JOHNSON O'MALLEY PROGRAM

The Johnson O'Malley Act was created in 1934 to provide supplemental assistance to educate Indian students entering public schools. In 1975 the JOM program became part of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act. Under this act, Indian tribes contract the administration of JOM funds for eligible Indian Students residing within their jurisdiction. The Glenpool Indian Education Program provides the operational support for JOM in contracts with the Muscogee Creek Nation. Students must be a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe to be eligible.

JOM SERVICES

• Documentation (CDIB) must be provided with proof of Tribal membership

• Advisement for students with attendance, academic and behavioral concerns

• Advisement and information concerning leadership opportunities including camps, writing competitions, art competitions and cultural activities.

• Current information concerning scholarship opportunities

• Referral services for family needs.

• Indian Education Committee

• Recognition of graduating JOM seniors

• S.T.A.R. Program for eligible Choctaw students. Incentive Awards for perfect attendance, A and A/B honor roll.

• Chickasaw Honor Club

The Indian Education Program came into existence in 1972 now known as the Title VII Program. This was one of the first programs to address the educational concerns of urban American Indians. The Glenpool Indian Education Title VII Program provides a variety of services to students of American Indian descent enrolled in grades PK-12th.

NO BLOOD QUANTUM IS NECESSARY BUT DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED

TITLE VII SERVICES

• Advisement and guidance regarding students' attendance, academics, scholarships and career opportunities

• Native American Student Association at the Middle School and High School

• Referral services for family needs

• Elementary Reading Specialist

• Tutoring at all sites