Technical Assistance Resources
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Native American Heritage Month Celebration 2021 The celebration began with a virtual land acknowledgement; welcome by OIE Director, Julian Guerrero Jr.; and a beautiful song by Natiana King, a Navajo Preparatory scholar. Attendees were able to engage in vibrant discussion throughout the session using an online share board. Discussion topics ranged from high-quality education resources to favorite traditional recipes. The American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Oglala Lakota College, Navajo Preparatory School, and Tzicatl Community Development Corporation highlighted the accomplishments of their programs and students. The celebration closed with a communal sharing of words of gratitude.
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: September 2021
This NYCP Talking Stick focused on the preparations needed to establish good data sharing relationships and important reminders for the end of the grant year.
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: August 2021
This NYCP Talking Stick focused on data sharing agreements and preparations for the back to school season.
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: July 2021
This NYCP Talking Stick provided information on the needs assessment process including a step-by-step process and potential resources.
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: June 2021
This NYCP Talking Stick highlighted the 2019 National Indian Education Study and provided time for discussion on the various data points.
Demo Talking Stick: April 2021
This Demo Talking Stick focused on providing reminders and tips for APR reporting.
Demo Talking Stick: March 2021
This Demo Talking Stick reviewed information about budget revisions and grant requirements but focused primarily on breakout group discussions of programs for early childhood and elementary youth, programs for middle and high school youth, and ACE specific topics such as service selection methods, family feedback methods, and service options.
Demo Talking Stick – January 2021
Demo Talking Stick sessions are an opportunity for discussion between grantees and with OIE on important topics each month.
OIE Final Performance Reporting Webinar – December 2020
This webinar provided an overview of the final performance reporting process for OIE discretionary grantees.
Demo Talking Stick: December 2020
Demo Talking Stick sessions are an opportunity for discussion between grantees and with OIE on important topics each month.
Demo Talking Stick: November 2020
Demo Talking Stick sessions are an opportunity for discussion between grantees and with OIE on important topics each month.
NYCP Pre-Application Webinar #2 This webinar provides guidance to applicants for the FY2022 Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) Grant Competition. The information is the same as the information in Webinar #1. Click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation.
NYCP Pre-Application Webinar #1 This webinar provided guidance to applicants for the FY2022 Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) Grant Competition. Click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation.
NYCP Talking Circle – February 2022 This NYCP Talking Circle focused on data collection and developing a strong Explanation of Progress for APR. Participants also discussed and shared SEL strategies in programs.
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: November 2021 This NYCP Talking Circle provided important reminders and directions for the budget revision and then grantees engaged in discussion around what makes a high quality education, how to incorporate college and career readiness in programs, and what it means to be an evidence-based strategy or program.
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: May 2021
NYCP Demo Talking Stick: February 2021
NYCP Beginning of Grant Year Meeting – October 2020
ACE Talking Circle – January 2022 This ACE Talking Circle focused on grantees sharing how they collect data for their GPRA measures as well as best practices for providing activities that integrate their native culture and language.
ACE Demo Talking Stick: October 2021 This ACE Talking Circle focused on important budget revision and annual performance report update directions and deadlines, as well as final reminders about overdue items. There was also a considerable amount of time for grantees to share about their programs, ask questions, and network with peers.
ACE Demo Talking Stick: September 2021
This ACE Talking Stick provided important reminders regarding budgets and implementation deliverables, as well as providing time for discussion and reflection on Year 1 of the grant.
ACE Demo Talking Stick: August 2021
This ACE Talking Stick included sharing from the NIEA ACE program, discussion around common implementation challenges, and important reminders regarding budgets and implementation deliverables.
ACE Demo Talking Stick: July 2021
This ACE Talking Stick included discussion on provided services, service providers, implementation requirements, and budget reminders.
ACE Demo Talking Stick: June 2021
This ACE Talking Stick broke down each of the four implementation requirements and provided budget reminders.
ACE Demo Talking Stick: May 2021
ACE Demo Talking Stick: February 2021
ACE Personnel and Services Webinar – January 2021
This webinar delved into requirements, guidance, and considerations for ACE programs planning to hire staff vs contract with organizations and individuals. It also included information on allowable program activities and items that are required prior to the implementation period.
ACE Contracts Webinar – November 2020
This webinar provided an overview of the contract/written agreement requirements for ACE grantees and a walkthrough of the Optional Contract Tool.
ACE Budget Revision Workshop – October 2020
This webinar provided an overview of the budget revision process and a walk through of the Optional Budget Revision Tool.
ACE Program Orientation – October 2020
This webinar provided an overview of the Demo-ACE grant program and requirements for new ACE grantees.
Distance Learning Session 11: Student Engagement – May 2021
Distance Learning Session 10: Games and More! – May 2021
Distance Learning Session 9: Virtual Field Trips – April 2021
Distance Learning Session 8: Small Group Engagement – April 2021
Distance Learning Session 7: Virtual Assessment – March 2021
Distance Learning Session 6: Audio and Video Recording – March 2021
Distance Learning Session 5: Collaborating Online – February 2021
Distance Learning Session 4: Engaging Students Offline – February 2021
Distance Learning Session 3: Communicating With Students and Families – January 2021
Distance Learning Session 2: Surveys and Forms – January 2021
Distance Learning Session 1: Platforms – December 2020
Day 3: Data-Driven Decision Making – June 2021
The third session introduced the concept of data-driven decision making, how to integrate this into program planning and implementation, and how it works with logic models and evaluation.
Day 2: Logic Models – June 2021
Day 1: Logic Models – June 2021
An introduction to research on trauma as it relates to AI/AN people and tribal communities, including trauma types, brain science, developmental and behavioral effects, and the interconnected nature of historical and current traumas. Also includes practice scenarios and significant attention to resilience strategies. This is Part 1 of a two part series.
Trauma and Resilience in Tribal Communities: Part 2
An introduction to research on trauma as it relates to AI/AN people and tribal communities, including trauma types, brain science, developmental and behavioral effects, and the interconnected nature of historical and current traumas. Also includes practice scenarios and significant attention to resilience strategies. This is Part 2 of a two part series.
FY 20 ACE Grant Competition Information
- Demonstration Grants for Indian Children – ACE 2020 Pre-Application Webinar: Slide Deck
- Program Regulations: https://ecfr.federalregister.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-II/part-263/subpart-B
- NIA: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-15542