Tribal Communities In Schools (TCIS)
Serving Native Students Through Culturally Grounded Integrated Student Supports
Graphic Representation of Integrated Student Support Implementation Model
Tribal Communities in Schools (TCIS) is improving outcomes for Native students by implementing a community-wide Integrated Student Support (ISS) approach that provides academic, social, attendance, and other supports to ensure academic and lifelong success and career or college readiness. ISS is a proven approach that helps students overcome barriers that hinder opportunities, providing more achievements and experiences in school success and success in life.
NIEA, as a licensed partner of Communities In Schools, works with schools to provide the implementation model through support. Schools have a designated full-time Student Support Coordinator, SSC. In partnering with local tribal and community stakeholders, students are surrounded with people, programs and support for academic, social, engagement, and behavior wellness.
For more information on how TCIS can come to your school, contact Donna Richey at drichey@niea.org.
What TCIS Looks Like
Supporting students through Integrated Student Support services tiered for the school, targeted needs groups, and individual students coordinated by SSC
Organizing active community and family engagement
Strengthening collaborative leadership with school, community, and tribes
Expanding learning and enrichment opportunities that provide cultural knowledge and experiences connected to the community
Supporting students’ physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being
