Gallup Indigenous

School Initiative

Our Mission and Vision

To nurture a diverse group of students to find
strength in their identity, be holistically healthy
and prepared to succeed in higher education in
order to grow as compassionate, strong, critically
conscious community leaders.
6th 12th grades in Gallup serving 250-300 students
when fully functional.
Opening fall 2016 with 6th and 7th grades

Common
Core State
Standards

An Innovative Approach to
Curriculum to promote STEM
subjects in the indigenous
population

Indigeno
us
Knowled
ge

STEAM
Theory
Integration of the
STEM subjects and
teaching practice
with both
ancestral and
contemporary
indigenous
knowledge,
including the Dine

A curriculum
designed from the
ground up to
promote the STEM
subjects in
alignment with
Common Core State
Standards.
Application of
STEAM theory,
which combines the
STEM subjects with
arts and design, so
that students and
teachers approach
education from a
practical
perspective as well

What does this education look like?

An experiential approach that give students and teacher
opportunities to learn and teach through hands-on
experiences and encourage invention and innovation
Integration of cultural knowledge and values in every aspect
of education
Revealing the natural relationship between traditional
classroom and traditional indigenous education systems and
content
A curriculum that is horizontally and vertically aligned across
the STEM areas and indigenous knowledge systems
Learning that is built on student knowledge and
grows with exploration and practical application
Content that reflects the goals of the State
Indigenou
of New Mexico as well as the values of theIndigenou
ss
Knowledg
Knowledg
ee
local communities, and even different
generations of local families
STEAM
STEAMTheory
Theory

EngagementCommunityContentSelf

The Value of Experiential Education in

Indigenous Education
Students
Personal
and
Academic
Edificatio
n

Natural
Experient
ial
Education
Identity
Developm
ent

Holistic
Health
and
Wellness

Other Examples of Innovative

Indigenous Education

Our Supporters
Mariano Lake Chapter
UNM Gallup
National Indian Youth Leadership Project
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallup

Many Public Values for

Gallup
An innovative educational option for all families
and students in and around Gallup.
Gallup taking a stance as a national leader in
innovative Indigenous Education.
A commitment to identity development and holistic
health correlates with improved individual and
community wellness.
A new and distinct option for those students who
have struggled to succeed in, dropped out of, or
been expelled from other public school options.

Working Together
The Value for GMCS
Shared learning
Shared outcomes
A commitment to local education
Affirmation of the Indian Education Act
Savings through shared operating costs, facilities,
busing and food services
The potential to bring students back to the district

Learn More
gisi.weebly.com
Public Meeting February 18th, 6:00 pm, Hozho
Center