Albuquerque Public Schools
Indian Education
Providing special programs to students and families of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
Indian Education Quick Links
Who We Are
The Indian Education Department provides special programs to students and families who have submitted a Form 506 and Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) to the department.
There are several resource teachers available at various elementary, middle, and high school to provide academic and cultural enrichment to Native American students.
The Indian Education Department (IED) was established as part of the Albuquerque Public School district in 1974, with the primary purpose for advocacy and representation for the 115 different American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes enrolled in the school district. There are approximately 5,650 or 5.1% AI/AN students currently enrolled in APS.
Storyteller Newsletters
Storyteller is the Indian Education Newsletter featuring specific lessons related to Native American culture from teachers. Find information about events related to Indian Education. Download the Storyteller Newsletter.
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Forms Needed to Receive Services
There are two documents needed for students to receive services from the Indian Education Department.
Bring these two documents to the APS City Center building 6400 Uptown Blvd NE Ste. 460W
- Title VI ED 506 Eligibility Certification Form (PDF): Print this form and complete.
- Letter explaining purposes of 506 (PDF)
- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) Letter (PDF): School Year 2020-2021. Contact your Tribal Census Department in order to get a copy of your child's CIB.
Documents and Reports
Release of Student Information
These forms give APS permission to release student information to the student's pueblo educational departments in order to provide support for the student's achievement and success:
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