Indian Education Department

BPS Indian Education Department

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Who We Are

BPS Indian Education engages and supports the students, families, communities of — the Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations represented within — Bernalillo Public Schools. On behalf of Native American students, we advocate for educational experiences that acknowledge, honor and uplift their unique values (community, cultural, linguistic).

Native American Educator and Parent Advisory Committee (NAEPAC)

NAEPAC

Workshop 6/17

Tribal Education Directors

More information coming soon!

BPS Indian Education Announcements

Community Meeting Flyer

BPS Sponsored Events

Monthly Calendar

Upcoming Events

June 2025

Events

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
NAEPAC Workshop. Please see flyer!

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Native Community Meeting. Please see flyer!

Monday, May 5, 2025

Title Programs Public Forum Meeting

BPS and Indian Education will be providing information about our Federal Title Programs. All BPS Families, Parents, and Students are invited to attend. Food will be served. Held at BPS Board Room, 5:30-7:30pm.

Tuesday, May 7, 2025

Monthly Tribal Education Director Meeting

Monthly Tribal Education Director Meeting provides space for Pueblos and Indian Education Department to engage and share information. Held at BPS Board Room, 1-3pm

May 12, 2025

Monthly NAEPAC Meeting

Native American Educator and Parent Advisory Committee Meeting provides space for educators, parents, and students to share dialogue about education in BPS. Held at WD Carroll Elementary from 5:30-7pm. Parents and Families of students attending BPS are welcome to attend, as well as teachers in BPS, Community partners, and of course, BPS Students!!!!

IED List-Serve Form

Tribal Data Intake Form

Contact Us

Francis Vigil

Director, Indian Education

fvigil@bernalillops.org

Contact me for:

  • BPS Native American student needs assessment & systemic framework

  • Native American Educator & Parent Committee (NAEPAC)

  • Culturally and linguistically responsive resources

  • Indigenous curriculum, research, evaluation methods for tribal students

  • Technical assistance for Keres language programs

  • Engagement with Tribal officials

  • Tribal leadership summits

  • Tribal education meetings

  • School-district tribal consultations

  • Federal & state grants: applications, reporting

  • Federal Indian Policies & Procedures (IPPs)

  • New Mexico Indian Education Act

Sandy Darnell

Specialist, Indian Education

sdarnell@bernalillops.org

Contact me for:

  • Department events

  • Department webpage updates

  • Department newsletter updates