The Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) program provides academic and cultural supports to meet the specialized and unique educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students enrolled in public schools and select tribal schools. The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), within the Department of the Interior, contracts with Tribes, tribal…

This volume contains advocacy briefing papers presented at the 15th Annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Legislative Summit held February 15-15, 2012 in Washington, DC. The following papers are included: (1) Become a Powerful Advocate; (2) NIEA Legislative Priority for 2012: Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education…

Written for all American Indians and Alaska Natives, this guide is designed to provide information relative to the Native American's rights to food programs in Federal schools and in public schools subsidized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Aimed at stimulating Native Americans to assume a more active role in the development and assessment…

During fiscal year 1977, the Montana Office of Public Instruction was involved in the administration of Johnson-O'Malley Act (JOM) funding for schools on the (Row, Fort Peck, Fort Belknap, and Rocky Boy's Indian reservations. Following the trend of Montana Indian tribes, the Blackfeet and Flathead tribes became directly involved in contracts with…

A report by the Department of the Interior on the misuse of Johnson-O'Malley funds in Oklahoma is reprinted in its entirety. The questionable costs total over $400 thousand, and the report recommends that the Bureau of Indian Affairs seek compensation and adjustment for the misspent funds. (KM)

Educational status of Indian students was found to be inferior to status of non-Indian students when measured by enrollment, attendance, dropout rate, and nonenrollment. The study found that Indian student enrollment had increased 2.3% from 1983 to 1984; average daily attendance was 4% less than for non-Indian students; dropout rates for Indian…

Informal survey described educational status of federally-recognized Indian students enrolled in and eligible for enrollment in Bureau of Indian Affairs and public schools receiving support via the Johnson-O'Malley Act. High dropout rates, low average daily attendance, and high rates of nonenrollment were found. (LFL)

During fiscal year 1978, the Montana Office of Public Instruction administered Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) Act funds totaling $684,200 for projects affecting 4,501 eligible students on the Crow, Fort Peck, Fort Belknap, and Rocky Boy's Indian Reservations. Funds were awarded on a per capita basis to provide supplemental educational programs for Indian…

Although provisions in countless treaties have mandated Indian educational services, federal and state governments were for many years unenthusiastic about accepting the responsibility for educating the Indian people. Inadequately funded educational services provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs did little to reflect the realities and needs of…

The article discusses the important events, influences, and people in Indian education in the late nineteenth century, early twentieth century, the New Deal era, the Termination period, and the 1960s. It highlights federal involvement and pertinent legislation from 1869-1966. (SB)

The Arizona Division of Indian Education, Department of Education, was established in 1939. It is responsible for providing administrative services and capital assistance to State public school districts, Indian tribes, and tribal education committees under Title IV and Johnson-O'Malley Act (JOM). The funds, distributed by district needs for basic…

The annual report presents activities for the 1976-77 school year, the thirtieth year that the Johnson O'Malley Act (JOM) has provided impetus for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) as a subcontractor to provide supplementary services necessary to carry out educational programs afforded Indian children in public schools. Part I…

Forty-four representatives of American Indian tribes and the state of Arizona participated in the 2-day conference on reservation school districts. Terrance Leonard explained the legislative history and workings of Johnson-O'Malley funding, described supplementary Johnson-O'Malley programs, and commented on the Indian Education Act. Dr. Kenneth…

A narrative summary of program accomplishments, tabular data, and program guidelines comprise the annual report of the Johnson-O'Malley Indian Education Program (JOM) in eastern Oklahoma, which provides academic programs and educational support monies for eligible Indian students. Expenditures under the 1979-80 contract, totalling $2,944,733.05…