WESD Title VI Consortium

Upcoming Events

What is Title VI?

The Title VI Indian Education Program is a federally funded program that provides students of documented American Indian / Alaska Native ancestry with supplementary culturally appropriate educational opportunities.

How does your student(s) qualify for Title VI?

Is your student(s) American Indian / Alaska Native? An enrolled or descendant of a State or Federally recognized tribe? If you answered "YES", your student(s) qualify for our Title VI Program.

How to enroll your student?

1. Download the ED506 Form

ED506 Form

2. Please fill out the out form completely.

3. For verification, include your member ID number and/or a copy of tribal identification or proof of descendancy.

4. Return your completed ED506 form to your student's school main office

*Please be sure to check only ONE (1) verification box, if more than one box is check, it will void your ED506 form.

*If you have more than one student eligible, you must fill out a separate ED506 form for each child.

TRIBAL DIRECTORY

If you require assistance in gathering documentation or have questions, please reach out to a member of the WESD Title VI Team or your district Title VI contact.

Current districts involved with Willamette ESD Title VI Consortium:

Title VI Information

Title VI Services

The objectives for our Title VI Consortium are improving the sense of belonging, foster positive self-identity among AI/AN students through youth development and cultural connection, improving academic outcomes, and improving graduation rates for our AI/AN students.

Our focus for the 2024-2025 School year will be on providing:

Cultural Enrichment Activities
Family Nights
College and Career preparation opportunities
Academic supports
Family Representation at school meetings
Parent Involvement

District Support

Professional Development around TH/SH
Co-teach and coach teachers with Native Lessons
Co-facilitate professional development for teachers and districts
District and classroom visits

Indian Parent Committee (IPC)

What is the Indian Parent Committee (IPC)?

WESD Indian Parent Committee (IPC) is the family group that leads and guides the Native Education Project. The IPC sets the priorities, goals, and activities of the program; they also sign off on the yearly Title VI grant application.

How do you join?

The IPC is always welcoming new members! For more information, meeting agendas, and how to join, visit our information section below! Any family member of enrolled students can join the IPC, you do not need to be an enrolled tribal member or identify as AI/AN yourself.

IPC Committee Information

Committee Members

Bylaws

Minutes

Meeting Dates

25-26 School Year Meeting Dates:

Date: 9/16/25

Time: 6:00pm-7:30PM
Location: Zoom (for Zoom link, please email tiffany.keppinger@wesd.org

Future Meeting Dates:

10/21/25
11/18/25
12/16/25
1/20/26
2/17/26
3/17/26
4/21/26
5/19/26
6/16/25

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24-25 School Year Meeting Dates:

Date: 10/24/24

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm