Cultural Program
The Tribal Education Department’s Culture and Language Program’s primary focus is to revitalize the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh languages while reinforcing cultural values and knowledge. Explore this program where you can learn more about Native Language Teacher Certification, Culture and Language Program Services and GRIC Orthography.
About Culture Program
The Tribal Education Department’s Culture and Language Program’s primary focus is to revitalize the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh languages while reinforcing cultural values and knowledge. More >
Native Language Teacher Certification
In 2012 the State Board of Education passed the Native Language Teacher Certification Policy. This certification allows for Tribes within the state to create their own language proficiency tests to individuals seeking state certification. More >
Services
The Culture and Language program is proud to provide a number of services to students, families, Community Members and those interested in language and cultural revitalization. See the list of some of the services we offer. More >
GRIC Orthography
In 2007 the Tribal Education Department began working on a writing system to create a uniform orthography for the schools within the Community to use. More >