2014 Native Languages Summit: Working Together for Native American Language Success
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Posted on May 29, 2014 by skuyazephier
The Departments of the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Education invite tribal and school administrators implementing Native language activities and receiving funding from the Administration for Children and Families, the Bureau of Indian Education, and/or the Department of Education to a Native Languages Summit being held on June 20, 2014.
The conference is coordinating federal partners and Native education stakeholders working with Native language programs to discuss methods for improving accountability for educational progress and measurable success. The Summit’s goal is to ensure the preservation and acquisition of Native languages, so Native youth can learn and revitalize their linguistic and cultural heritage and improve their educational outcomes. Attendees will discuss challenges and best practices for measuring and preserving oral and written Native languages.
Important Information
- Meeting Date: June 20, 2014
- Location: Double Tree Hotel Crystal City; Arlington, VA
- Registration Deadline: May 30, 2014
- Registration Submission: Please click HERE
For additional questions, please contact: 877-922-9262.