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Native Education Program

Federal Way Public Schools Native Education Program will be hosting their yearly public hearing to review the Title VI Grant on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30 – 7:30 PM. We believe that our families, community, and scholars, are critical partners in implementing an effective Native Education Program.  This meeting will focus on Native Education and will center family and scholar voices.

This event will be held in person at the ESC Building, 33330 8th AVE S, Federal Way, WA 98003.  Bring the whole family! We will be providing dinner and a cultural activity.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Rambayon at arambayo@fwps.org or 253-797-0843.

The Title VI Native Education Program provides:

  • Scholar support in qualifying for specialized academic services
  • Non-academic support to Native scholars, and their families
  • Access to various district/program engagement opportunities
  • Professional development for Federal Way Public Schools staff
  • Access to tribal health and behavioral mental health services
  • Access to various district and program engagement opportunities
  • Post-secondary and career guidance specific to AI/AN options
  • Culturally-responsive leadership development
  • Support in the integration and ongoing development of the Washington State Since Time Immemorial Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum
  • Advocates for Native scholars and their families
  • Liaison support between scholars, families, school staff and community agencies
  • Information and advisement about tribal affiliation and enrollment processes to American Indian/ Alaska Native students

Who is Eligible for Services?

To be eligible for program services, a signed Title VI 506 form must be on file in the district office.  You may complete this form during Online Registration. Please do not leave the tribal affiliation space blank on the form. Click here to access a downloaded copy of the Title VI 506 form.

Contacts

Amanda Rambayon
Native American Education Coordinator
253-945-4583
arambayo@fwps.org

Sophie Afework
Outreach Liaison for Attendance, McKinney Vento, & Native Education
253-945-2165
safework@fwps.org

scholars in our Native Education Program participating in the NAYLA event at the Puyallup Tribal Youth Center
TJHS Native Coalition Club scholars working in the garden
NAYLA Youth Conference at Black Diamond Camp
NAYLA event at the Puyallup Tribal Youth Center
5) TBHS Smoked Salmon Native Society club learning how to make fry bread
FWPS 4th & 5th grade scholars at Native Teachings Day at the Puyallup Tribal Youth Center
Drumming at a Native Family Gathering
FWPS Native Education Graduation Celebration honoring our 5th, 8th and 12th grade graduates
FWPS Native Education Graduation Celebration honoring our 5th, 8th and 12th grade graduates
Picture of our scholars at the Truman Family Night

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