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Tribal Early Literacy

Tribal Early Literacy Grant 

The Tribal Early Literacy Grant is part of the broader Early Literacy Success Initiative established under House Bill 3198. This grant provides $222,222.22 to each of the nine Federally recognized Tribes of Oregon, totaling $2 million. 

While the primary focus is on K-3 education, there's flexibility to extend support to students in grades 4 and 5, allowing Tribes to address the specific needs of their youth. 

Purpose

This grant supports culturally relevant literacy programs that:

  • Promote foundational literacy skills
  • Preserve and revitalize tribal languages
  • Strengthen family and community engaement in early literacy
The work honors Tribal sovereignty, with each Tribe leading and shaping their literacy initiatives to align with their cultural values and educational priorities. 

Note: This Webpage is a work in progress and will be updated regularly as the work evolves.

Contact the Office of Indian Education

April Campbell, Assistant Superintendent: April.Campbell@ode.oregon.gov

Renee Roman Nose, Native American Student Success Coordinator: Renee.RomanNose@ode.oregon.gov

Brent Spencer, Indian Education Coordinator: Brent.Spencer@ode.oregon.gov

Brandon Culbertson, Senior Early Literacy Advisor: Brandon.Culbertson@ode.oregon.gov

Stacy Parrish, Indian Education Specialist: Stacy.Parrish@ode.oregon.gov

Nicole Barney, Early Literacy Education Specialist: Nicole.Barney@ode.oregon.gov

Raina Reece, Executive Support Specialist: Raina.Reece@ode.oregon.gov

Stephanie Gluck, Research & Data Analyst: Stephanie.gluck@ode.oregon.gov