A P R I L 2 0 1 3 N A P A C N E W S L E T T E R

Happy April! With only thirty one days left of school, we are in last

stretch of the 2012-2013 School Year! With April comes AIMS. The best way to help your child during testing time is to:

Make sure your child gets enough sleep at night

Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast

Make sure they get up early enough to arrive at school on time

Keep a positive attitude about tests

Mark down the testing dates on your calendar so that both you and your child are aware of the dates

Please schedule appointments around testing dates

Talking about testing with your child can help decrease apprehension

Encourage them to do well, but without pressure. It is important for them to stay relaxed so the brain

functions at its best

Let your child relax awhile before bedtime, talk to them about their feelings if they seem anxious

Once testing is complete, CONGRATULATE your child on a job well done

(Tips provided from Kyrene de los Lagos Newsletter)

Click on the following links to view Information about AIMS:

http://www.azed.gov/standards-development-assessment/aims/sample-for-students/

https://www.ideal.azed.gov/p/aims

http://perspective.pearsonaccess.com/perspective/appmanager/az/family

Event Date Location

Arizona Indian Education Association

Friday, April 12, 2013

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Maricopa Community College District

2411 West 14th Street

Tempe, AZ

Mirada Movie Night

Fundraiser

Friday, April 19, 2013

5:00 PM

5500 W. Galveston Street

Chandler, AZ 85226

NAPAC General Meeting Tuesday, April 23, 2013

6:00 PM

Kyrene District Office

8700 South Kyrene Road

Tempe, AZ 85284

Kyrene Parent Summit Thursday, April 25, 2013

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Centennial Middle School

13808 South 36th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85044

Lagos Learning Fair

Fundraiser

Thursday, May 2nd

, 2013

5:00 PM

17001 S. 34th Way

Phoenix, AZ 85048

NAPAC End of the Year Celebration Friday, May 3rd

, 2013

5:00 PM

TBD

Limited Funding Avai lable - First come First Serve for

Summer Academy

$50 - STAR & STAR JR FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS WITH 506 FORMS ON FILE

Hello Friends of the Foundation! Please read about the Kyrene Foundation’s current projects Wishes Come True, Summer Activity Kits and

highlights of the Ahwatukee Rotary Club’s hygiene drive. Read about how YOU can help!

WWWIIISSSHHHEEESSS CCCOOOMMMEEE TTTRRRUUUEEE!!! YOU can help make a student’s wish come true! Not every 8

th grader can afford a one-time

dress for a special occasion like promotion ceremonies. To help meet this need, the Kyrene

Foundation is collecting gently used dresses for 8th grade girls in need for upcoming promotion

dresses. We need your donations by Friday April 26, 2013! Don’t have any dresses in the

closet to donate? Check out your local clearance stores (like Ross, TJ MAXX) spring dresses

are priced as low as $10!

Donations of new or gently used dresses, shoes, jewelry, and new makeup can be donated at the

Kyrene School District Office, located at 8700 South Kyrene Road in Tempe OR at the Kyrene

Family Resource Center, located at 1330 East Dava Drive in Tempe.

Questions? Please contact kfvolunteer@cox.net

SSUUMMMMEERR AACCTTIIVVIITTYY KKIITTSS!! Over the summer many students will not have the opportunity to go on vacation or attend

summer programs. The Kyrene Foundation is helping to provide Summer FUN for homeless

students with Summer Activity Kits. These kits are designed by Kyrene teachers to support

academics and continue learning over the summer, and they are FUN too. The Foundation will

be packing close to 200 Summer Activity Kits to meet our need in Kyrene. The Foundation is

collecting markers, card games, small puzzles and small board games, student scissors, and

spiral bound notebooks to help make our packs complete for students. Donations can be

dropped off at Kyrene School District Office, located at 8700 South Kyrene Road in Tempe.

Questions? Contact Amanda at ahamm@kyrene.org

Ahwatukee Foothills Rotary Club’s Third Annual Hygiene Drive!

The Ahwatukee Rotary has partnered with the Ahwatukee Girl Scouts for the third straight year

to provide kits for the Kyrene Family Resource Center! Thank you Rotary! If you would like

to donate to the effort, Donations can be dropped off at MidFirst Bank. For additional

information, contact Rotary President Liane Rouzaud at 602-881-2541

Have you “Liked” us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/#!/Kyrenefoundation

Questions? kfvolunteer@cox.net

COMMUNITY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Law enforcement officers respond to over 50,000 domestic violence calls in Phoenix every year.

Connecting to Serve and the Ahwatukee Community Network (ACN) are hosting a public discussion on

what is being done locally to address this issue and how it impacts families.

The Hidden Problem of Domestic Violence

When: Tuesday, April 16th

Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

Where: Mountain Park Senior Living

4475 E. Knox Road

Phoenix, AZ 85044

Panelists: Councilman Sal DiCiccio with the 6th District, Officer Randy Hudson of the Phoenix Police

Department, Libby Bissa with the Family Advocacy Center and Jennifer Empernado of Empower Hour

Moderator: Annlouise Ferguson, Community Relations Director with the Ahwatukee Foothills Rotary

and Connecting to Serve Board Member

The Ahwatukee Community Network (ACN) is a coalition of local businesses, churches, nonprofits and

volunteers. It was was founded by Connecting to Serve (CTS), an area nonprofit which helps

individuals and organizations work together to address critical needs in the community. To learn more

about becoming involved in the community, visit www.connectingtoserve.org.

Upcoming ACN Meeting Announcement: Foster Care on May 21st, 3-4:30 pm at Mountain Park

Senior Living

Special Guest: Clarence H. Carter, Director of Arizona Department of Economic Security

For more information, call (602) 541-7440 or or email

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SILVER & TURQUOISE BALL

CHECK OUT THE NEW AUCTION ITEMS

featured at the 2013 Silver & Turquoise Ball

and American Indian Art Auction

Custom made beaded pumps donated by artist JT Willie

Browse Auction Items

Look for a message from us next week showcasing several auction items

Tickets are still available! Join us for the Silver and Turquoise Ball,

benefitting the Phoenix Indian Center.

Learn More | Register Now

This year's event will once again feature a

unique culinary experience designed by

American Indian Chef, Nephi Craig, an

Seats per Table: 10

Hosting a table requires you to host full tables only, so you will be

given a full table even if it isn't filled.

Host a Table

$50.00 of every buy-in benefits the Phoenix Indian Center

Learn more

Register to WIN your $200 buy in to the 3rd Annual Silver &

Turquoise Charity Poker Tournament

Our event's biggest winners are

the individuals and their families

who have a brighter future

thanks to your support. Your generosity enables the Phoenix Indian

Center to serve more individuals in need

through services such as workforce

development, adult education, youth

prevention and leadership, childcare and

rental and utility assistance, language,

parenting and financial literacy classes

continue to provide hope, support, and opportunity to the people we serve

throughout Arizona. Won't you join us in our goals?

Register | Sponsor Event | Donate American Indian Artwork

For 65 years, the Phoenix Indian Center has assisted over 350,000

individuals and their families.

Phoenix Indian Center Success Stories

Our Services

Support Us

For more information regarding the event, including artist participation and

sponsorships,

call 602.264.6768 ext. 2900, or email llafave@phxindcenter.org.

amazing cultural performance and

an exciting silent auction featuring the

most exclusive Native American art

available today. Auction items include a

premium selection of one-of-a-kind

paintings, sculpture, jewelry and both

traditional and contemporary forms of art.

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7:00PM DINNER &

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Sponsorships Available

I am reaching out to share a valuable resource that is freely available to families, classmates, friends,

colleagues, and co-workers of veterans on your campus.

Kognito's Family of Heroes, is an online interactive simulation where families and friends of veterans can learn

critical skills to manage the challenges of adjusting to post-deployment life. Learners engage in up to three

virtual role-play conversations with fully-animated veteran avatars.

Veteran supporters can access the training online at www.familyofheroes.com. Again this is available at no

cost to anyone living in your state thanks to support from the Arizona Department of Health Services, TriWest

Healthcare Alliance and the Arizona Coalition for Military Families.

Please contact me if you would like to know more about this program or are interested in outreach materials to

share this information with your community

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Director of Higher Education Accounts

Kognito Interactive

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Thousands of candidates expected at Goodwill Career Expo

Goodwill of Central Arizona Business Solutions is hosting a Career Expo on Thursday, April 11 at the

University of Phoenix Stadium.

Expected in attendance are thousands of qualified candidates.

To secure your organization’s spot now on the list of employers attending, or to learn more about becoming a

Career Expo sponsor, please contact Victor Carbajal, Manager of Business Events, at 602.535.4170 or

victor.carbajal@goodwillaz.org. Additional registration and event details will be sent out in the coming weeks.

About Goodwill of Central Arizona Business Solutions

As a leader in job preparation, training, and placement services throughout central Arizona, Goodwill Business

Solutions connects Valley employers with qualified candidates to fill their hiring needs. Our hiring events

include Career Expos, Specialty Job Fairs and Regional Job Fairs, as well as complimentary on-site hiring

events in our 14 career centers throughout Maricopa, Yavapai and Yuma counties or at your place of

employment.

Learn more at www.goodwillaz.org.

Phoenix College Liberal Arts Lecture

The Historical and Modern Governance of the Dine (Navajo) People

Join Phoenix College Liberal Arts for a lecture about The Historical and Modern Governance of the Dine

(Navajo) People. The guest speaker will be Dr. Peter Iverson, author of Dine: A History of the Navajos, We Will

Secure Our Future: Empowering the Navajo Nation (with Peterson Zah) and numerous books and scholarly

work on the Navajo Nation. During this event, Phoenix College will recognize the completers of Academic

Certificates in American Indian Studies and International Studies for the Academic Year 2012-13. The event is

free and open to the public – all are welcome!

When: Thursday, April 18, 2013

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Phoenix College Osborn Site – Willo Room

3310 N. 10th Ave.

Northeast corner of 11th Avenue and Flower (one block south of Osborn Road)

For more information: Call 602.285.7651

About Dr. Peter Iverson: Dr. Peter Iverson began his teaching career at Diné (Navajo Community College) in Many Farms on the Navajo

Nation (1969-1972). He subsequently served as professor at the University of Wyoming and at Arizona State

University where he retired as Regents Professor.

Dr. Iverson acknowledges with respect and gratitude his many teachers from the Navajo Nation and other

indigenous communities. His primary area of research is American Indian history in the twentieth and twenty-

first centuries. He introduced a new course in Navajo history in 2003 and has offered graduate research

seminars and readings courses about American Indians and the American West. At ASU, Iverson has directed

(or co-directed to completion) numerous Ph.D. dissertations and has helped place his students in colleges across

North America.

He received numerous fellowships and grants from the American Philosophical Society, Guggenheim Memorial

Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. He was also recognized for his outstanding

contributions to teaching which include: University Teaching Award, University of Wyoming (1979); Chief

Manuelito Appreciation Award for Contributions to Navajo Education; Distinguished Public Scholar Award,

Arizona Humanities Council (1999); University Teaching Award, Arizona State University (1999); College of

Extended Education Outstanding Faculty Member Award, Arizona State University (2000); Outstanding

Doctoral Mentor Award (2003).

N 7 S p o r t S u m m i t R e g i s t r a t i o n O p e n !

April 18-20, 2013 (Beaverton, Oregon)

Register today for the N7 Sport Summit, April 18-20, 2013, at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton,

Oregon. If you work with Native or Aboriginal youth in the areas of sport or physical activity, this is the

perfect opportunity to learn, network and share best practices.

The Sport Summit aims to bring experts and leaders together to discuss ways in which sport can be a

catalyst for holistic transformation within Native and Aboriginal communities. The summit will weave in

modalities of emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness and how sport can positively impact these areas.

Join us and become part of a movement to encourage our Native youth to become ACTIVE!

REGISTER TODAY!

Space Is Limited So Apply Early

Registration includes: * Transportation to and from selected Beaverton hotels and Nike Headquarters

* (Friday & Saturday) Track sessions

* (Friday & Saturday) Keynote Speakers

* (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) N7 Expo

* Continental Breakfast (Friday & Saturday)

* Lunches (Friday & Saturday)

* Evening Reception & Crystal Shawanda Concert (Friday)

* One pass to the Nike employee store

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Lisette Crepeaux at

503.532.6325 or via email at Lisette.Crepeaux@nike.com

For additional information regarding the N7 Sport Summit please email Luis.Colon@nike.com

Community Wellness

Immunization Programs

‘KID SHOTS’

Adult shots available at all clinics except WIC Chandler

2013 Vaccination Clinics 480.728.3777 (Kids Vaccine Hotline)

480.728.2004 (Adult Vaccine Hotline)

www.mcchip.org

Kid Shots at Chandler Care Center 777 E. Galveston Road,

Chandler, Arizona 85225

Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jan 10, 17, 24; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 7, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6; July 11,18, 25; Aug

1, 8, 15, 22; Sept 5, 12, 19,26; Oct 3, 10, 17, 24; Nov 7, 14, 21; Dec 5, 12, 19.

Kid Shots at Chandler Fashion Mall, Community Room 2nd

floor

Chandler Blvd. & 101 Freeway, Chandler, Arizona 85226

Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jan 22; Feb 19; Mar 19; Apr 16; May 21; June 11; July 16; Aug 20; Sept 17; Oct 15; Nov 19; Dec 17.

Kid Shots at CRMC – Morrison Building

1875 W. Frye Road, Chandler, Arizona 85224

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Jan 5; Feb 2; March 2; Apr 6; May 4; June 1; July 13; Aug 3; Sept 7; Oct 5; Nov 2; Dec 7.

Kid Shots at Chaparral Elementary School 3380 E. Frye Road,

Gilbert, Arizona 85295

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Jan 9; Feb 20; Mar 20; April 10; May 8; June closed; July 17; Aug 7; Sept 11; Oct 23;Nov 13; Dec 11.

Kid Shots at Kyrene de las Lomas Elementary School

11820 S. Warner-Elliot Loop, Phoenix, Arizona 85044

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Jan 8; Feb 5; Mar 5; Apr 2; May 7; June closed; July (undecided); Aug 6; Sept 3; Oct 1; Nov 5; Dec 3.

Kid Shots at Kyrene Family Resource Center at Kyrene de los Ninos Elementary School 1330 E. Dava

Drive,

Tempe, Arizona 85283

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Jan 29; Feb 26; Mar 26; Apr 23; May closed; June closed; July closed; Aug 27; Sept 24; Oct 22; Nov 26; Dec

closed.

Kid Shots at Mesa Fire Station 217 Community Room

10434 E. Baseline Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85212

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Feb 12; Apr 9; May 14; June closed; July 9; Aug 13; Sept 10; Oct 8; Nov 12; Dec 10.

Kid Shots at WIC Chandler Office 3002 N. Arizona Avenue,

Chandler, Arizona 85225

Thursdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Jan 10; Feb 7; Mar 7; Apr 4; May 2; June 6; July 11; Aug 1; Sept 5; Oct 3; Nov 7; Dec 5.

P h o e n i x L i b r a r y ’ s C o l l e g e D e p o t

W o r k s h o p s & E v e n t s http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/events.jsp?resid=9632

How to Pay for College @ Palo Verde Library

Date & Time: Wed, Apr. 10, 2013 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Please join us to discuss the various ways to pay for college including financial aid, scholarships, work-study

and savings, "College is the best investment you will ever make". For more information or to register, please

call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov.

Writing Winning Scholarship & College Essays @ South Mountain Community Library

Date & Time: Sat, Apr. 13, 2013 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

This very informative workshop is presented by College Depot. It will cover our best tips to help you write

winning college and scholarship essays. This College Depot program is offered at South Mountain Community

Library and is available to anyone who needs help planning for college. For more information, please call 602-

261-8847. To register, please call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov.

Picking the Right College Major @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Thu, Apr. 18, 2013 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM

Learn helpful resources to assist you in the exploration and selection of your major. Please call or email for

reservations 602-261-8847, college.depot@phoenix.gov

Walk-in College Planning @ South Mountain Community Library

Date & Time: Tue, Apr. 23, 2013 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Considering college? Please join us for walk-in college planning support. We will assist with admissions

information, financial aid applications, and scholarship searches. This College Depot program is offered at

South Mountain Community Library and is available to anyone who needs help planning for college. For more

information, please call 602-261-8847.

How to Pay for College @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Wed, Apr. 24, 2013 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

Do you feel clueless about the financial aid process? Join us for an overview of financial aid and learn about

grants, loan, work-study and scholarships. Please call or email at 602-261-8847 or college.depot@phoenix.gov.

How to Pay for College @ Cholla Library

Date & Time: Thu, Apr. 25, 2013 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Please join us to discuss the various ways to pay for college offered by College Depot at Cholla Library. This

workshop will include information about financial aid, scholarships, work- study and savings, 'College is the

best investment you will ever make'. For more information or to register, please call 602-261-8847 or email

college.depot@phoenix.gov.

How to Best Prepare for the ACT and SAT @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Thu, May. 2, 2013 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM

This workshop will cover the basics of how to best practice and prepare for these two different tests. Call 602-

261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov to register for this class.

Organizational Skills @ Cholla Library

Date & Time: Thu, May. 2, 2013 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Learn some helpful techniques in goal setting, time management, study skills and note-taking. Presented by

College Depot at Cholla Library. To register, please call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov.

Organizational Skills @ South Mountain Community Library

Date & Time: Sat, May. 11, 2013 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Learn some helpful techniques in goal setting, time management, study skills and note-taking. Presented by

College Depot at South Mountain Community Library. To register, please call 602-261-8847 or email

college.depot@phoenix.gov.

Organizational Skills for College @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Sat, May. 11, 2013 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

This workshop will cover the following topics: goal setting, time management, study skills and note-taking.

Find out some techniques that will simplify your college experience. Call or email (include your phone number

when writing) for reservations: (602) 261-8847 or college.depot@phoenix.gov.

How to Pay for College @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Tue, May. 14, 2013 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Do you feel clueless about the financial aid process? Join us for an overview of financial aid and learn about

grants, loan, work-study and scholarships. Please call or email at 602-261-8847 or college.depot@phoenix.gov.

Organizational Skills @ Palo Verde Library

Date & Time: Thu, May. 16, 2013 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Learn some helpful techniques in goal setting, time management, study skills and note-taking. Presented by

College Depot at Palo Verde Library. To register, please call 602-261-8847 or email

college.depot@phoenix.gov.

Walk-in College Planning @ South Mountain Community Library

Date & Time: Tue, May. 28, 2013 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Considering college? Please join us for walk-in college planning support. We will assist with admissions

information, financial aid applications, and scholarship searches. This College Depot program is offered at

South Mountain Community Library and is available to anyone who needs help planning for college. For more

information, please call 602-261-8847.

Writing Winning Scholarship & College Essays @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Wed, May. 29, 2013 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

This very informative workshop will cover our best tips to help you write winning college and scholarship

essays. Please call or email to register at: 602-261-8847 or college.depot@phoenix.gov.

College Depot 10th Grade 4 Day Camp @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Tue, Jun. 4, 2013 - Fri, Jun. 7, 2013 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

We are offering this 4-day summer camp for students entering 10th grade in fall 2013. We will have age level

activities to help students prepare for college. Space is limited, register today.Click here for the flyer and click

here for the registration form.

College Depot 7th Grade Half Day Program @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Fri, Jun. 14, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

We are offering this half-day camp for students entering 7th grade in fall 2012. We will have age level activities

to help students prepare for college. Space is limited, register today. Click here for the flyer and click here for

the registration form.

College Depot 11th Grade 4 Day Camp @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Tue, Jun. 18, 2013 - Fri, Jun. 21, 2013 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

We are offering this 4-day summer camp for students entering 11th grade in fall 2013. We will have age level

activities to help students prepare for college. Space is limited, register today.Click here for the flyer and click

here for the registration form.

College Depot 8th Grade Half Day Program @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Fri, Jun. 28, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

We are offering this half-day camp for students entering 8th grade in fall 2013. We will have age level activities

to help students prepare for college. Space is limited, register today. Click here for the flyer and click here for

the registration form.

College Depot 12th Grade 4 Day Camp @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Tue, Jul. 9, 2013 - Fri, Jul. 12, 2013 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

We are offering this 4-day summer camp for students entering 12th grade in fall 2013. We will have age level

activities to help students prepare for college. Space is limited, register today.Click here for the flyer and click

here for the registration form.

College Depot 9th Grade Half Day Program @ Burton Barr Central Library

Date & Time: Fri, Jul. 19, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

We are offering this half-day camp for students entering 9th grade in fall 2013. We will have age level activities

to help students prepare for college. Space is limited, register today. Click here for the flyer and click here for

the registration form.

Twice a year our church provides a Car Care Clinic for single women. This year it

will be held Saturday, April 13th from 8:00-11:30 am in the parking lot of Grace

Community Church. It is free and those who come receive an oil change, basic

service, diagnostic check and when possible, minor repairs.

There are skilled mechanics available. Refreshments are also served while you

wait. It is always a busy time and sometimes there are so many women, some have

to be turned away. It is important to register ahead of time. Preference will be

given to those who have pre-registered. You do not have to be a member of

Grace Community Church.

Even if you pre-register, plan to get there early!

To register or for more information call Clare 480-545-7792 or Linda 480-759-

6072 between 9:00am-8:00pm.

Indigenous Languages & Education Conference Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, June 2-4, 2013

Northern Arizona University's College of Education invites you to the 20th

annual Stabilizing Indigenous

Languages Symposium and the 4th

American Indian / Indigenous Teacher Education Conference on June 2-4,

2013 at its High Country Conference Center. This combined conference is for community, preschool, K-12,

college, and university educators and language activists through panels, workshops, and papers to share ideas

for improving the lives and education of Indigenous children. Drs. Joseph Martin and W. Sakiestewa Gilbert,

who have been long involved in working to improve Indian education, are co-chairing the conference. Northern

Arizona University's College of Education has worked with Indian Nations to improve the education of

American Indian students for decades. Northern Arizona University has hosted a variety of American Indian

teacher and administrative preparation programs, including the well received Learn In Beauty program, and

published a number of monographs, including Honoring Our Heritage: Culturally Appropriate Approaches for

Teaching Indigenous Students.

Goals of the Conference

To bring together community and language activists, educators, school administrators, school board

members, tribal officials, and parents to share ideas and experiences on how to improve education and

language revitalization programs for Indigenous communities.

To provide a forum for exchange of scholarly research on Indigenous language revitalization and

teaching Indigenous children.

To disseminate through a monograph and web site recent research and thinking on Indigenous education

and language revitalization best practices.

For more information contact Joseph Martin, Conference Co-Chair or Jon Reyhner, Conference Coordinator

Keynote Speakers

Researching Indigenous Language Revitalization, Mary Hermes

Dr. Mary Hermes has been involved with language and culture based curriculum for the past 15 years. An

Associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, she teaches in

the Second Languages & Cultures and Culture & Teaching programs. She is Principle Investigator on the

"Ojibwe Movies" grant project and the National Science Foundation's Endangered Language Project,

"Documenting Ojibwe Conversation." In her spare time she directs the non-profit Grassroots Indigenous

Multimedia, which provides pedagogy and technology for revitalization. She lives in Hayward, Wisconsin and

the Twin Cities with her Naabem and two children. She was one of several co-founders of the Waadokodaading

Ojibwe immersion school in Hayward, Wisconsin and is a second language learner and speaker speaker of

Ojibwemowin.

Preparing Culturally Sensitive and Knowledgeable Teachers for Indigenous Language Immersion and

Other Schools, Keiki Kawai'ae'a

Dr. Keiki Kawai'ae'a resides in Keaukaha on Hawai'i island. She currently serves as the Director of Ka Haka

'Ula o Ke elikolani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawai'i Hilo campus. Keiki is one of

the pioneering families of the Hawaiian immersion education movement and mauli ola education P-20. Her

professional experience includes the K-12 classroom, curriculum and program development, teacher

preparation and professional development. Keiki has been instrumental in the development of the Na Honua

Mauli Ola Hawaiian guidelines and cultural pathways and the Moenaha culture-based curriculum design and

instructional method. She has been an invited speaker at national and international gatherings addressing

Indigenous education, language and culture revitalization and native teacher education. Keiki has received

several honors for her work in Hawaiian education including the National Indian Education Association

Educator of the Year, the Chancellor's Award for Excellence and Innovation and the Ipu Ka'eo Native

Hawaiian Education Award. She is a published author on Hawaiian education, language revitalization and has

written numerous children's books and songs.

What Are the Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Tribal School, Rick St. Germaine

Dr. Rick St. Germaine, a life time NIEA member, was awarded the NIEA's National Indian Educator of the

Year award at the 2012 Oklahoma City conference. He is known for his ground-paving work in American

Indian charter school development, school improvement, youth leadership professional development, and

classroom behavior management training. With 43 years of service in Indian education and over twelve years

of experience in elected tribal government leadership, Dr. St. Germaine recently retired from the University of

Wisconsin -- Eau Claire after 23 years as professor of education and professor of history. He also serves as

member of the school board of the STAR School, a Navajo charter school located near Flagstaff, Arizona. Dr.

St Germaine received his PhD from Arizona State University.

Check out http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~jar/AIE/conf.html for more information

Maricopa County Fair April 10 - April 14

The anticipation is over! The Maricopa County Fair is finally here on the fairgrounds to bring

you entertainment with an emphasis on education and fun, with a focus on agriculture. Come

check out the farm equipment, Five C's, farm tours and livestock exhibits. The County fair

provides four stages of local entertainment in addition to grandstand events.

http://www.arizonaexposition.com/

Raising Special Kids

http://www.raisingspecialkids.org/

Free Webinar on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students with Autism

More Than Meets the Eye: An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

With Dr. Christen Szymanski

Thursday, April 18, 2013

12 noon to 1 pm Arizona time

Free Workshop in Tucson - Positive Behavior Support Strategies, Plans, and Life Skills

Thursday, April 18th,

6:00 - 8:00 pm

The Children's Clinic, Florence Manning Room, 2600 N. Wyatt Dr., Tucson 85712,

Limited seating.

Registration required: contact Pilot Parents at 520-324-3150 or email joann@pilotparents.org

8th Annual RAD Sock Hop - FREE

Friday, April 19, 2013

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ

Individuals with disabilities ages 16 and older are invited to attend this free event.

Sponsored by Recreation and Athletics for the Disabled and the City of Chandler Therapeutic Recreation

Program.

Attendees are encouraged to wear 1950's style attire. Live D.J., Root beer floats, Memento photos, Special

Surprise Guest, Unlimited fun!

For more information about this event, contact Cathy Yamashiro at 480-440-1913

More than Shared Classrooms - A One Day Conference for Parents & Educators

Sponsored by Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona, presentation by Michael Remus

Saturday, April 20, 2013

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Break for lunch (not provided)

Location: Mesa Student Services Building, 1025 N. Country Club, Mesa, AZ

No respite provided. Space is limited.

Register at gina@sharingds.org by Friday April 12, 2013.

Free Workshop in Tucson - Introduction to Guardianship & Special Needs Trusts

Thursday, April 25, 2013

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Florence Manning Room, Children's Clinic, 2600 N. Wyatt Drive, Tucson, AZ

Registration Required - Call Pilot Parents 520-324-3150 or email joann@pilotparents.org with "special needs"

as subject line.

Bridgeway/DEC Health & Wellness Fair

Saturday, April 26-27, 2013

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

DEC Campus, 5025 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (map)

Bridgeway Health Solutions Presents the 4th Annual Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) Health &

Wellness Fair. http://www.abil.org/wellness20132. or call David Carey at 602-443-0723.

Self Advocacy Conference 2013

"Find Your Independence"

Saturday, May 4, 2013

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Disability Empowerment Center of Arizona Campus, 5025 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Free for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 15 to 30, and their families and/or caregivers. It will

provide advocacy tips and resources regarding healthcare, employment, education and social activities.

For questions regarding vendor opportunities, please contact David Carey at (602) 443-0723 or

davidc@abil.org.

IEP Workshop in Tucson

Participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process

Thursday, April 4, 2013

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Howell Elementary School Library, 401 N. Irving Avenue (5th St. just east of Alvernon)

Arizona Department of Education/Parent Information Network

Provides information about best practices for creating a student's IEP.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 3rd at 10:00 PM to EPPTusd@gmail.com.

Questions only call 520-907-8222.

6th Annual 4cABA Conference

April 6-7, 2013

High Country Conference Center, Drury Inn and Suites, Flagstaff, AZ

SibShop - For Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Disabilities

For ages 7 to 14

April 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Hosted by Pilot Parent's of Southern Arizona

Children's Clinic, 2600 N. Wyatt Dr., Tucson

Call Joann to register 324-3153.

Disability Policy Seminar 2013

April 15 - 17, 2013

In Washington, D.C. Register online at http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2173

Teleconference - Extracurricular Athletic Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Understanding

the Issues

April 16, 2013

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Arizona Time.

The presentation will have a written transcript as well as a digital recording

UCP Annual Conference April 25 to 27

In San Diego, CA

Learn more about the conference and how to register.

Art Jam Social

Saturday, April 27TH

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

SEEDs for Autism, 1345 W. McKinley Road Phoenix. 85007

Encouraging families and educators touched by someone on the autism spectrum to join the fun.

$5.00 per person, $10.00 per family suggested entrance donation.

For more information visit them on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SEEDSforAutism

Seminar on Autism and Bullying

Friday, April 26 - Saturday, April 27, 2013

Scottsdale Public Library Civic Center Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Register online at www.rsvp.com/sarrcbullyautismconf

Emergency Preparedness Class for People with Disabilities

Tuesday May 21, 2013

Make an Emergency Preparedness Plan - 10:00 am - 12 noon

Build an Emergency Preparedness Kit - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Disability Empowerment Center of Arizona

Conference Room, 5025 E. Washington St, Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2825480087# or call Liticia Hawkins at 602-443-0715.

Scientific and Training Symposium

The 2013 US Public Health Service's Scientific and Training Symposium

Renaissance Hotel in Glendale, Arizona

May 21 to 23, 2013. Register.

Evidence-based Practice in Disability Disciplines Conference To supply professionals with resources to effectively implement evidence-based practices.

8:00 am on June 10th

- 4:30 pm on June 11th

, 2013

High Country Conference Center, 201 West Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

928-523-9521

For information and to register visit http://nau.edu/SBS/IHD/Research/EBP-Conference/

First Things First Early Childhood Summit Pre-Summit: August 25, 2013

Summit: August 26 and 27, 2013

Venue: Phoenix Convention Center

For more information, visit azftfsummit.com

Fighting Hunger Together: The Arizona Food Bank Network Conference

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Registration Opens at 7:30 a.m.)

Where: St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (84th St. north of Shea Blvd, west of the 101 Freeway in

Scottsdale)

Continental Breakfast & Lunch Provided - No Registration Fee

RSVP to Brian Simpson at 602-528-3434 or brian@azfoodbanks.org.

Space is limited, so please RSVP today.

This information-packed conference is a must attend for food banks and emergency food providers, anti-hunger

advocates and organizations, the faith community, and many others.

Highlights include a screening of the documentary ‘A Place at the Table,’ keynote by Yuma Community Food

Bank CEO Mike Ivers, and informative workshops on a variety of topics.

Get the latest information; be motivated and inspired by the efforts to serve Arizonans struggling with hunger

and poverty, and network with your peers.