DTLL: Re: Listening Sessions on BIE Strategic Direction 2018-2023: Years 4 and…
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is currently in its third year of implementing its Strategic Direction ("Direction") for 2018-2023. The BIE developed the Direction through formal timely and meaningful consultation from Tribal leaders and…
DTLL: Johnson-O'Malley Program Listening Sessions (2021)
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will hold two listening sessions on the Johnson-O'Malley Program (JOM) during the month of May. These sessions are designed to provide information and hear input from tribal leaders, tribal education staff,…
DTLL: State Assessment Waiver 2020-21
While BIE acknowledges it is critically important to measure student achievement and hold all students to the highest expectations, the current COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on our students' communities. The BIE has received…
DTLL: School Reopening Plans Consultation (2021)
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) would like your input on its school reopening plans. The BIE will rely upon the latest U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance regarding reopening its K…
DTLL: Progress and Promotion Policy and Certificate of Completion Policy (2021)
On March 2, 2021, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) hosted a Tribal consultation regarding two draft BIE policies: (I) Draft Progress and Promotion Policy, and (2) Draft Certificate of Completion Policy. The BIE is now planning an additional…
DTLL: Indian School Equalization Program and Student Transportation (2021)
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) has received informal comments from Tribes and schools expressing the need to "update" the Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) as well as the ISEP Student Transportation formulas and respective distribution…