Welcome to Wisconsin Rapids Public School District's Title VI Indian Education Program!
Aaniin / Aho / Bozho / Koolamalsi / Pōsōh / Shekóli
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What is Title VI Indian Education?
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Title VI is Indian Education. The mission of the Office of Indian Education is to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique culture, language, and educational needs of such students; and ensure that all students meet the challenging State academic standards.
This program aims to promote cultural awareness, provide support services to help students reach their maximum potential, and develop a positive academic, social, and cultural sense of self.
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Is my Student Eligible for Title VI Services?
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In order for your student to be eligible to receive support from the Title VI Indian Education Program, you will need to submit a Federal 506 form to WRPS. You can submit the form to your student's school or to the district office (Attention: Title VI Program) located at 510 Peach Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Re: Title VI Program.. Please read below to determine if your student qualifies for services.
Fill out the the 506 form here. Instructions to fill out the form can be found on page two of the 506 form document.
Parents/Guardians: Please return this completed form in order for the district to apply for a formula grant, under the Indian Education program. You are not required to complete or submit this form to the school. However, if you choose not to submit a form, the school cannot count your child for funding under the program. This form will become part of your child's school record and will not need to be completed every year. This form will be maintained at the school and information on the form will not be released without your written approval. Any child who meets the following definition may be counted for this purpose:
Definition: Indian means any individual who is (1) a member (as defined by the Indian tribe or band) of an Indian tribe or band, including those Indian tribes or bands terminated since 1940, and those recognized by the State in which the tribe or band reside; or (2) a descendant in the first or second degree (parent or grandparent) as described in (1); or (3) considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose; or (4) an Eskimo or Aleut or other Alaska Native; or (5) a member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect October 19, 1994.
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Act 31 requires the education of students on Wisconsin First Nations history, culture, and tribal sovereignty. The State budgetary funds appropriated to accomplish this are used to hire staff, develop curriculum, obtain/develop classroom resource materials, provide teacher training, and hold conferences and workshops to promote and support First Nations instruction in Wisconsin’s public schools.
To learn more about Act 31: American Indian Studies in Wisconsin, visit the DPI website.
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What Does Title VI Look Like at WRPS?
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WRPS Indian Education Program
The WRPS Indian Education Program is made up of motivated parents, educators, administrators, and community advocates who meet regularly to intentionally plan how to best support the Native American students attending the Wisconsin Rapids Public School District.
What are the Goals of the Program?
The program is committed to ensuring equity for all students through direct intervention, systemic change, and increased parent involvement. We do this by:
- Increasing the achievement level of Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Native American/Alaska Native students, Grades K-12.
- Bringing cultural awareness into the school, focusing on Native American heritage and culture.
- Offering support and training to teachers.
- Providing cultural enrichment activities.
- Promoting active parent participation through many opportunities, including our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), which oversees program activities.
- Building relationships with The Native American Community And Local Tribes including the Ho-Chunk Nation
Examples of Past Benefits of the Program
- School supplies for students
- Employing a Title VI Liaison to support secondary students during the school day.
- Training teachers to infuse multiple narratives from history into their teaching practices
- Sponsoring a District-wide 4th Grade Field Trip to HoChunk Nation
- Removing barriers by providing Technology Including Chromebooks, Ipads, graphing calculators
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| Paul Ninham began working with WRPS Physical Education in 2021. Through this partnership, Paul has taught our students Traditional Native Games and Culture. Students learn about the meaning and purpose behind the games and get to experience some fun new activities. These games are then integrated into the physical education program for students to continue enjoying for years to come. |
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| Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew is a member of the Menominee Nation and has been sharing his musical art and respectfully representing the Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 25 years. He visited both the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Lincoln High School to teach students about finding their voice through the Native American Flute. |
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| Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew is a member of the Menominee Nation and has been sharing his musical art and respectfully representing the Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 25 years. He visited both the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Lincoln High School to teach students about finding their voice through the Native American Flute. |
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| Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew is a member of the Menominee Nation and has been sharing his musical art and respectfully representing the Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 25 years. He visited both the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Lincoln High School to teach students about finding their voice through the Native American Flute. |
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| Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew is a member of the Menominee Nation and has been sharing his musical art and respectfully representing the Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 25 years. He visited both the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Lincoln High School to teach students about finding their voice through the Native American Flute. |
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| Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew is a member of the Menominee Nation and has been sharing his musical art and respectfully representing the Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 25 years. He visited both the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Lincoln High School to teach students about finding their voice through the Native American Flute. |
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| Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew is a member of the Menominee Nation and has been sharing his musical art and respectfully representing the Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 25 years. He visited both the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School and Lincoln High School to teach students about finding their voice through the Native American Flute. |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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| Each year, all WRPS fourth grade students spend time learning about various aspects of Native American culture. To help reinforce the lessons with the students, the Title VI Program sponsors a field trip to the Ho-Chunk Nation. This year, the students learned about Ho-Chunk sovereignty and removals, took a tour of the Ho-Chunk Nation Executive Building, toured the Andrew Blackhawk Pow Wow Grounds, and played a Kasu and Moccasin game. WRPS is extremely thankful for the ongoing partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. This is such a wonderful learning experience for our students! |
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Title VI Parent Advisory Committee Meetings & By-laws
By-Laws
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