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What is an OIC and how is it important for Native Americans?
What is an OIC and how is it important for Native Americans?
OIC
Takota Prep
The American Indian OIC is a neighborhood oriented culturally responsive school that is committed to providing quality education, career training, and employment placement services.
It has partnerships with hundreds of employers that help develop curriculum, offer service learning experiences, and internships.
Goals
Expectations
of Students
-Alternative school operating within the Minneapolis school district
-Allows students to obtain a high school diploma while maintaining a connection to the Native American culture.
-Offers students the opportunity to connect with options after high school
Premium focus is on the inclusion of Native American traditions, cultural practices, and history within the overall curriculum of the school.
Emphasis is centered on student understanding of the beliefs, traditional practices, history and art of the indigenous nations of North America.
History and Statistics
Excellent attendance
Strong work ethic
Willingness to make school a priority
Greater awareness of culture and appreciation of others
Positive attitude
Originated in 1979
Student retention rate is 62%
(well below MN average)
Graduation rate is 40% (very low)
Student to faculty ratio is 15:1
Average tuition is $4,500 per year
Vocational Majors
Relevance to Teachers
Employment Services
Why Should Teachers Know about The OIC?
Small Business Ownership
Human Services Technician
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Medical Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Health Occupations
Trained Medication Aide
Home Health Aide
First Aid
Awareness of cultural differences in every school is key to being an effective teacher.
Knowledge of how the OIC teaches and functions can be incorporated into teaching in any setting with diverse learners.
-Career exploration
-Work readiness
-Job-placement
-On-going support