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

Cultural Beading Classes - June 10, 11, 17, & 18th

Our amazing Native American Parent Committee is hosting this class. Check out the flyer for more details and how to RSVP!

Back To School Supply Pick Up Event - July 29th

Stop by and pick up some school supplies and meet some of our amazing liaisons. Please see the flyer above for more details on the event. Hope to see you there!

First Day of School - July 31st

We hope that you are enjoying your summer! Reminder that the first day of school is Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Join us for upcoming Cultural Beading Classes! Click here to RSVP! 

Cultural Beading Class

Flyer for Back To School Supply Pick Up

Back to School Supply Pick Up!