Welcome to Redwood Valley Middle School Indian Education
The Redwood Valley Middle School Indian Education Program serves any self-identified American Indian student in grades 5th through 8th. Our program works to strengthen and promote positive experiences and educational outcomes for our American Indian students by:
Building meaningful relationships
Engaging in communication and conversations
Providing education and professional development
Proposing and supporting policy, systems, and environment changes
Providing guidance and resources
We value language, art, culture, history, perspectives, and the unique gifts and needs of American Indian students. We believe American Indian students can reach their full potential within their school communities through meaningful, equitable, and targeted educational experiences that affirm and value their unique cultural identities.
Kara Siegfried
My name is Kara Siegfried and I am the Middle School American Indian Education Liaison. I am an enrolled member of Cansayapi, where they mark the trees red, otherwise known as the Lower Sioux Indian Community. I graduated from Redwood Valley High School in 2011. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education and Promotion with a minor in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth. I am also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). I have two beautiful children, Lola and Flynn, a fur baby named Denala, and my husband’s name is Alex. I enjoy camping, travelling, and spending time with my family.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Before/After School Tutoring
In-Class Support
IEP Representation
Student Advocate
Mentoring
Culture, Arts, and Language Enrichment Activities
Provide Education and Representation
Provide Staff and Curriculum Development
PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY
Students enrolled at RASD must complete the 506 Form to receive program services. Eligible students include any students who self-identify as American Indian, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, and Canadian First Nations.
Forms must be completed and returned to the Indian Education Office at:
RASD Indian Education
100 George Ramseth Drive
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.78, subdivision 1, states that a school district in which there are 10 or more American Indian students enrolled must establish an AIPAC. An AIPAC may be comprised of parents or guardians of American Indian students, American Indian secondary students, American Indian district staff, American Indian community members, and family members of American Indian students. The AIPAC works closely with the district to help ensure that American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities.
AIPAC 2023-2024 Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, October 4th @ 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17th @ 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jackie Probst, Director of Indian Education
507-644-8124
jprobst@redwoodareaschools.com
Kara Siegfried, RVMS Indian Education Staff
507-644-8723
ksiegfried@redwoodareaschools.com
Holly Larsen, Reede Gray Indian Education Staff
507-644-7220
hlarsen@redwoodareaschools.com
Heidi Linsmeier, Reede Gray Indian Education Staff
507-644-7220
hlinsmeier@redwoodareaschools.com
Dorothy Neis, Reede Gray Indian Education Staff
dneis@redwoodareaschools.com