PPA assisted the Bureau of Indian Education in reviewing and updating its education policies for the Indian Affairs Manual (IAM). This work included doing a thorough review of current BIE policies and identifying policies for adoption to meet the BIE’s state and local education agency functions. PPA produced policy and handbook drafts for over 40 policy topics. PPA also submitted two research papers—one on special education and one on alternative diplomas—to inform the BIE’s policymaking on those subjects, in addition to developing a comprehensive communications plan for the release of new policies, with recommendations for activities with different types of stakeholders and Tribal consultation. This project supported the BIE’s strategic direction for 2018-2023.
Services:
- Best practices review
- Policy review
- Key informant interviews
- Policy development
- Communications support