Deborah Lancaster

This document outlines the philosophy and goals of the Iñupiaq Program for the Northwest Arctic Borough School District. Its primary focus is the preservation and revitalization of Iñupiaq culture, heritage, and language. Key objectives include developing deep understanding and appreciation for Iñupiaq culture and values, fostering a lifelong journey of Iñupiaq language learning from understanding to literacy, valuing the wisdom of Elders, and promoting active participation in cultural preservation. The program aims to build student self-esteem, pride, and respect, enabling them to become bilingual, contributing members of both their local and global communities.

This document outlines Alaska's State Plan, specifically detailing the System for School Success as mandated by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It describes how schools are evaluated based on indicators such as Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Graduation Rate, English Learner Progress, Chronic Absenteeism, and Grade 3 English Language Arts proficiency. The plan further specifies the designation and intervention process for Comprehensive Support and Improvement - More Rigorous Interventions (CSI-MRI) schools, including requirements for school improvement plans, exit criteria, and available support resources to enhance student performance and adult practices.

This document details Alaska's System for School Success, which is outlined in Alaska's State Plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It defines indicators for evaluating school performance, including academic achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, English learner progress, chronic absenteeism, and Grade 3 English Language Arts proficiency. The system also specifies how Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI-TSI) school designations are determined based on subgroup performance, along with the corresponding exit criteria and support mechanisms available for designated schools.

This policy outlines the Northwest Arctic Borough School District's commitment to strengthening student academic achievement through meaningful parent and family involvement in its Title I, Part A programs. Key areas include joint development of plans, technical assistance, coordination with other programs, annual evaluation of engagement effectiveness, use of evidence-based strategies, reservation of funds, and building capacity for both parents and school staff to foster active participation and improved educational outcomes.

The Shungnak Advisory School Council meeting included discussions on the trauma situation, basketball games, community engagements, senior trip follow-up, graduation plans, and ideas for student learning goals and community engagements. The council addressed concerns about the basketball team's uniforms and supported the idea of a regional middle school basketball tournament in Shungnak. They also discussed strengthening the village and student learning goals through family nights, feasts, and community involvement in schools. The council reviewed MAP student learning progress reports and discussed strategies for improving student education, including addressing social issues like alcohol and drug use. The meeting also covered parent involvement, community gatherings, and the principal's report, which included updates on graduation and school-wide goals.