JOM / Title VI Indian Education

The Indian Education Program provides supplemental educational and supportive services to eligible Title VI/JOM students residing in school districts in Wasco and Hood River Counties.

The purpose of the Title VI/JOM Indian Education Program is to:

  • meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Native Americans so that these students can achieve the same challenging state standards as all students.

  • assist in connecting families of Native American students with culture, community and education.

  • address the culturally related academic needs of Native American students.

  • extend program services to all qualified Native American students.

  • improve cultural awareness and self esteem among students.

  • increase the number of Title VI/JOM Program students successfully completing high school and pursuing higher education.

Student Eligibility

  • The student must be enrolled in school in Wasco or Hood River County.

  • Either the student or a biological parent or grandparent must be or have been enrolled or recognized by an Indian tribe, group or band.

  • The parent or guardian of the student needs to complete a Federal “506” Form indicating the student's heritage. 

Enrollment Process

Please use the button below to access the 506 enrollment form which needs to be completed to enroll your student(s) in the program.

After completing the 506 form

Download a copy of the completed form and email the file to : aozias@cgesd.k12.or.us

OR

Print the form and mail to: Columbia Gorge ESD 400 E Scenic Dr. Suite 207 The Dalles, Or 97058

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Azariah Ozias

Title VI - Native American Liaison

Office: 541-506-2254

Cell: 541-340-4105

aozias@cgesd.k12.or.us