North Dakota ESSA Tribal Stakeholder and Tribal Consultation

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) represents a unique opportunity to increase equity and access for all children. A new requirement under Section 8538 of ESSA requires affected Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to consult with Indian Tribes and tribal agencies on issues affecting Native American students.

ND Leadership Summit on LEA Local Consultation

  • Tribal Consultation Guide
  • Confirmation of Tribal Consultation Form

To receive copies of these documents via email, please contact the Indian Education Office.

2026 ESSA Tribal Consultation Meeting with MHA Nation

  • Monday, August 3, 2026
  • 1:00 - 2:30pm CT
  • MHA Satellite Office (MHA Sage Coulee Outreach & Wellness Center)
  • Bismarck, ND
  • Agenda
    • Welcome and Introductions
    • Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation Agenda Items - Chairman Mark Fox
    • NDDPI General Updates - Levi Bachmeier, ND State Superintendent, NDDPI
    • TSI/CSI Updates - Amanda Peterson, ND Deputy Superintendent, NDDPI
    • Indian Education Updates - Lucy Fredericks, Director, Office of Indian/Multicultural Education, NDDPI
    • MHA Nation Education Priorities - Amy Mossett, MHA Education Administrator
    • Discussion/Feedback
    • Q&A
    • Adjourn

 

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2026 ESSA Tribal Consultation Meeting with Spirit Lake Tribe

  • Friday, August 28, 2026
  • 10:30am
  • Agenda
    • Welcome & Introductions
    • Spirit Lake Agenda Items
    • NDDPI Updates - Levi Bachmeier, ND State Superintendent, NDDPI
    • Spirit Lake Tribe Priorities for Educating their Children
    • Discussion/Feedback
    • Questions & Answers
    • Adjournment
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2026 ESSA Tribal Consultation Meeting on Education with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Chairman Steve Sitting Bear, and the SRST Tribal Council Members

  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  • 9:00am CT
  • Standing Rock Tribal Chambers, Fort Yates, ND
  • Agenda
    • Welcome & Introductions 
    • SRST Items
    • NDDPI Updates - Superintendent Bachmeier
    • Priorities for SRST on Education of Their Children
    • Discussion/Q&A
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2026 ESSA Tribal Consultation Meeting with Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

  • Monday, August 17, 2026
  • 10:00am 
  • TMBCI Tribal Chambers, Belcourt ND
  • Agenda
    • Opening Prayer
    • Welcome and Introductions
    • TMBCI Agenda Items/Discussion
    • NDDPI Updates - Superintendent Bachmeier
    • TMBCI Education Priorities
    • Discussion, Feedback, Q&A
    • Adjourn

    

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