Department of Education

Mission Statement

The general mission of the Coeur d' Alene Tribe Department of Education is to implement the Tribe's commitment to education which includes the enhancement of the social, moral, and economic well-being of the Coeur d' Alene Tribe and its membership.

Adult Basic Education

ABE offers tutorial assistance for adults who have their GED or high school diploma and need skills as they meet the two requirements listed above. Services may include tutorial assistance, textbooks and materials, and classroom and home study sessions. For more information, contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.

Adult Vocational Training

AVT assists enrolled tribal members, for not more than two years, in obtaining a vocational certification. To be eligible, you must reside within 50 miles of the reservation. Services may include tuition and fees, books and supplies, a monthly living stipend, and support services. Preference is given to Coeur d' Alene tribal members. For more information, contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.

Employment Training and Support Services

Employment Training and Support Services assists eligible applicants with upgrading their job skills. Services may include job search, resume' development and counseling, tuition assistance, work experience, on-the-job-training, transitional assistance, and if necessary financial assistance associated with job start-up requirements/barriers to employment. The main requirements are tribal enrollment, unemployment or underemployment, meet income guidelines, and resides on, and in some cases within 50 miles of, the reservation. For more information, contact the Job Training Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.

Higher Education

** Career Enrichment pages **

HED assists students in acquiring four-year college degrees. Recipients must be tribal members attending classes full-time. Services may include tuition and fees, books and supplies, a monthly living stipend, and support services. Preference is given to Coeur d' Alene tribal members. For more information, contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.

Application Deadlines:

Fall April 25th

Winter and Spring September 25th

Please click on the links below to open each of the forms.

GED Program

GED assists students in attaining their General Education Development certification or high school equivalency diploma. Adults ages 18 or older ( and in some cases 16 and 17 year olds ) are eligible for tutorial assistance. Services may include transportation to and from the N.I.C. testing center, textbooks, and materials, and classroom and home study sessions. Testing fee assistance may be available for tribal members living on the reservation. For more information, contact the Adult Education Service Provider or the Programs Assistant.

Johnson O'Malley Program

JOM offers tutoring and cultural instruction/activities for children enrolled in the local schools in grades preschool thru 12. For more information, contact the Student Services Provider of the Programs Assistant.