Federal Programs
Department Overview
Our department supports our district's mission by ensuring all students have access to a high-quality, guaranteed curriculum and that we secure and manage federal resources to enhance educational opportunities for every learner.
We partner with teachers, leaders, and our community to ensure your child receives an excellent education. Our work focuses on two main areas:
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Implementing a clear and consistent curriculum across all schools, so every student learns what they need to succeed.
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Administering federal grants that provide extra resources for our students and staff, ensuring these funds are used effectively and according to all guidelines.
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Federal Programs Director
Delores Noble, is Dziłghᾳ’í Tábᾳᾳhí (Apache Water-Edge) born for Tséńjíkiní (Cliff Dwellers People), with Tséńjíkiní (Cliff Dwellers People) her maternal grandfather, and Tódích’íinii (BitterWater People) her paternal grandfather.
Ms. Noble is a proud alumnus of Valley High School, graduated from Prescott College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and earned a master’s in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. Ms. Noble has been an educator for over 20 years, and an educational leader for more than five (5) years.
Ms. Noble taught in public, grant, and BIE schools and shares her love of Diné language and culture through stories and lessons for all ages.
Ms. Noble authored a book written about her great-great paternal grandmother, ‘Asdzaan Ts’ah in a book published in 2008 and wrote several articles in LEADING THE WAY—The Wisdom of the Navajo People, a series on teaching Diné cultural values in schools.
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Understanding Federal Programs
Our district receives federal funding through various programs designed to support specific educational needs. We administer these programs within all federal, state, and local guidelines, working to maximize their positive impact on our students.