Department of Education
Mission Statement
The general mission of the Coeur d' Alene Tribe Department
of Education is to implement the Tribe's commitment to education which
includes the enhancement of the social, moral, and economic well-being
of the Coeur d' Alene Tribe and its membership.
Adult Basic Education
ABE offers tutorial assistance for adults who have their
GED or high school diploma and need skills as they meet the two requirements
listed above. Services may include tutorial assistance, textbooks and
materials, and classroom and home study sessions. For more information,
contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.
Adult Vocational Training
AVT assists enrolled tribal members, for not more than two
years, in obtaining a vocational certification. To be eligible, you must
reside within 50 miles of the reservation. Services may include tuition
and fees, books and supplies, a monthly living stipend, and support services.
Preference is given to Coeur d' Alene tribal members. For more information,
contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.
Employment Training and Support Services
Employment Training and Support Services assists eligible
applicants with upgrading their job skills. Services may include job search,
resume' development and counseling, tuition assistance, work experience,
on-the-job-training, transitional assistance, and if necessary financial
assistance associated with job start-up requirements/barriers to employment.
The main requirements are tribal enrollment, unemployment or underemployment,
meet income guidelines, and resides on, and in some cases within 50 miles
of, the reservation. For more information, contact the Job Training Service
Provider or the Programs Assistant.
Higher Education
HED assists students in acquiring four-year college
degrees. Recipients must be tribal members attending classes full-time.
Services may include tuition and fees, books and supplies, a monthly living
stipend, and support services. Preference is given to Coeur d' Alene tribal
members. For more information, contact the Adult Education Service Provider
or the Programs Assistant.
Application Deadlines:
Fall April 25th
Winter and Spring September 25th
Please click on the links below to open each
of the forms.
GED Program
GED assists students in attaining their General Education Development certification or high school equivalency diploma.
Adults ages 18 or older ( and in some cases 16 and 17 year olds ) are eligible for tutorial assistance.
Services may include transportation to and from the N.I.C. testing center, textbooks, and materials, and classroom and home study sessions.
Testing fee assistance may be available for tribal members living on the reservation.
For more information, contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.
Johnson O'Malley Program
JOM offers tutoring and cultural instruction/activities
for children enrolled in the local schools in grades preschool thru 12.
For more information, contact the Student Services Provider of the Programs
Assistant.
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