IDEAL Indigenous Driven Education Administration Leadership
About the Program
The IDEAL program is a work payback program funded by the Office of Indian Education, U.S. Department of Education. For every one month a participant is in the program, one month of full-time. Participants in this program will be eligible for funding to cover tuition, fees, books, and other costs associated with obtaining a Master's Degree in School Administration or alternative certification for principal and/or superintendent from Northeastern State University. In addition, each participant will receive professional development training on the culture-specific needs of American Indian students.employment at a school with a high proportion of American Indian students is required upon completion of the degree or certification.
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”
~ Marian Wright Edelman
IDEAL Indigenous Driven Education Administration Leadership
