Annual Education Report: FY 1992.

Overview & Synopsis

This report describes educational programs and activities funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the 1991-92 school year. The Bureau's Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP) and the education line offices are responsible for assisting schools, school boards, tribes, and other field personnel in achieving effective program operation and management. The Bureau operates 186 schools including 2 colleges, provides funds to 22 tribally controlled community colleges, administers higher education grant programs, administers adult education programs, and funds the American Indian Pre-Law Institute. The report provides information on administrative services; elementary and secondary education programs; exceptional education programs; supplemental support services; postsecondary education programs; management information services; and planning, oversight, and evaluation of Bureau programs. A summary of the Annual American Indian Education Survey covers student enrollment, retention, transfers, and dropouts; high school graduation and dropout rates; results of the student academic achievement testing program; teacher, teacher aide, and counselor numbers, vacancies, and training needs; and principal tenure, years of experience, reasons for leaving, and training needs. Also included is information on the Indian Student Equalization Program, Indian School program adjustments, facilities operation and maintenance, and various other Bureau-funded activities. Appendices include an OIEP organization chart and 1992 budget summary. Report contains many data tables and graphs. (LP)