ACE Program
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Cokv Kerretv Enhopoke “Educational Choice”
About: The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Accessing Choices in Education Project enhances student and family educational choice by creating a Service Provider System that includes evidence-based, culturally responsive service options to improve Native American student academic outcomes. A variety of education options and services are offered, from which parents or students can choose. We look forward to providing additional support to students, families, and communities within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation.
- American Indian/Alaska Native Student
- Attending School and Residing in the Muscogee Nation Reservation Boundaries
- Enrolled in Pre-K-12th Grade
MCN Cultural Experience – Educational Trunk Request
PK-12th Grade
Application for Group Requests
The MCN Cultural Experience- Educational Trunk Encounter is a hands-on, cultural experience for students, PK-12th Grade in classrooms and communities. ACE Cultural Academics Specialist utilizes Mvskoke artifacts and lesson plans to bring this cultural learning opportunity to life for students. During each encounter, 5th-12th grade students will engage in an enrichment activity (PK-4th enrichment activities are under development).
Indigenous Readers – “Read Across America”
PK-12th Grade
Application Opens January 8, 2024 at Noon (While supplies last)
Virtual session to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy.
Cultural Labs
PK-12th Grade
School Requests:
Email Britteny Cuevas at [email protected]
Upcoming Events:
*11.18.23_Pumpkin Baskets_Beggs
Cultural Labs will provide a learning experience centered around art experimentation. Students will gain insight into Mvskoke art through hands-on activities such as moccasin making, painting, creating cornhusk dolls, beading and storytelling. These labs culturally enrich students’ knowledge of Mvskoke people while also incorporating a variety of styles and methods of contemporary Mvskoke artists.
College Application Fee Assistance
12th Grade
Application Opens December 1, 2023 at Noon – Until Funds Are Exhausted
College Application Fee Assistance provides financial assistance up to $60 (reimbursement with proper documentation), to students enrolling in a college they will attend Fall semester after graduation from high school. Application processing is first come, first served. College Application Fee Assistance closes when funds are exhausted.
Fee Assistance is a reimbursement-based service for payments made between October 1, 2023-August 31, 2024
College Concurrent Fee Assistance
11th-12th Grade
Spring 2024 Application will open April 15, 2024
College Concurrent Fee Assistance is up to $500 per semester for tuition, fees and/or books. Application processing is first come, first served. College Concurrent Fee Assistance closes when funds are exhausted. Students can only receive funding once during October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024. Spring 2024 Assistance Applications Open April 15, 2024. If funding is available Summer 2024 Assistance Will Be Offered.
Industry Certification Fee Assistance
12th Grade
Application Opens December 1, 2023 at Noon – Until Funds Are Exhausted
Industry Certification Fee Assistance provides financial assistance up to $200 (reimbursement with proper documentation), for students who seek a credential recognized by business and industry. Application processing is first come, first served. Industry Certification Fee Assistance closes when funds are exhausted.
Fee Assistance is a reimbursement-based service for payments made between October 1, 2023-August 31, 2024
Indigenous Readers – ELEMENTARY Session #6
PK-5th Grade
Application Opens February 5, 2024 at Noon while supplies last
ACE Indigenous Readers- Elementary Session #6 is a virtual event for students where stories are read ‘aloud’. The topics of the stories focus on enhancing student’s understanding of the value of family and communities, native culture, determination, and resiliency. By hearing each story brought to life in a literary adventure, ACE hopes to foster a love for books and Indigenous authors. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy.
MCN Cultural Experience – Meet the Artist – Virtual Session #2
PK-12th Grade
Application Accepted June 3, 2024 at Noon while supplies last
Indigenous Readers – MIDDLE SCHOOL Session #3
5th-8th Grade
Application Opens April 1, 2024 at Noon while supplies last
ACE Indigenous Readers- Middle School Session #3 is a virtual event for students where stories are read ‘aloud’. The topics of the stories focus on enhancing student’s understanding of the value of family and communities, native culture, determination, and resiliency. By hearing each story brought to life in a literary adventure, ACE hopes to foster a love for books and Indigenous authors. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy.
MCN Cultural Experience – Meet the Artist – Virtual Session #1
PK-12th Grade
Service Closed
Connecting our Native students to culture, art, and various artists. This session will teach students about the importance of ribbon vests and ribbon skirts. Students will receive an enrichment bundle.
STEM
PK-12th Grade
Coming Spring of 2024
Education Materials
PK-12th Grade
Service Closed
The purpose of the ACE Education Materials option is to provide students with materials to assist in their educational success at school.
Indigenous Readers – “The Joy of Reading” REPLAY
PK-12th Grade
Service Closed
For students who couldn’t attend the in-person event on 09.21.23. Students receive a book bundle.
Indigenous Readers – Elementary – Replay Sessions 4/5
PK-5th Grade
Service Closed
For students who have not previously participated in Sessions 4 and 5. Students who sign up and complete the end of session survey will receive a book bundle. **Book Bundles have limited quantities. Service will close when items have been claimed.
Indigenous Readers – “The Joy of Reading”
PK-12th Grade
Service Closed
This in-person event will be held at the Glenpool Conference Center on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:00am. Check-in begins at 9:00am. Joy Harjo will read her newest book, “Remember”. The first 200 eligible students will receive lunch and a book bundle including “Remember” and Joy Harjo’s memoir.
Indigenous Readers – Middle School – Replay Session 2
5th-8th Grade
Service Closed
For students who have not previously participated in Session 2. Students who sign up and complete the end of session survey will receive a book bundle. **Book Bundles have limited quantities. Service will close when items have been claimed.
ACT Test Prep Workshop – November 15, 2023
8th-12th Grade
Service Closed
MCN ACE provides students with a practical, hands-on workshop designed to increase student’s ACT© test scores. The workshop covers general test-taking strategies as well as focused interventions for English, Math, Reading, and Science questions. At the workshop, students will receive notes and concepts discussed in the presentation. Upon completion of the workshop, students will also receive a Texas Instruments TI-84 calculator to assist with the math portion of the test. *Students will be referred to the Muscogee Nation Employment & Training Department for assistance with ACT testing fees.