Tools to Help Your Child Succeed

For Families



In This Section Section Home Staff Directory Events MPS Welcome Back Powwow Newsletters Sign up here to get our emails! For Families Advocacy for Families For Schools American Indian Achievement Celebration American Indian Awareness & Family Involvement Week, Formerly NAFID College Readiness American Indian Parent Advisory Title VI Committee Title VI Parent Committee Youth Council Memorandum of Agreement Curriculum Resource Library for Staff	Tools to Help Your Child Succeed Home > For Families Tools to Help Your Child Succeed American Indain families have not had many reasons in the past to completely trust the educational system. One of the most significant events historically for American Indian people was the boarding school era. During this time period, families were forcefully separated, which did not allow opportunity for cultural survival. This has had a devastating effect on American Indian people. Today, American Indian 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. American Indian students face many challenges as they travel through their educational journey. Each student needs to feel included and supported by thier families, teachers, administration and community. It is a 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 and/or guardian. The future generations and our community are counting on you! Indian Education is here to support your child's educational experience. Please contact C hristine Wilson, Family & Community Engagement Specialist at 612.668.0108. Historical Trauma Effects on Student Learning -- American Indian people in America have experience a collective legacy of historical tragedies. Historical trauma is real and affects American Indian student learning in Minneapolis.		Special Education Resources American Indian 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 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)