N.M. Stat. § 22-23A-11
Systemic framework elements.
A. The systemic framework shall include programs, services, culturally relevant
activities and professional development that need to be provided to improve Indian
education in the state. Based on the priorities developed through the needs
assessment and the priorities set in the budget for the school year, the systemic
framework may include some or all of the elements provided in this section.
B. Academic and other programs may include, within the context of the Indian
education division's development or selection of culturally relevant curricula and
instructional materials as provided in Subsection E of Section 22-23A-5 NMSA 1978:
(1)
innovative programs designed to meet the educational needs of
educationally disadvantaged Indian students;
(2)
high-quality professional development for teaching professionals and
paraprofessionals;
(3)
the identification of early childhood, pre-kindergarten and family programs
in the school district that emphasize school readiness and that are effective in preparing
young children to make sufficient academic growth by the end of grade three, including
family-based early childhood programs that provide screening and referral and provide
services to Indian children with developmental delays or disabilities;
(4)
educational programs that are not usually available in sufficient quantity or
quality, including remedial instruction, to raise the achievement of Indian students in one
or more of the subjects of English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, art, history
and geography;
(5)
bilingual and bicultural programs and projects;
(6)
enrichment programs that focus on problem solving and cognitive skills
development and directly support the attainment of challenging state academic
standards;
(7)
programs designed to encourage and assist Indian students to work
toward, and gain entrance into, institutions of higher education;
(8)
special compensatory and other programs and projects that are designed
to assist and encourage Indian students to enter, remain in or reenter school and to
increase the rate of high school graduation for Indian students;
(9)
career preparation activities that enable Indian students to participate in
programs such as the programs supported by the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Act of 2006, including programs for technology preparatory
education, mentoring and apprenticeship;
(10)
partnership projects between public schools and local businesses for
career preparation programs designed to provide Indian students with the knowledge
and skills needed to make an effective transition from school to a high-skill career; and
(11)
rigorous and meaningful curricula and educational opportunities that will
lead to lifelong success for all students.
C. Culturally related activities may include:
(1)
culturally related activities that support the academic program of the public
school;
(2)
activities that support Indian language programs and Indian language
restoration programs that may be taught by traditional leaders and that qualify for the
state seal of bilingualism-biliteracy on a student's diploma of excellence as provided in
Section 22-1-9.1 NMSA 1978;
(3)
activities that promote the incorporation of culturally responsive teaching
and learning strategies into the public school's educational program; and
(4)
activities to educate students about the prevention of violence, suicide and
substance abuse.
D. Services to be provided may include:
(1)
early interventions to help struggling students, such as after-school
programs, tutoring and mentoring and school and community interventions to prevent
truancy and reduce dropout rates;
(2)
comprehensive guidance and counseling services;
(3)
integrated educational services in combination with other programs that
meet the needs of Indian students and their families, including programs that promote
parental involvement in school activities and increase student achievement;
(4)
special health- and nutrition-related services and other related activities
that address the special health, social and psychological problems of Indian students
and their families; and
(5)
family literacy services, including New Mexico even start and adult basic
education programs.