Is your student or family in need of support?

The Native American Education Department provides academic and family support for our Native students and their families under a Title VI grant in collaboration with Title I and McKinney Vento. Some of the services we offer our families:

• Crisis intervention and intervention strategies
• Conflict resolution
• Houseless issues
• Support services referrals including food, housing, and special education needs
• Academic achievement prioritization
• Substance abuse, DV, and mental health referrals
• Education and support of school staff in understanding cultural and societal factors that may have an impact on Native student academic achievement
• Native community-building events for parents and students
• Clothing and food distribution during the holidays
• Refurbished laptop for new students

We have an amazing student and family support team available to help! Please contact:

Victoria Hildebrand, Consulting Teacher
vlhildebrand@seattleschools.org

Kurstyn Allen, Social Worker
kjallen@seattleschools.org

Academic Support

Seattle Public Library is now offering free, one-on-one virtual and in-person tutoring for SPS students in grades K through 12. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 6th, Seattle students can connect through the Library’s platform to get instant access to Tutor.com’s 3,000 highly vetted expert tutors, who can help youth with schoolwork, tutoring and academic coaching in a variety of subjects in a safe and secure online classroom. One-on-one help is available in math, writing, science, history, foreign languages, college essay writing, Advanced Placement (AP) courses and more.

To access virtual tutoring through The Seattle Public Library and log in with your library card or Library Link number and pin to request a tutor.

Any student enrolled in SPS can log in with their student ID number through Library Link.

In-person tutoring is offered at various libraries throughout King County. Check The Seattle Public Library website for locations.

Helpful Social Services Online Resources:

• Native American Educational Services The Puget Sound Education Service District website provides information on multiple supports including educational, social, and financial services available in the Puget Sound region.
• Seattle Food Committee Find local food banks in your community through their interactive map.
• Emerald City Resource Guide online
  Comprehensive list of local resources. Service providers range from clothing, food, and financial assistance to employment services.
• Teen Link
  Teen Link is a program for Washington teens in crisis. Their online site offers information on the services they provide and a teen help line.
• Youth Care
  Local organization with a mission to end youth homelessness offering food, medical, housing, & mental health services for youths ages 12-24.