Transcript Youth Enrichment Services - Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Oneida Tribe of Indians of
Wisconsin
Youth
Enrichment
Services
Program
Oneida Nation
Vision Statement
• A Nation of strong
families built on
tsi? niyukwaliho’ t^’
and a strong
economy.
• Tsi? Niyukwaliho’ t^’
(gee knee you gwa lee ho
tunh)
= Our kinds of ways, our
ways
Oneida Nation
Mission Statement
To strengthen and protect our people,
reclaim our land and
enhance the environment
by exercising our sovereignty.
Oneida Core Values
• Kahletsyatlu’sla
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The heartfelt encouragement of the best
in each of us
• Kanolukhwa’sla
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Compassion, caring, identity, and joy of
being
• Ka?nikuhli:yo’
•
The openness of the good spirit and
mind
• Ka?tshatst^’sla
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The strength of belief and vision as a
People
• Kalihwi:yo’
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The use of the good words about
ourselves, our Nation and our future
• Yukwahwa:tsi’le
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Our Family and our Nation
• Yukwatsi’stay^
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Our fire, our spirit within each one of us
YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES
PROGRAM
YES
Mission Statement
We assist in the advancement
of educational, cultural, and
social development of American
Indian students in the Oneida
Community and surrounding
school districts.
YES GOALS
• Raise the grade point averages of
students
• Raise the number of graduates
• Lower the drop out rate
Grade Change Summary
2007-2008 Specialist Grade Change Report
Averages
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Increased
Lombardi
Seymour High
Maintained
Southwest
WDP Middle
Decreased
Seymour Middle
WDP High
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
48
26
26
Increased Maintained Decreased
Who can get help?
CRITERIA BASED ON JOHNSON O’MALLEY FUNDING
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American Indian youth who are K-12 students attending a
public school in the YES service area,
and
Are a quarter (¼) degree Indian blood
or
Enrolled members of a Federally Recognized Tribe
and
Has a signed parent permission slip included in a
completed YES Application
2008-2009 Student
Count
• Freedom
– School supplies and fees
• Green Bay
– Southwest quadrant
• Pulaski
– School supplies and fees
• Seymour
• West DePere
Total
65
272
45
273
234
889
Funding
• The YES Program is primarily funded through
revenues from the Oneida Gaming Operations and
partially funded by the Johnson O’Malley Program
• YES statistics assist in grant applications that provide
for special projects.
• Staff, parents and students raise funds for special
activities, incentives, supplies, camp fees, etc..
MAJOR COMPONENTS OF
YOUTH
ENRICHMENT
SERVICES
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PROGRAM
PROGRAM
YOUTH
ADVOCATE
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SPECIALIST
PROTECTING
PROTECTING
PROMOTING
CULTURAL AWARENESS
AND VALUES
ENHANCING
UTILIZING
CULTURAL TECHNIQUES TO
IMPROVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS
THE YES PROGRAM
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Inspires confidence in youth to reach their highest
potential
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Promotes Oneida cultural awareness and education
in public schools.
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Encourages Academic success
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Is a resource and referral clearinghouse
Y.E.S Program Provides;
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Remedial academic support
Leadership development opportunities
Training and Development for school officials and teachers
Parent participation opportunities
Career exploration
On^ yote a ka Youth Group
Pre-college information
Summer opportunity information
High school graduation banquet
Youth enrichment activities/field trips to encourage cultural identity
and college participation
Financial assistance for school fees
Financial assistance for school supplies
Activities Sponsored by YES Program
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Pre-College Information
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Networking (schools-familiescommunity)
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Summer Opportunity
Information
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Parent activities
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High School Graduation
Banquet
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Academic Assistance
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Career Exploration
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Academic Field Trips
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Leadership development
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Resource & Referral Services
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Cultural Activities
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Link families with community
services.
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Fundraising for extra curricular
activities, class fees, supplies
and academic field trips.
Advocates and Specialists
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Introduce, support and reinforce Oneida culture
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Are considered Indian Education Specialists in the public schools
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Improve all areas of growth and development through skill building activities
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Provide continuous service during the academic year
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Provide opportunities for homework help
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Provide resources for school staff
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Work with individuals and in small groups
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Provide before and after school enrichment activities
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Have access to school databases to track homework, attendance, etc. for eligible
youth
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Conduct annual F.I.N.D. Youth survey
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Youth
Advocates
Who are Youth Advocates?
Professional individuals hired by the Oneida Tribe to
ensure the civil rights of American Indian youth are not
being violated
• Advocates are required to have a
higher education degree. YES
Advocates hold Associates to
Masters Degrees.
• Advocates have at least 2 years
of experience working with youth
in an academic setting.
• Individuals with knowledge about
the Oneida people or a
background in American Indian
Studies are preferred.
What do Youth Advocates do?
Promote cultural awareness & education
Ensure all required credits for graduation are completed
• Cultural Development
• Social Development
• Monitor academic profiles
of youth
• Maintain tracking system
• Monitor student outcomes
• Monitor youth involvement
• Reward youth for
achievements
More Advocate Activities
Advocate for student civil rights
Promote personal growth
• Career exploration
• Provide academic
enrichment
opportunities like
college visits
• Mentor Youth
• Intervention and
referral source
And More Services Provided by Youth Advocates
• Network students &
families with community
support programs
• Initiate mediation
between school &
families
• Facilitate youth
prevention/intervention
groups with internal and
external service
agencies
Advocate prevention/intervention:
• Domestic Violence - Child, Dating, Parent & Elder
• Students harassing one another - physically, verbally, through
cyber messages, and negative text messages
• Technology abuse - computer (negative and degrading
my space
articles & poses), cell phone use
• ATODA - dealing, drunk students, huffing, overdose of prescription drugs,
sharing prescription drugs with others
• Suicide - attempts, threats
• Self mutilation - cutting, burning, self inflicted tatoos, scarring
More advocate Prevention/intervention
• Assault - physical, sexual, mental
• Fighting on buses, in school, on school property
• Weapons - ice picks, knives
• Bomb threats
• Sexual activity from necking to intercourse and pregnancy
• Eating disorders
• Homeless youth ● Incarcerated youth
• Suspension in and out of school
• Truancy-skipping
● Detention ● Expulsions
Advocates collaborate with:
• Oneida Cultural/Heritage
• Oneida Community Education Center
• Oneida Even Start Program
• Oneida Behavioral Health
• Tribal, School and County Social Service Agencies
• Oneida Indian Child Welfare Services
• Principals, Guidance Counselors, Police Liaison Officers
• School MIS department to monitor computer usage
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YESEnrichment
Enrichment
Specialist
Specialists
Who are YES Specialists?
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The YES Specialists
are required to have a
Bachelor Degree or
higher in Education or
closely related field.
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Specialists must have
a teaching license or
substitute teaching
license
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Specialists work with
grades 5-12 YES
eligible youth.
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A Specialist Aide has a high
school diploma and works
with grades K-5 Youth at
Seymour Rockledge.
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Half of the Aide
position is paid
by Seymour’s
Title VII (Indian
Education)
Program.
What Do Enrichment Specialists Do?
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UTILIZE ASSESSMENTS TO TARGET ACADEMIC
NEEDS.
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Conduct individual youth assessments by reviewing
report cards, MAP and WKCE scores.
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Provide individual skill development
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Proctor necessary assessments
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Re-teach lessons
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Meet with Teachers
More of what YES Specialists do
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Assist youth in asking teachers for help.
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Provide home work help
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Determining which work needs to be completed,
Supervising homework sessions,
Direct assistance depends on what
the Specialist knows,
Checking to see that homework is complete,
and
Signs off on the completed work (if the
teacher will accept a non-parent/guardian
signature).
How are Students Selected?
Complete application is on file, including parent
permission
Referrals from Parents, School Personnel,
and/or Youth Advocate
Students can sign up when needed
Note: Students cannot receive services
without a completed YES application.
Student Selection, etc…
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Arrangements made with teacher during class
time with parental approval
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Students will be accepted based
upon their commitment to
self-improvement.
PARENTS!
Y.E.S. IS
FOR YOU
TOO
How Are Parents Involved?
 Read progress reports.
 Encourage students to seek
Y.E.S. Staff for assistance.
 Ask questions.
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Assist with fund raising activities.
Complete surveys.
Attend parent committee meetings.
Volunteer to assist YES staff.
INCENTIVES
Incentives
• The YES Program recognizes the
importance of motivating students to
perform to the best of their abilities.
• An incentive program is designed to
motivate academic success & encourage
positive behaviors
Incentives are earned for:
• Perfect attendance
• Positive progress reports &
evaluations
• Improved test scores & GPA’s
Incentives may include:
• Gift cards
• Various coupons from local establishments
• Pens, pencils, etc.
• Participation in the award presentation program
at their school
• End of the year field trips
Y.E.S.
Flow
Chart
General Manager
Governmental Services
Division
Director
Education & Training
Area Manager
YES
Director
YES
Administrative Assistant
YES
Assistant Director
YES Advocates
& Specialists
Wrap up
• YES continuously monitors the educational advancement of
youth in our service area.
• Many people ask how learning the language and the culture
will help our youth get along in the world. Many studies
have shown that the more young people know about their
roots the more advanced they are in the educational
system.
• The language and culture are vital to Oneida in order to
exist as a Nation. These 2 components are looked at when
being recognized as Indigenous nations, many Tribes are
losing their status because they do not have either.
Y E S Administrative Staff
• Anita Barber-YES Director
• Bachelor of Arts-St. Norbert College
– Education Major, Social Studies/Oneida Language and Culture Minor
• Master of Science-Marian College of Fond du Lac
– Organizational Leadership and Quality
• Phone 920-869-4381
• Jo Ann Ninham-YES Assistant Director
• Bachelor of Arts – UW Milwaukee
– American Indian Studies Major
• Master in Liberal Studies – UW Milwaukee
– American Studies Emphasis
• Phone 920-869-4345
• Julie King - YES Administrative Assistant
• Phone 920-869-4331
• Toll Free 1-800-236-2214
• Fax 920-869-4339