Indigenous driven education administration leadership (IDEAL)

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $921,376 to American Indian Resource Center Inc. on October 1, 2025, under the Indian Education—Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299) to support the Indigenous Driven Education Administration Leadership (IDEAL) project.

IDEAL delivers professional development, educational administration training, and leadership capacity-building for American Indian education administrators and school leaders, with performance in Tahlequah, Oklahoma through September 30, 2027. The project supports K-12 schools, colleges, non-profits, and Tribal Education Agencies in strengthening educational outcomes and administrative practices for American Indian students and families.

American Indian Resource Center Inc. is a minority-owned, woman-owned, and Native American-owned non-profit organization based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The organization specializes in educational and community development services for Native American populations, including educational programming, workforce development, health and wellness initiatives, and cultural preservation.

This award is a renewal grant. The assistance type is a Project Grant.