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Working with Schools Reading to Fill High Needs Assessment Plan 2:30-3:20 Laughter is the Best Medicine Teaching Areas Andi Ward & Exhibitions Steve Saffron (Keynote Breakout Session) Bill O’Dea & guest Sara Lorensberg 1:00-4:30 speaker—Troops to Enemy Swim Day School Teachers

3:20-3:30 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Concourse Time Galleries D & E Gallery F, G Lewis & Clark The Oscar Howe School Board Panel Discussion Project: Pairing the Moderator: Dr. Wade Pogany, Oceti Sakowin Essential Decolonizing Teaching Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Understandings with Practice Through Land- 3:30-4:20 Panelists: Mika Tibbs (Dupree), Chuck Conroy State Literacy Standards Based Learning (Pine Ridge), Skyman Redday (Sisseton), for Maximum Student Dr. Nichlas Emmons Tom Flute (Sisseton), Dr. Paul Turman (Pierre) Growth Gabrielle Seeley 5:30-8:00 DINNER/ SOCIAL NETWORKING

Tuesday, Sept. 27 Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C 7:15-8:15 Breakfast, Welcome, Announcements Registration Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Lein 7:30-12:00 8:15-9:15 Finally….Real Change, Real Reform 9:15-9:30 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Exhibitions 8:00-3:30 Finally….Real Change, Real Reform 9:30-10:20 (Keynote Action Plan Session) – Dr. Kevin Lein Concourse Time Galleries D & E Gallery F Gallery G Lewis & Clark Using Self-pub- The Influence of lishing to Empower Drinking From Cultural Identity on Panel of Experience— Young People and the Information Native American For New and Aspiring Exhibitions 10:30-11:20 to Improve Their Fire Hydrant Students’ Academic Teachers 8:00-3:30 Literacy Skills Jane Healy, Success Dr. Sherry Johnson, Amy Ty Stillwell, SD State Library Erica Moore & Natalie Boutchee, Panelists Gabrielle Seeley Bergquist 11:20-11:30 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C 11:30-12:30 Lunch; Prize Drawings 12:30-1:00 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Exhibitions GENERAL SESSION: How CTE Can Both Help Students and En- 8:00-3:30 hance Local Workforce Development 1:00-1:50 Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Education 1:50-2:00 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C Gallery G Lewis & Clark

How CTE Can Both Help Students and Enhance Local Workforce Development Revolution in School- (Action Plans) ing American Indian ESSA: Let’s Talk Exhibitions 2:00-2:50 Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum Children Laura Scheibe 8:00-3:30 Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Dave Archambault, Sr. Education 3:00-3:30 Prize Drawings, Flags, Closing Ceremonies 6 South Dakota Indian Education Summit Francis Case Sharpe Amp. 1 Amp. 2

SD GEAR UP: Where We Are Now and Where We Are Going Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray

2:30-3:20 Lee, Damon Leader Charge, Mike Erz Lakota Lands & Identities Connecting Research & Traveling Seminar It’s All About Respect Practice: NAERA Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann D’Este R. Chytka Dr. Dan Jesse, Dr. Judy Northrup, Robertson, Janet Fleming- Linda Fredericks 2:30-4:20 Martin, Peri Strain--CAIRNS Teaching Families Why Attendance Matters Dawn Smith,

3:30-4:20 Lori Laughlin

DINNER/ SOCIAL NETWORKING

Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C Francis Case Sharpe Amp. 1 Amp. 2 7:15-8:15 Breakfast, Welcome, Announcements Registration Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Lein 7:30-12:00 8:15-9:15 Finally….Real Change, Real Reform 9:15-9:30 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS Exhibitions 8:00-3:30 Finally….Real Change, Real Reform 9:30-10:20 (Keynote Action Plan Session) – Dr. Kevin Lein Sharing the Responsibility A Partnership to Increase Great Race Exhibit of Recruiting and Retaining Health/Science Education Dr. Craig Howe, Janet Fleming- Native Students: AIECC/SDSU in Native American Martin, Dr. Ann Robertson, Peri Macaroni at Midnight Collaborative Programs Communities Strain—Center for American Dr. Don Bartlette—Public speaker April Eastman, Morgan Catlett- Dr. Maurice Godfrey & Kim Indian Research and Native Ausborn, Cora Nelson, Alaina

9:30-11:20 Soper—University of Nebraska Studies (CAIRNS) Hanks, Wiyaka Medical Center His Horse Is Thunder

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Concourse Time Galleries A, B & C Francis Case Sharpe Amp. 1 Amp. 2 11:30-12:30 Lunch; Prize Drawings 12:30-1:00 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

Exhibitions GENERAL SESSION: How CTE Can Both Help Students and En- 8:00-3:30 hance Local Workforce Development 1:00-1:50 Erin Larsen, Keley Smith-Keller, Megan Tatum Career &Technical Education, SD Department of Education 1:50-2:00 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

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Teaching Oceti Sakowin What Everyone Should Know Help for Struggling History and Culture Cookies for Breakfast About Cultural Competency Readers is Within Reach Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Dr. Don Bartlette-- in Education Susan Wanta Robertson, Janet Fleming- Public Speaker James Cadwell Martin, Peri Strain--CAIRNS

7 South Dakota Indian Education Summit Monday, Sept. 26 7:15-8:30 BREAKFAST, OPENING Welcome, Announcements – Mato Standing High, Dr. Melody Schopp, Whitney Rencountre II Room: Galleries A, B, C 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 BREAK & VISIT VENDORS

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 BREAK & VISIT VENDORS

10:45-11:35 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Integrating Multicultural Awareness Activities in Teaching Early Years—Preschool-2nd Grade 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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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 BREAK & VISIT VENDORS

9 South Dakota Indian Education Summit Monday, Sept. 26 11:50-1:00 LUNCH Room: Galleries A, B, C

1:00-1:30 BREAK & VISIT VENDORS

1:30-2:20 KEYNOTE—STEVE SAFFRON 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 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 10 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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2:30-4:20 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

3:30-4:20 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

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 12 South Dakota Indian Education Summit 13 South Dakota Indian Education Summit Tuesday, Sept. 27

7:15-8:15 BREAKFAST, OPENING Welcome, Announcements – Mato Standing High, Whitney Rencountre II Room: Galleries A, B, C

8:15-9:15 KEYNOTE – DR. KEVIN LEIN (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 BREAK & VISIT VENDORS

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

14 South Dakota Indian Education Summit 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 self- publishing 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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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 BREAK & VISIT VENDORS

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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 BREAK AND VISIT VENDORS

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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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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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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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Dave Archambault, Sr.—Education consultant D’Este R. Chytka—Founder and Program Director, Dave Archambault, Sr., Hunkpapa Lakota-Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, It’s All About RESPECT has a master’s in Education/Administration. He has headed the D’Este R. Chytka is a health educator and inspirational speaker in the American Indian College Fund, American Indian Higher Education areas of wellness and prevention. Nationally recognized as a leader Consortium, Sitting Bull College, and is Chair of the American Indian and innovator in wellness, Chytka was invited to the White House to Business Leaders. Archambault has experience as a superintendent, be awarded as “Entrepreneur of the Year.” She resides with her family principal, and is a voice for future generations by advocating on the Yankton Sioux reservation. The wisdom and ways of the Native empowerment schooling models for Indian learners of all ages. 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 Dr. Don Bartlette—Public speaker another… 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 Joan Currier—Acting director, American Indian Graduate alcohol addiction, troubled youth and persons with disabilities. A French- Center (AIGC) Canadian Native American, he is married to a former special education (Co-presenting with Josh Lucio, Cora Gaane) teacher. They are the parents of seven daughters and one son. 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 Natalie Bergquist—President, recognized American and Alaska Native tribes pursuing degrees in all Lower Brule Community College fields of study at accredited colleges and universities throughout the (Co-presenting with Erica Moore) United States. In 2001, AIGC Scholars was incorporated as a partner Natalie Bergquist, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, is a candidate for a doctoral in the Gates Millennium Scholars Program to help Native communities degree in Higher Education Leadership. She is currently a Bush access the prestigious GMS scholarship and to provide financial and Fellowship recipient and serves as the president of the Lower Brule academic support to the 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native Community College. students who earn this award through 2020.

Dr. Gayle Bortnem—Associate Professor, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars—President, 7 Generation Games Northern State University Dr. AnnMaria De Mars has been teaching and conducting research on Dr. Gayle Bortnem has been a director/teacher of preschool-2nd North Dakota reservations for 25 years. She has a Ph.D. in Educational graders for 20 years. She has been teaching early childhood/elementary Psychology, specializing in Applied Statistics and Psychometrics. She and graduate classes for teachers at NSU for 15 years. One graduate has taught math to students at all levels from middle school through class is Language and Culture to teach that learning language is more postgraduate. 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. 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 Amy Boutchee—Assistant Principal Pierre Riggs High School to serving as principal. She has served as a teacher, coach, and (Co-presenting with Dr. Sherry Johnson, and Panel) administrator for the Todd County School District on the Rosebud Amy Boutchee taught high school math for 12 years, and now is in her Reservation. Diekhoff has a doctorate in educational administration. 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. 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 James Cadwell—Retired educator/consultant Morgan Catlett-Ausborn—Program Coordinator/Retention Advisor James Cadwell, Santee Sioux (Isanti Dakota), has more than 30 years AIECC; Cora Nelson—College Counseling intern; Alaina Hanks— of experience in cultural competency and cultural diversity. He recently White Earth Mississippi Band of Chippewa (FYAC graduate assistant) retired after 14 years of teaching at Crow Creek Tribal Schools. Before and Wiyaka His Horse Is Thunder—Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (CHD that he worked with the Sanford Health System as the Cultural Liaison graduate assistant). and with the South Dakota Department of Social Services as the Tribal Liaison. 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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Michael Erz—GEAR UP Regional Coordinator for BHSU Jane Healy—Digital resources coordinator, (Co-presenting with Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray Lee, Damon Leader SD State Library Charge) Jane Healy has been an educator and librarian for more than three Mike Erz has served as an outreach worker in the Rapid City School decades and has been digital resources coordinator for the South District mentoring Native American youth. He also has experience Dakota State Library for eight years. She loves to show teachers how overseeing the academic programming of Upward Bound, a college the State Library e-resources can enhance their classrooms and aid preparation program. students’ success.

Janet Fleming-Martin—Center for American Indian Duane Hollow Horn Bear Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) (Co-presenting with Sharla Steever, Dr. Scott Simpson, Gabrielle Seeley, (Co-presenting with Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Robertson and Peri Strain) others) Janet Fleming-Martin, Native American studies instructor for the Sioux Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, taught 25 years at Falls School District, is cowriter of middle school curriculum regarding Sinte Gleska University in Lakota history, culture and language. He the origin, history and culture of the people of the Oceti Sakowin. now teaches a freshman boys academy at St. Francis Indian School, on cultural resiliency. Duane is instrumental in the development of the She provides workshops and professional development in South Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings—OSEU. Dakota and nationwide regarding cultural awareness in the curriculum.

Gwen Holmes—Lakota Circles of Hope/ Linda Fredericks—Alliance lead for the REL Central Native Catholic Social Services (CSS) American Education Research Alliance (NAERA) (Co-presenting with Jim Kinyon) (Co-presenting with Dr. Judy Northrup and Dr. Dan Jesse) Gwen Holmes, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, is the prevention Linda Fredericks has more than 30 years of experience in education, coordinator for Lakota Circles of Hope. She earned her master’s in qualitative research, training and nonprofit management. She presently Education/Linguistics from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She can serves as the evaluator of the Lakota Language Project and AmeriCorps speak, read and write her Lakota language. Program at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge reservation, and the Wichakini Owayawa language immersion program on the Standing Rock reservation. Dr. Craig Howe—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) (Co-presenting with Janet Fleming-Martin, Dr. Ann Robertson Cora Gaane—Government & Community Relations/ and Peri Strain) Wells Fargo Bank (Co-presenting with Joan Currier, Josh Lucio) Dr. Craig Howe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, is the founder and director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS). Cora Gaane is the Senior Relationship Manager and Tribal Advocate He lectures on American Indian topics across the United States for Wells Fargo’s Enterprise Diversity Inclusion & Strategic Philanthropy and Canada and provides professional development and cultural team. She is the National Liaison/ Advisor to provide services to awareness training to schools and other organizations. Native American communities in 39 states and DC, responsible for developing strategic partnerships with tribes and national tribal nonprofit 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. Maurice Godfrey—Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center Dr. Dan Jesse is a lead for the REL Central Native American (Co-presenting with Kim Soper) Education Research Alliance (NAERA) at Marzano Research and is the principal investigator for the RMC Denver subcontract with the West Dr. Maurice Godfrey is a Professor at the University of Nebraska Comprehensive Center at WestEd. 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 Dr. Sherry Johnson opportunities to schools serving Native students in South Dakota and (Co-presenting with Amy Boutchee, and Panel) Nebraska. Dr. Sherry Johnson is the Education Director at Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. She was Superintendent at Enemy Swim Day School 15 years. Geriann Headrick—Child & Adult Nutrition Services, She also taught at Enemy Swim Day School and at Tiospa Zina SD Department of Education Tribal School. Her education includes elementary, middle school, Geriann Headrick is a Child and Adult Nutrition Services program administration, curriculum and instruction with science emphasis, specialist. She came to the South Dakota Department of Education doctorate in curriculum and instruction with education administration, from the Flandreau Indian School where she worked for 10 years and and school improvement certification. As the education director she was their acting food service manager for eight years. You could say works with all education entities birth through college; her main she has “boots on the ground” experience when it comes to the School concern is providing the best education for children. Nutrition Program. Her passion is straightforward…feeding kids and making sure they have access to healthy, nutritious food.

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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 Cari Logan works for Camp Noah, a national resiliency program. Logan 2009. She revitalized the “home-ec” department into an award-winning has degrees in education and intercultural studies. She is passionate Culinary Arts program: MasterChef Teens. about developing programming that builds community, serving families.

Jim Kinyon—Lakota Circles of Hope/Catholic Social Services Sara Lorensberg—Teacher, Enemy Swim Day School (CSS) (Co-presenting with Andi Ward) (Co-presenting with Gwen Holmes) Sara Lorensberg has master’s degrees from SMSU, Grand Canyon Jim Kinyon has been the director of Catholic Social Services since 1992. University, and Black Hills State University. She is currently working He earned his master’s in Counseling from South Dakota State University on National Board Certification for Mathematics Early Adolescence. and holds licenses in South Dakota as an LMFT and LPC-MH. He has Lorensberg has been an educator and instructional coach at Enemy Swim worked with the Lakota Circles of Hope curriculum team to assist in the Day School for 14 years. development of the program since 2007.

Josh Lucio—Program associate for scholarships and Erin Larsen—Assistant director, secondary career & technical programs, American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) education, SD Department of Education (Co-presenting with Joan Currier, Cora Gaane) (Co-presenting with Keley Smith-Keller and Megan Tatum) Josh Lucio is Zuni Pueblo. AIGC, established in 1969, is a national Erin Larsen is the assistant director of the division of Career & Technical private 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M. AIGC Education at the SD Department of Education, leading efforts around administers scholarship programs for undergraduate and graduate secondary career and technical education. Prior to her time with the students from all federally recognized American and Alaska Native department, Larsen was a classroom teacher in both traditional and tribes, pursuing degrees in all fields of study at accredited colleges and online schools. 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 Lori Laughlin—SD Parent Information and Resource Center provide financial and academic support to the 1,500 American Indian (Co-presenting with Dawn Smith) and Alaska Native students who earn this award through 2020. Lori Laughlin has extensive experience in community and family engagement. She was project coordinator and director for the SD Parent Dr. Erica Moore—Chief academic officer, Lower Brule Information and Resource Center from 2003-2013, and continues to Community College work with Title 1 Focus and Priority schools. She designed print and training resources for educators and families, focused on improving (Co-presenting with Natalie Bergquist) student achievement through family engagement. She also designed Dr. Erica Moore, UCTP United Confederation of Taino People, has coursework for educators on family and community engagement. 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. Damon Leader Charge—GEAR UP Statewide Academic Year Coordinator (Co-presenting with Dr. Peg Diekhoff, Murray Lee, Mike Erz) Dr. Judy Northrup-- Alliance lead for the REL Central Native American Education Research Alliance(NAERA) Damon Leader Charge, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, has work experience as Legislative Affairs Consultant for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the South (Co-presenting with Dr. Dan Jesse and Linda Fredericks) Dakota GEAR UP Regional Coordinator. 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 Murray Lee—GEAR UP Statewide Summer Programs education. She also works with American Indian/Alaska Native issues as Coordinator 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 Bill O’Dea—Recruitment and placement specialist for Troops experience working with Native American students of all ages in to Teachers preparation for post-secondary education. He previously served as a program specialist with National Relief Charities in Rapid City. (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 Rebecca Lewis—Senior program manager, Camp Noah teach in pre-K through grade 12. He will co-present with a Troops to (Co-presenting with Cari Logan) 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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Dr. Wade Pogany—Executive director, Associated School Dawn Smith—Title I program specialist, Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) SD Department of Education (With panel of school board members from tribal/BIE and public schools (Co-presenting with Lori Laughlin) across SD) Dawn Smith is a Title I program specialist, with a focus on family and Dr. Wade Pogany works with local school boards providing professional community engagement. Smith has provided support for Title I Part A training, lobbying and advocating for ASBSD. Pogany is a longtime and worked at the SD Department of Education for 14 years. Prior to educator, having served as a teacher, principal and division director that, she was a middle school teacher. Smith’s true passion is supporting with the South Dakota Department of Education. He enjoys working with educators to enhance experiences when working with families and school boards to offer the best education possible for children. communities and helping families and educators to develop partnerships that will support students.

Dr. Ann Robertson—Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) Dr. Keley Smith-Keller— Assistant director, postsecondary (Co-presenting with Dr. Craig Howe, Janet Fleming-Martin and Peri career & technical education, SD Department of Education Strain) (Co-presenting with Erin Larsen and Megan Tatum) Ann Robertson, Ed.D., Native American studies instructor for the Sioux Keley Smith-Keller, Ed.D., is assistant director for postsecondary career Falls School District, is co-writer of middle school curriculum regarding & technical education with the SD Department of Education. She has the origin, history and culture of the people of the Oceti Sakowin. 20 years of experience in career education and career development She provides workshops and professional development in South Dakota research. and nationwide regarding cultural awareness in the curriculum. Kim Soper—University of Nebraska Medical Center Laura Scheibe—Administrator of accreditation and (Co-presenting with Dr. Maurice Godfrey) accountability, SD Department of Education Kim Soper has a master’s in Education and is an education consultant As the administrator of accountability and accreditation, Laura Scheibe with many years of experience in the classroom and doing professional is on the front lines of implementing the reauthorized federal education development for teachers. She currently works with schools on six Native law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). She runs public school American reservations in the areas of science and math. accountability for South Dakota, including the state Report Card process, as well as overseeing state accreditation. Sharla Steever—TIE (Co-presenting with Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Gabrielle Seeley—Teacher, Rapid City Area Schools Gabrielle Seeley, Others) (Co-presenting with Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Sharla Steever is a Learning Specialist at TIE. She has 12 years Steever and Ty Stilwell) experience teaching elementary, for the last four years at TIE focusing on Gabrielle Seeley is a Rapid City language arts and fine arts teacher. the WoLakota Project (www.wolakotaproject.org). This project provides She has been using the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings and support to teachers serving in SD’s highest needs schools. Sharla works Standards (OSEU) with at-risk K-12 youth since 2012. She writes publicly with SD DOE on OSEU revisions and roll-outs, and with ND elders to accessible lessons that combine the OSEU with state literacy standards, help write their Essential Understandings and roll them out into their which have been used by over 3,000 students across the state. schools. Seeley presents across the state about empowering students through community arts involvement and critical thinking. She has published on Ty Stilwell—Author and artist individualized instruction and on American literature. (Co-presenting with Gabrielle Seeley) Ty Stilwell, Oglala Sioux Tribe, is a writer, artist and musician who Dr. Scott Simpson—TIE graduated in 2015 from the Rapid City Area School District. He has (Co-presenting with Duane Hollow Horn Bear, Sharla Steever, Gabrielle won a South Dakota Arts Council Artist Career Development Grant. His Seeley, Others) books have been shown internationally. He encourages other young Dr. Scott Simpson has been an educator for 29 years at middle school people to be expressive through public events and workshops across the through adult education. He holds an MA in Curriculum and Instruction state, conducted with his former teacher, Gabrielle Seeley. and a PhD in English, and has worked eight years for TIE focusing on the WoLakota Project (www.wolakotaproject.org). This project provides Peri Strain—Center for American Indian Research and support to teachers serving in SD’s highest needs schools. Scott works Native Studies (CAIRNS) 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 (Co-presenting with Dr. Craig Howe, Dr. Ann Robertson and Janet schools. 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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Megan Tatum—Student services specialist, career & Andi Ward—Teacher, Enemy Swim Day School technical education, SD Department of Education (Co-presenting with Sara Lorensberg) (Co-presenting with Erin Larsen and Keley Smith-Keller) Andi Ward is in her sixth year teaching 3rd grade literacy and in her Megan is the SDMyLife Student Services Specialist of the Division of third year as the literacy team leader at Enemy Swim Day School. Prior Career and Technical Education at the SD DOE. In her role, she works to teaching, Andi was a sign language interpreter in Wyoming and with all aspects of SDMyLife and supports career development across Colorado for eight years. She is currently pursuing National Board the state. Prior to working at DOE, Megan has a background in Family Certification in Literacy: Reading and Language Arts Early to Middle and Consumer Sciences and Mathematics Education. Childhood.

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 First Premier Bank Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe InterTribal Bison Mid-Continent Research for Education & Learning--McREL Rosebud Sioux Tribe Sanford Health Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate South Dakota Department of Education South Dakota Education Association

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