The state department of education may have an Indian education component, unit, or resource person. Also, universities and colleges often have Indian studies programs, Indian education programs, bilingual-bicultural programs, or individual staff with knowledge and experience in Indian education. National organizations, like the Council for Exceptional Children or the National Education Association, have Indian components or Indian special interest groups. Many of these organizations have annual conferences or local meetings where special concerns are addressed. There are also state and national Indian organizations that promote Indian education.
Many states have Indian education associations or groups addressing specific issues.
The National Indian Education Association, National Advisory Council on Indian Education, National Indian Child Care Conference, and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium are examples of national organizations that can serve as resources for schools. There are publications and other information sources that can provide research findings, descriptions of current practice, or history and cultural information, all related to the Indian reservation or setting. Boloz, Sigmund A., and Carl G. Foster. A Guide to Effective Leadership for the Reservation Administrator. Boloz, Sigmund A., and Judith Loganbill.