St Michaels Association For Special Education

The Navajo Area School Board Association (DBOSBA) is dedicated to supporting educational governance within the Navajo Nation, promoting advocacy and resources for local school boards. They organize events such as the annual Summer Conference, which fosters collaboration and professional development among members and stakeholders in education. The 2025 Summer Conference is scheduled to take place at Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among education professionals. With member and non-member participation options, the event emphasizes inclusivity and engagement in the educational community. 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