EDUCATION
“Our mission is to advocate for quality education for all the tribal students to ensure that every child succeeds.”
Department Staff
(775) 783-0200 + Ext
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Education Director
Mary Williams
Ext: 331 - mwilliams@ypt-nsn.gov
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Youth Program/Education Assistant
Kayla Bekiares
Ext: 335 - kbekiares1@ypt-nsn.gov
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Tutor
Lorna Conway
Ext: 345 - lconway@ypt-nsn.gov
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NYCP Assistant Community Based Instructor
Debra Keats
Ext: 331 - dkeats@ypt-nsn.gov
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A.C.E Project Assistant
Courtney Quintero
Ext: 3332 - cquintero@ypt-nsn.gov
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​HIGHER EDUCATION
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Higher Education Grant Program
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Purpose: Provides financial assistance to enrolled members of the Yerington Paiute Tribe. Students must be entering or continuing with their post-secondary education and require financial support to achieve their higher education degrees.
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Qualifications: Enrolled member of the Yerington Paiute Tribe, must have a High School Diploma, Adult Diploma, or GED Certificate, must have applied to FAFSA, required to complete a minimum of 12 credits and maintain a 2.5 GPA
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DEADLINES
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2nd Monday in July – For academic Year or Fall Semester
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2nd Monday in December – For Spring Semester
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Adult Vocational Training Program
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Qualifications: Enrolled member of the Yerington Paiute Tribe, must have a High School Diploma, Adult Diploma, or GED Certificate, must have applied for FAFSA
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DEADLINES:
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Open year round
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Enrichment Program
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Purpose: Designed to allow enrolled members of the Yerington Paiute Tribe to enhance their personal growth or life skills by taking an extension class.
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Qualifications: Enrolled member of the Yerington Paiute Tribe, must have a High School Diploma, Adult Diploma, or GED Certificate, proof of course/class and costs to enroll.
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DEADLINES:
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Open Year Round
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​TRIBAL LIBRARY
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Various Native American Literature and More
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Go to the following link to see what we have!
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Access to Computers/Internet/Printers
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For job or school related searches.
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Tribal Publications for Sale
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NATIVE YOUTH COMMUNITY PROJECT - NYCP
The State of NV Dept of Education has selected 2 school districts in 3 rural counties based on tribal and school needs assessments. Lyon County School District was one of them to serve the Yerington High School and the Yerington Intermediate School, serving the Yerington Paiute Tribe and Walker River Paiute Tribe Students.
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Grades 7th-12th that attend Yerington schools.
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Increase student motivation and readiness to attend College or Vocational Training.
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Students will learn about the process of applying for both scholarships and loans.
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College Visits
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Students are taken on tours to trade, technical and colleges. (Virtually in 2020)
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Promote the importance of education among the community and participating student families.
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Improving academic achievement and individualized academic plan for each student.
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Community Collaborative Events
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Multiple events for students, parents, guardians, included cultural activities.
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“The program has had a dramatic effect on the kids…you can see the impact of someone being a Native and working with those kids…it has made such a difference. We want to see the program replicated in other places.” ~District/School Administrator
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Section Title
21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
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Grades K-6th
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Tutoring
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STEM Activities
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Cultural Activities
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Literacy Comprehension
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Monthly Field Trips
21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
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Spring Break
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Christmas Break
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Summer Program
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Students from the YPT community, grades K-6 may participate in the Summer Education Program where they will be in sessions focused on STEM, Math, and Literacy and have fun field trips!
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Summer Foods
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While the students aren’t in school, children toddlers to 18 years old can participate in the Summer Foods Program where children are provided free breakfast and lunch when they call to sign up.
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NATIVE YOUTH COMMUNITY PROJECT - NYCP
The State of NV Dept of Education has selected 2 school districts in 3 rural counties based on tribal and school needs assessments. Lyon County School District was one of them to serve the Yerington High School and the Yerington Intermediate School, serving the Yerington Paiute Tribe and Walker River Paiute Tribe Students.
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Grades 7th-12th that attend Yerington schools.
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Increase student motivation and readiness to attend College or Vocational Training.
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Students will learn about the process of applying for both scholarships and loans.
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College Visits
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Students are taken on tours to trade, technical and colleges. (Virtually in 2020)
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Promote the importance of education among the community and participating student families.
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Improving academic achievement and individualized academic plan for each student.
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Community Collaborative Events
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Multiple events for students, parents, guardians, included cultural activities.
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“The program has had a dramatic effect on the kids…you can see the impact of someone being a Native and working with those kids…it has made such a difference. We want to see the program replicated in other places.” ~District/School Administrator
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YPT ACE (ACCESSING CHOICES IN EDUCATION) PROJECT
Mary Williams, ACE Project Director
YERINGTON PAIUTE TRIBE
(775) 783-0200 ex 330
Courtney Quintero, ACE Project Assistant
YERINGTON PAIUTE TRIBE
(775) 783-0200 ex 332
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YPT ACE believes that every child deserves access to a quality education that provides the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to prepare them for a successful career and a fulfilling life.
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YPT ACE creates opportunity for families by allowing them to choose the best learning opportunities for their children
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Web Portal www.yptace.org is where you will register, request services, and complete surveys.
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Contract Work Opportunities:
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