Native Education Program (NEP)

Programs designed to address the unique, culturally-related academic needs of Native American and Alaska Native students.

About the Native Education Program

The Native Education Program provides programs, services and cultural enrichment opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Academic coaching
Native clubs for high school
Family enrichment nights
NEP graduation ceremony
Annual American Indian Alaskan Native (AIAN) celebration
Culturally-based academic summer school

We also provide family and student advocacy for school meetings, college and scholarship info, as well as mentoring. Our mission is that all students graduate and have a successful life.

In pursuit of knowledge — In Pursuit of Knowledge

Upcoming Events

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September

Sep 25 2023

NEP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Enroll in Native Ed

How to Enroll in the Native Education (Ed) Program

Is your student American Indian / Alaska Native? An enrolled or descendant of a State or Federally recognized tribe? They can quality for Native Ed programs and services. For assistance or enrollment questions email our Enrollment Specialist.

Steps to Apply

Download the complete the 506 form

Download the fillable 506 Form
Please fill out the out form completely.
- Must have Tribal agency address
- Must have Tribal Enrollment or Membership number or other evidence
- Check only ONE box under Tribe or Band
Email completed form to Native Ed Enrollment

Other Options to Submit the 506 form

Download and print both pages of the form on one sheet of paper.
Please fill out the 506 form completely.
Sign and return the completed form to your child’s school office manager or mail to:

Native Education Program
1309 Ferry St. SE
PO Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309

Parent Advisory Committee

Native Education Parent Advisory Committee

The NEP Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a required and essential component of the NEP program and it's Title VI Federal funding. The PAC plays an integral role in developing the Title VI grant and NEP activities each year.

The PAC provides leadership and insight to the NEP so that students of the program are served in culturally responsive ways with social-emotional and academic

PAC News

2023 Parent Advisory Committee Elections

Mar 10 2023

Nominate someone or yourself to a position on the Parent Advisory Committee! Come be a driving force in how the Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Native Education Program serves its students.

NEP Advisory Committee Members

Parent Advisory Committee

Chair – Alondra Kessinger
Vice Chair – Susie Hosie
Secretary – Robin Simmons
Treasurer – David Dean

Community Representatives

Jessica Wright
Jennifer Sappington
Jesse Lippold

Student Representatives

Jacinda Hill
Seq’hiya Simmons

Tribal Liaisons

Confederated Tribes of Siletz

Sonya Moody-Jurado

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Justine Flynn

Native Education Program Team

Sandra Price

Director Of School Improvement

School: 503-399-3258

Flora Gutierrez

NEP Senior Secretary

School: 503-399-3258

Jennifer Hook

NEP Recruitment Specialist

School: 503-399-3258

Shelby Maerz

NEP Program Associate

School: 503-399-3258

Mona Smith

T.A.P.P. Family Advocate

School: 503-399-3258

Meet Our Cultural Resource Facilitators

The role of Cultural Resource Facilitator is to bridge the gap between students and families of the American Indian / Alaska Native (AI/AN) Community and SKPS. We act as a resource for students and families and can act as a conduit for other resources for AI/AN Students, we attend school meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP)’s, parent teacher conferences and more, as well as assist with getting resources to our High School students (soon to include Kindergarten through 12th Grade (K-12)) through our Native Clubs network. We also work directly with schools and staff to address students' needs. We keep track of our students and are there to offer support and guidance along the trail to graduation!

Kylee Daulton

NEP Cultural Resource Facilitator

School: 503-399-3258

Kylee Daulton Kylee is a Citizen of the Madesi band of Pit River Tribe. Kylee is passionate about Native Culture, fitness, fashion and art! She serves the South and Sprague Schools and feeder system as a Cultural Resource Facilitator.

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Che Finch

NEP Cultural Resource Facilitator

School: 503-399-3258

Che Finch Mr. Finch is a Citizen of the Willowa Band and Whitebird Band Nimiipuu (Nez Perce Tribe), and Fort McDermott Northern Paiute. Mr. Finch is an artist, emcee, producer in his own time and serves the North Salem, McKay, and Roberts High Schools feeder systems as a Cultural Resource Facilitator.

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Savanna Rilatos

NEP Cultural Resource Facilitator

School: 503-399-3258

Savanna Rilatos is a Citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Savanna is passionate about Native Youth and is a Native American Studies student. She is the Cultural Resource Facilitators for the West Salem, McNary Highs School feeder systems.

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Native Education Program (NEP)

About the Native Education Program

Upcoming Events

September

Enroll in Native Ed

How to Enroll in the Native Education (Ed) Program

Steps to Apply

Other Options to Submit the 506 form

Parent Advisory Committee

Native Education Parent Advisory Committee

PAC News

NEP Advisory Committee Members

Parent Advisory Committee

Community Representatives

Student Representatives

Tribal Liaisons

Confederated Tribes of Siletz

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Native Education Program Team

Native Education Program Team

Sandra Price

Flora Gutierrez

Jennifer Hook

Shelby Maerz

Mona Smith

Meet Our Cultural Resource Facilitators

Kylee Daulton

Che Finch

Savanna Rilatos