You are invited to join SDEEC & NIEA for an introductory Title VI Lunch & Learn! This session will help parents, educators, and community members better understand Title VI Indian Education programs, the important role of Parent Advisory Committees (PACs), and the opportunities parents have to help shape how these programs serve Native students.

Beyond sharing information, we will create space for people to connect, ask questions, and learn from one another. We also hope to hear directly from participants about the challenges they're navigating, the support they need, and whether there's interest in continuing these conversations beyond this initial gathering.

Session Objectives

Through this session, we hope to:

1. Build a shared understanding of Title VI Indian Education programs, including their purpose, key components, and requirements.

2. Highlight the role of parents and Parent Advisory Committees, including the influence they can have in shaping and strengthening Title VI programs.

3. Create space for participants to share questions, experiences, and challenges related to Title VI.

4. Bring together Title VI directors, PAC members, parents, and other education stakeholders to begin building relationships and connections.

5. Hear directly from participants about what additional information, resources, or support would be most helpful moving forward.

Hearing From Participants

We want this gathering to be shaped by the people participating, rather than making assumptions about what they need.

Before the session: Please fill out this short survey to give us a sense of participants' familiarity with Title VI, the roles they hold, and any questions or topics they'd like us to address. This will help Sarah tailor the session to meet people where they are.

During the session: We'll make time for small-group conversations where participants can share their experiences, ask questions, and identify common challenges or opportunities.

After the session: We'll invite participants to share feedback on what they learned, what questions remain, and whether they'd be interested in future opportunities to connect and learn together.

RSVP for the conversation today!