MISSION

Our primary mission is to advocate for Native Americans through recruitment, retention, multicultural curriculum enrichment specifically Indian Education For All (IEFA), and the provision of culturally appropriate student support services for
Native American Indian students entering and enhancing
their teaching professions.

American Indian Big Sky Projects (AIBSP or Big Sky Projects) have assisted 54 students in becoming teachers from the Career Ladder, Teacher & Personnel, and Indian Professional Development (IPD) Projects.  Currently, Big Sky Projects have two IPD projects; Teacher Education for All in Montana (TEAM) and Indian Education Implementation for All (IEDIA).

March 2009--A new proposal was submitted in March to the Department of Indian Education for future funding. According to their website, notification for funding is slated for July 2009.

April 2009--Currently, the Big Sky Projects do not have any seats to fill in either the TEAM or IEDIA project. 

Related web sites to visit: Teacher Education Program at MSU Billings (Educational Theory & Practice) Teacher Certification at MSU Billings (Certification and Field Experiences) MSU Billings College of Education MSU Billings Undergraduate Catalog

Pam Kane, Administrative Assistant Email: pkane@msubillings.edu

For more information, call the main office:(406) 657-2185