The institution, organization or program shall carry out this work to support Tribal education departments and Tribal communities in New Mexico in programming and capacity building, along with supporting Native American student education and success. The following are tasks and duties listed in HB280 and will be tasks and duties the Centers are expected to oversee and develop: 1. The development of culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate curriculum and instructional materials; 2. Career pathways for Native American educators; 3. Professional development opportunities for licensed school employees and school administrators in culturally and linguistically relevant pedagogy; 4. Education policy developments and capacity building for Tribal communities; 5. Collaboration with state education agencies on Tribal-related programs to assist agencies with outreach in coordination with Indigenous educators, scholars and professionals to Tribal programs and participate in funding applications to support the Tribal Education Technical Assistance Centers and other statewide Indigenous education efforts; 6. Collaboration with institutions the serve Native American students, including school districts, charter schools, Bureau of Indian Education schools, Tribally-controlled schools, early childhood centers, and public and Tribal higher education institutions; and 7. Additional responsibilities or duties related to Native American education or vocational support determined by consultation among various stakeholders.
