Indigenous Education Program

About

Our Indigenous Education program provides services and support for Indigenous students and families in Massena Central Schools. We work to improve and support Indigenous student achievement and graduation rates through academically rigorous and culturally responsive instruction, collaborative partnerships, and family and student engagement.

Classroom Support

Culturally relevant books for all of our school media centers, supporting and validating Native heritage
Professional development opportunities for MCS staff, to build cultural competency and knowledge of Native culture

Family Support

Annual cultural family events
Free school supplies for K-12 indigenous families to support learning and education
Culturally relevant books for Native students, supporting and validating their heritage
Support from the Indigenous Education Coordinator during meetings with school administration

Student Support

Students are connected with services to support their school and personal success
Clubs and affinity groups are available for Native students to join
Special college tours and visits for Native students
Graduation stoles for Native graduates

2024-25 Program Goals

Student Academic Goals

The Indigenous Education Coordinator will collaborate with elementary and secondary administration to ensure the curriculum provided to schools is meeting the needs, interests and cultural heritage of Native American students.
The Indigenous Education Coordinator will attend professional development opportunities and encourage relevant district-level staff to attend professional development opportunities pertaining to Indigenous Education.
Native American students will see themselves represented in the school curriculum, media and family cultural events offered by MCS Indigenous Education in order to positively reinforce the self-image of Native American students.
50% of Native American students will attend at least one MCS Indigenous Education cultural family event.
Native American students will receive the same opportunities and experiences that are offered to all MCS students by removing any cost-related barriers that may prevent families from otherwise participating.

Resources for Native American Families

506 Form Information

The 506 form is used to apply and qualify for the formula grant under the Office of Indian Education.

Massena Central School District's American Indian Education Program can use the funds from

Title VI for supplies, books, college visits, and cultural events.

Who is eligible to turn in a 506 form? If a student OR a student's parent OR a student’s grandparent is an

enrolled member of an American Indian Tribe/Nation a 506 form can be filled out.

Title VI 506 Form

Additional Programs and Contact Information

The MCSD is fortunate to have many programs serving students. Some of these programs are housed right here in the school on a full time or part-time basis, others are available to come to the school on an as-needed basis.

Agency	Phone Number	Link to website
Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club	518-358-9911	Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club
Title VI Program Coordinator	315-764-3700	Title VI
Massena Athletic Dept.	315-7643700	MCSD Athletics
Police Activities League of Massena	315-705-6075	PAL of Massena
Massena Director of Curriculum	315-764-3700	Academics
Massena Director of Special Education	315-764-3700	Special Education
MCS Community Schools Coordinator	315-296-0240	Community Schools
NCSTEP	315-267-2623	NCSTEP Programs and Applications
SRMT – Adult/Child Protection	518-358-9659	SMRT Adult Protection
SRMT – Intensive Preventive IPP-DSS	518-358-3416	SMRT IPP
SRMT – College & Career Services Manager	518-358-4516	SMRT College & Career
SRMT Education Division	518-358-2272	SMRT Education
SRMT Mental Health	518-358-3141	SMRT Mental Health