Indian education formula grants to leas

El Dorado County Office of Education received $169,052 in formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in El Dorado County, California.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction tailored to AIAN students, cultural programming that preserves Native American heritage, teacher professional development to enhance instructional quality, and targeted student support services. The program aims to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining their cultural identity. The El Dorado County Office of Education is required to maintain performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total award.