The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) press releases serve to inform the public and stakeholders about important announcements, initiatives, and updates related to Native American education. These press releases highlight the Bureau's efforts, events, and policy changes aimed at improving educational opportunities for Indigenous students across the country.
DTLL: Invitation to Tribal Consultation on South Dakota Education Resource…
This Dear Tribal Leader Letter is an invitation to participate in Tribal consultation on proposed changes to the Bureau of Indian Education Flandreau and Kyle Education Resource Centers in South Dakota.
DTLL: Indian School Equalization Program Eligibility Criteria
BIE is issuing this Dear Tribal Leader Letter (“DTLL”) to clarify ISEP eligibility criteria for BIE funding purposes only. This DTLL does not impact in any way a tribe’s authority to dictate its own tribal membership criteria.
DTLL: BIE Data Sovereignty Listening Session
The purpose of this listening session is to identify American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (Native) data priorities and traditional knowledge in education. High-quality, culturally relevant data collection is critical to serving the…
DTLL: Indian School Equalization Program and ISEP Transportation Tribal…
The purpose of these listening sessions is to advise the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) on the need for possible revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 39 – Indian School Equalization Program. Under 25 U.S.C. § 2018(a), prior to publishing any proposed…
DTLL: BIE Strategic Direction Tribal Consultations
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is developing a five-year Strategic Direction that encompasses the actions the BIE is going to take to fulfill its mission and realize its vision. This 2024-2029 Strategic Direction is scheduled for release in…
Dear School Leader Letter on IEP/Missed IEP Services
Statement from BIE Director Tony Dearman to school leaders on IEP and missed IEP services.
DTLL: 2023 BIE Special Education Policies and Procedures Tribal Consultation
The Bureau of Indian Education (“BIE”) is responsible for ensuring that its implementation of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”)1 is consistent with federal law, including requirements at 20 U.S.C. §§ 1411(h)(2)(A)…
DTLL: BIE Agency Plan Tribal Consultation
On March 26, 2020, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) published its Standards, Assessments, and Accountability System in its Agency Plan to govern how the Secretary of the Interior implements requirements for standards, assessments, and…
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…
