Robbinsdale Area Public Schools Language Revitalization Project
1.) Train approximately 42 teachers in directions, numbers, greetings, thank yous, object and place names in either Ojibwe or Dakota 2.) Host three Language Celebrations for all teacher participants, their families and students, with Indigenous foods and cultural activities 3.) Provide teachers with a stipend and gift upon completion of the year-long curriculum
1.) Approximately 3 teachers from each of the 14 K-8 schools will self-select to participate in the training, for a total of 42 2.) All teachers will bring the training back to their classrooms as they acquire knowledge, and will help their students learn Ojibwe or Dakota language along with them 3.) Approximately 30 teachers will complete the training 4.) All teachers will provide pre- and post-training feedback that helps Indian Education and Research, Evaluation and Assessment staff further build on the pilot year.