Indigenous Education Commissioner's Advisory Council
Indigenous Education Commissioner's Advisory Council
Commissioner Betty A. Rosa convened the state's first Indigenous Education Commissioner’s Advisory Council in 2022. The council, comprised of representatives of the federally and state-recognized Indigenous Nations with government-to-government relationships with the state of New York, advises the commissioner and department on educational matters regarding Indigenous students and communities. The council also serves as a gathering place to share ideas, develop new initiatives, and ensure that all Indigenous students have access to educational and social emotional-programs to support college and career readiness.
Office of Indigenous Education Coordinator Clarissa Jacobs, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa, and Mohawk Tribe Sub-Chief Agnes Jacobs at the first Indigenous Education Commissioner's Advisory Council meeting in 2022.