An Assessment of Needs Related to the Education of Indian Children in the State of Washington (original) (raw)

The assessment of educational needs attempts to: (1) identify problems and needs related to the education of American Indians; (2) establish priorities for meeting these needs and solving problems; (3) provide program descriptions to assist individuals and organizations to plan and implement programs to meet priorities; and (4) identify potential financial sponsors for the implementation cf the programs. Informants associated with a variety of groups are interviewed tc obtain pertinent data. The sample includes parents, students, educators, administrators, community organizations, service agencies, Johnson O'Malley boards, tribal_councils, Bureau cf Indian Affairs representatives, and teacher aides. Identified problems pertain to education, health, community relations, employment, znd leadership. The programs described are intended as guides for the development and implementation of an early childhood education program. Problems, educational needs, and programs-are listed respectively. Other problems such as distance from school andtransportation difficulties are factors restricting students from participation in after school activities. Recommendations follow.