Indigenous Education
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
Tracy Unified School District (TUSD) is committed to supporting the academic and cultural success of our Native American and Alaska Native students. As part of this effort, we are establishing an Indigenous Education Committee to bring together families, staff, and community members to share ideas and guide how we can best serve our Indigenous students.
We are pleased to invite you to our first committee meeting:
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Location: General Conference Room, TUSD District Office
During this initial meeting, we will:
- Introduce the purpose and goals of the committee
- Share information about Title VI Indian Education and available resources
- Provide an opportunity for families and community members to share input and priorities
- Discuss next steps for ongoing collaboration
Your voice is essential in shaping the supports and opportunities available to our students. We hope you will join us in this important conversation.
If you have any questions or need assistance prior to the meeting, please contact my office at (209) 832-6705 ext. 1515.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Stagnaro
Coordinator of Continuous Improvement, State and Federal Programs
Who qualifies for Title VI Services?
Children are eligible to receive services if they meet the definition of “American Indian” as defined in section 6151 of the ESEA and have completed the ED 506 Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form.
An American Indian, as defined in section 6151 of the ESEA, is an individual who is:
- A member of an Indian Tribe or Band, as membership is defined by the Indian Tribe or Band, including any Tribe or Band terminated since 1940, and any Tribe or Band recognized by the State in which the Tribe or Band resides;
- A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements described in paragraph (1) of this definition;
- Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an American Indian for any purpose;
- An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or
- A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect on October 19, 1994
Title VI American Indian/Alaskan Native Education
The Title VI Indian Education program is designed to help best meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of native youth.
Program Objectives:
- Increase academic achievement
- Increase knowledge of cultural identity and awareness
- Increase school attendance rate
- Increase graduation rate
- Increase parent participation
- Increase support for at-risk students
How does a student apply for Title VI Services?
Please fill out the ED 506 Title VI Student Form (English) and either return it to your child's school or send it to the District Office, with proof of tribal enrollment.
Download Here: ED 506 Form
Parents: ED 506 forms may be given to the school site or mailed directly to Coordinator of Continuous Improvement:
State and Federal Programs
Once the information has been reviewed, a copy will be sent to your child's school. This information ONLY needs to filled out once in a child’s school career.