Navajo Area School Board Association

St Michaels Association For Special Education (SMASE) is a non-profit organization established in 1970, serving moderate to severely disabled children and adults from the Navajo Nation. With a staff of 36 and 17 clients, SMASE provides education, therapy, daily living skills, nursing services, and residential care. Despite facing financial challenges, SMASE remains committed to offering quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization focuses on promoting dignity, respect, and opportunities for personal growth and community participation for all its clients. Generated from the website

Dine Bi Olta' School Board Association Inc is a non-profit organization based in Window Rock, Arizona, dedicated to supporting and advocating for local school boards and promoting educational services for Navajo students across the Navajo Nation. They provide assistance, advocacy, and training to local and agency School Boards in their governance of BIE-Funded, Tribally Controlled schools and other education-related programs, with the aim of maximizing educational involvement and determining the nature of educational programs for Navajo students. The association organizes conferences and training sessions throughout the year, offering opportunities for school board members to enhance their knowledge and skills. Their upcoming events include the 2023 Winter Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Fall Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona. Dine Bi Olta' School Board Association Inc is committed to promoting Navajo Nation's inherent sovereignty in education and ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for Navajo students.Generated from the website

St. Michaels Association for Special Education (SMASE) is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Navajo communities since 1970. Governed by a Board of Directors, SMASE provides education, therapy, daily living skills, nursing services, and residential services to moderate to severely disabled children and adults from throughout the Navajo Nation. Committed to remaining open and providing quality services, SMASE is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities exercise their rights, make choices, and contribute to their community. With a long history of specialized education and services for individuals with low incidence, significant complex disorders, and medical needs, SMASE faces financial challenges due to a shortfall in its budget and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, SMASE continues to prioritize its client members and seeks support to sustain operations, invest in infrastructure, and maintain and increase services in the community.Generated from the website