Indian education formula grants to leas

Deer Creek Public Schools received $122,836 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The award, issued on July 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funding supports academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a formula grant recipient serving AIAN student populations in Oklahoma, Deer Creek Public Schools is required to maintain Indian Parent Committee consultation and adhere to the 5% administrative cost limitation while tracking performance metrics focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive programming.