Tools to Help Your Child Succeed

For Families



In This Section Section Home Staff Directory Nominate for Title VI MPS Welcome Back Powwow American Indian Family Involvement Week, Formerly NAFID For Families Newsletters Title VI Parent Committee Advocacy for Families For Schools Resource Library for Staff Curriculum Professional Development Event Calendar Newsletters Parent email sign-up College Readiness Title VI Memorandum of Agreement Youth Council Indigenous Languages	Tools to Help Your Child Succeed Home > For Families Tools to Help Your Child Succeed Native American families have not had many reasons in the past to completely trust the educational system. One of the most significant events historically for Native families was the boarding school era. During this time period, families were separated, which did not allow opportunity for cultural survival. This had a devastating effect on Native American people. Today, Native families are reclaiming the pieces of their culture and language through education. This is why it is imperative for parents and families to come together to be involved with their student’s education every single day. Native students face many challenges as they travel through their educational journey. Each student needs to feel supported in any way that they can. It is your responsibility to stay on top of their school work, important dates, enrichment opportunities, and other events. Ask questions, be persistent, and understand your power as a parent.The future generations are counting on you! Indian Education is here to support your child's educational experience. Please contact C hristine Wilson, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator at 612.668.0108. Historical Trauma Effects on Student Learning -- Native people in America have experience a collective legacy of historical tragedies. Historical trauma is real and affects Native student learning in Minneapolis.		Special Education Resources Native families can access resources for their child with an Individualized Education Plan with Indian Education. Please contact Alicia Garcia at 612.668.0167 for more information Click Here for the American Indian Family Special Education Handbook Parent Portal One tool to stay up to date with your students assignments, attendance and to communicate with your child's teachers is with Parent Portal. Access Parent Portal Here Further Resources for Parents Dream Big Minneapolis: Every Day in School Matters! Family Resource Center - provides school-based resources and social services for families and students at Minneapolis Public Schools Family Involvement Tip Sheet (pdf) Parent Teacher Conference Tip Sheet (pdf)