Native American Education Program

Program Specialist: Yvonne Dinehdeal

Welcome Students and Families!

NAEP

Native American Education Program Office Contact:

Phone: (480) 472 - 0580

Email: naep@mpsaz.org

Address: 1025 N. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ, 85201

Instagram: mpsnaep_mesa

Facebook: MPS_NAEP

Our Vision & Mission

Our vision is to empower Native American students through culturally responsive learning and education where students thrive academically, embrace their cultural history, and become leaders within their communities while achieving academic excellence. Our department will serve as a vital resource for the MPS and Native American community that is culturally inclusive, supportive, and engaging.

Our mission is to provide a supportive and culturally enriched educational experience for the Native American students of Mesa Public Schools. We are committed to building strong relationships with our Native American families, Tribal communities, and community partners. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful learning environment that promotes Native American traditions, cultural values, and identity, while achieving academic success.

How to Sign Up Your Student For NAEP Services:

To begin receiving services, please fill out and complete the following forms and turn in all required documents to the NAEP Program:

  • Title VI (one per student)

  • Johnson-O'Malley Form (one per family)

  • Attach/include a copy of one of the following (each student):

    • Certificate of Indian Blood

    • Tribal ID

    • Letter from Tribe, Nation, Band or Community stating enrollment or descendances

**If student does NOT have their own CIB, Tribal ID, or Letter of Proof, then please submit yours (parent, guardian, and/or grandparent) as a placeholder.**

You can drop-off these documents at the NAEP office or email these documents to naep@mpsaz.org

Upcoming Events

Congratulations to all our upcoming Native American 2025 Graduates!

Click the arrow below to see how you can honor your culture during this significant milestone

Come join for our next Native American Parent Committee meeting!

May NAPC Flier

Summer opportunity for our Current 7th & 8th graders

STEAM 2025 registration

4th Quarter Newsletter is here!

4th Quarter Newsletter