NACA Inspired Schools Network

Registration closes today, Wednesday June 17th, for the 2026 Indigenous Education Symposium! Head to nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium to register before time runs out!

In its three years of programming, NISN Diné Bizaad Bee Na'nitin Yíhooł'aah Mentor + Apprentice Program has brought quality professional development and licensure attainment to Diné communities through its 520 Native American Language & Culture Certification. We are grateful for the leadership of Dr. Geneva Becenti, her team at NISN, and the contractors and teachers that worked to bring Diné language and culture to a myriad of communities in the last years.

As of June 30, 2026, the Diné Bizaad Bee Na'nitin Yíhooł'aah Mentor + Apprentice Program will cease operating under NISN because our New Mexico Public Education Department sole source contract ends. This contract has funded the program since its inception. NISN is excited that Dr. Geneva Becenti will continue the work that Diné Bizaad Bee Na'nitin Yíhooł'aah Mentor + Apprentice Program started as it continues on its work with a new fiscal sponsor.

Sincerely,

NACA INSPIRED SCHOOLS NETWORK
Valerie Kie
Executive Director

There are just three days left to register for the 2026 Indigenous Education Symposium! Head to nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium to register now!

We have an incredible line up of facilitators ready to share their expertise at the 4th Annual Indigenous Education Symposium July 14-16th! Registration closes on Wednesday, June 17th, so head over to nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium to secure your spot!

The deadline to register for the 4th Annual Indigenous Education Symposium is just one week away! Head to nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium to secure your seat!

For the 4th Annual Indigenous Education Symposium, we will be returning to the field to explore how Land Based Healing and Learning can transform the lives of students and educators through stories and joy. Register now at nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium to secure your seat on the bus!

The deadline to submit your Letter of Interest for NISN's Growing Together Fellowship is May 30, 2026! Join leaders from across our network in using mission-aligned data and assessments to tell the story of your school! More information is available at nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/growing-together.

The 4th Annual Indigenous Education Symposium is less than two months away! We can't wait to welcome you to Albuquerque for three days of transformational professional development with an incredible lineup of facilitators and learning opportunities.
Register now at nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium!

We have more than 20 unique sessions led by passionate facilitators planned for the 4th Annual Indigenous Education Symposium in Albuquerque, NM! Register now at nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/symposium to secure your spot!

✨📚 Former NativeLit students and young professionals, Paloma Lopez and Olivia Martinez, and Agalisiga Mackey, Cherokee-language educator and performer, share how they have been impacted by NativeLit curriculum in their experiences as educators and creators in various artistic mediums in their home communities. Paloma will share how NativeLit continues to influence her as both an early childhood educator and author of an award-winning picture book. Olivia, a land-based learning educator, will share how NativeLit has impacted her work outside of a traditional classroom setting, and the connection of place to storytelling. Finally, Agalisiga, introduced to NativeLit later in his adult life, shares how it relates to his work as a songwriter, performer, and Indigenous-language advocate. Their presentation will include time for questions at the end. 📚✨

Our relatives at Dził Ditł'ooí School of Empowerment, Action and Perseverance - DEAP in Navajo, NM are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! If you are a teacher looking to put Mission-Driven learning into action, visit deapschool.org to apply.