Education Enhancements

Education Program Enhancements provide resources for special studies, projects, new activities, and other costs associated with enhancing the basic educational programs provided to students. These funds allow BIE to provide specialized assistance to schools struggling to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) that is targeted to address the schools’ unique needs and specific gaps in achievement. Typically, assistance involves implementation of specialized programs in reading and math, and staff development for principals, teachers and support staff.

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments on reservations with Bureau-funded schools may apply to administer the program.

Children between the ages of 5 and 21 who are members of or are at least a one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indians because of their status as Indians.

The Tribe should contact the Education Line Officer.

Schools submit an application and sign assurances that they will implement the components of instructional model that includes use of scientifically based research programs in reading and/or math, use of a reading and/or math instructional coach(es), a scheduled block of instructional time in reading and/or math, a multi-tiered instructional delivery, use of specified formative assessments to determine effectiveness of instruction, and participation in professional development for principals, instructional coaches and teachers.

Applications by Tribal governments to administer the program will be processed within 90 days.