Assist tribes in seeking funding to cover costs incurred when working with school districts to implement SB 5433 including costs of technical assistance for curriculum development and teacher training.

Streamline and/or improve process for tribes to certify educators and administrators.

Prepare the next generation of Native policy leaders through internships, research fellowships, and other career development opportunities.

Support implementation of social emotional learning standards that further the healing of Indian Tribes and Nations.

Eliminate discriminatory policies and practices that lead to misidentification of Native students including improper use of 506 forms.

Remove barriers for Indian Tribes and Nations to track progress and outcomes for tribal students.

Develop more appropriate methods of assessment of Native students, especially students with special education needs.

Ensure data is disaggregated in a way that does not contribute to the misidentification of Native students & evaluate impacts of current n-Count settings, etc. on district and statewide reporting of Native student data.

Create a culture of timely and meaningful tribal consultation to identify and address gaps in educational opportunities for Native students.

• Increase technical assistance for tribes and school districts to successfully navigate tribal consultation and MOU development.
• Advocate for restructuring the Office of Native Education to oversee consultations with all 29 federally recognized tribes in WA State.

Bridge critical transitions in education and lifelong learning emphasizing the importance of the earliest stages of development from 0-3 years old and incorporating appropriate mental health/social emotional healing at all stages of development.

Increase access to high-speed Internet and education-based technologies in tribal communities.

Provide a forum for Indian Tribes and Nations to share promising practices, and additional resources for creating culturally responsive educational opportunities for tribal members.

Form an ESD for STECs to provide services including:

• Increase access to resources and supports available to schools in WA State.
• Research feasibility and funding to support long-term development and sustainability for new and existing STECS.
• Ensure students from STECs are meeting/exceeding graduation and postsecondary admission requirements.