Phone: (480) 472 - 0580

Email: naep@mpsaz.org

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

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.

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

• Title VI Form (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

In order to be eligible for assistance, students are required to have a Title VI Form and a Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Form on file. Please allow 2-3 business days for an email response from the NAEP Budget Tech.