GUIDEBOOK for Integrating Cup'ik Culture and Curriculum funded through the United States Department of Education PR / Award # T003E00134 for the Kashunamiut School District The GUIDEBOOK was coordinated through a contract with the South East Regional Resource Center. *Developed by Christina Reagle *With much appreciated input from John Pingayaq and other Kashunamiut staff and community members of Chevak. The purpose of Bilingual/Bicultural programs is stated in the Alaska Education Regulations, Chapter 34, 4AC34.101: "The department believes that providing equal educational opportunity to these children through the establishment of Bilingual/Bicultural programs of education will provide more effective use of both English and the student's language, foster more successful secondary and higher education careers, facilitate the obtaining of employment, tend to bring about an end to the depreciation of local culture elements and values by the schools in solving educational problems, effect a positive student self-image, allow genuine options for all students in choosing a way of life, and facilitate more harmonious relationships between the student's culture and the mainstream of society." It is important to remember that successful Bilingual/Bicultural Programs are supported by the people of the village, teachers, administration, and the School Board. | |
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