Programs | Education Services

“ Success Through Education! ”

The UAIC Education Department’s major focus is on student success. We pride ourselves in our commitment and ability to offer our tribal members many educational programs, activities and services. Making things happen educationally for our tribal members and tribal children is our No. 1 priority. In May of 2008, the UAIC Tribal School received its accreditation in its first year eligibility. Operating since 2005, the UAIC School has a hands-on learning philosophy that helps teach children in grades K-12 key aspects of Indian culture and foster critical thinking to prepare tribal members to face future challenges. The school houses one of California’s most extensive collections of Native American Literature, which is available to all children at the school and other tribal members. The school also offers Occupational Therapy, private instruction, homework clubs and several career and personal development opportunities and services.

The following are some of the services offered:

• The Occupational Therapy (OT) services are designed to provide children opportunities for sensory motor development. OT provides services especially to children who are having difficulty mastering developmental tasks related to gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and learning and attention difficulties.
  
• At the Homework Club students receive assistance on homework and work individually on skills they are having difficulty mastering. Students also have opportunities to play in the Occupational Therapy Gym, create artwork, use educational computer software, and play games.
  
• Private Teaching is provided to students on an as needed basis. Students meet with an assigned teacher weekly to develop skills and complete school assignments.
  
• The GED Program is designed for students who have attempted, but have not completed high school or for those that have dropped out. The GED Program is self-paced and uses technology, texts, exercise materials and one-on-one teacher assistance to help students pass the GED.
  
• Academic/Career Counseling and assistance with selecting a university, college, or vocational program are services that are provided to young adult and adult Tribal Members.
  
• Assistance with the selection of private lessons or adult classes in foreign languages, music and art is available.
  
• Personal Development Workshops, which provide career/job selection strategies, interviewing techniques and basic computer skills, are also available.
  
• Educational Outreach services available to Tribal Members include campus tours and orientation, career fairs, and educational conferences.