The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Education Department has effectively used Tribal funds in connjunction with other funding sources such as Title IX and JOM funds to establish and maintain the K-12 Services Program. K-12 services provide the community with many successful programs. We employ five full time advocates, four full time tutors, one part time tutor and a full time program coordinator.
Advocates also serve as academic counselors, youth group advisors, and mentors.
The Tribal Tutoring program provides every eligible student with the opportunity to receive assistance in any academic need. This enables the tutor to have easy access to the teacher and any resources the student may require. Tutors are also responsible for operating our Homework Lab . Students have access to computers with Internet service, supplies, the Tribal Education staff, and even an afternoon snack to get them through their tasks. The coordinator also documents and compiles the information needed to assess existing programs and implement new ones if necessary.