Education

Providing and promoting equitable, inclusive, and Anishinaabe-culturally infused educational opportunities for our Indigenous learners of all ages.

Director of Education
Dana Goodwin Williams
Phone: (218) 935 3513
Dana.Goodwin@whiteearth-nsn.gov
Assistant Director of Education
Trista Ayers
Phone: (218) 935 3514
Trista.Ayers@whiteearth-nsn.gov

Adult Basic Education

The Test

In Minnesota, individuals who do not have a high school diploma may be able to earn a state of Minnesota GED® Diploma by passing the GED test.

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Boys & Girls Club

Who We Are
The mission of White Earth Boys & Girls Clubs is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

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Child Care Assistance/Early Childhood Program

Our Mission
"To provide high-quality, culturally based child development support, services, outreach and advocacy for children, families, child care providers and community on or near the White Earth Reservation to help our children succeed."

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Early Intervention Program

The White Earth Early Intervention Program offers comprehensive child and family centered intervention services for children between the ages of birth and 6 years old. Services are provided by the State through this program based on the needs and preferences outlined by the individualized goals and objectives of children with special needs and their families. These individualized plans are developed by a special team including the child’s family.

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White Earth Student Financial Services

To learn more about White Earth Scholarship Program, Johnson O'Malley, and Education/Travel Assistance, click 'Learn More'.

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White Earth Head Start Programs

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide leadership in the creation and implementation of quality services and programs for children and thier families to maximize their potential as productive and contributing members of society. While ensuring that every child is treatedwith kindness, respect and comfort and is encouraged to acquire developmental skills in a nurturing environment facilitated by Head Start staff.

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Forms

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Education Forms

Contact

Boys & Girls Club
Rice Lake Boys & Girls Club
 
13830 Community Loop
Bagley, MN 56621
Waubun Boys & Girls Club
 
1041 Dutch Street
Waubun, MN 56589
Phone - (218) 473 4994
Mahnomen Boys & Girls Club
 
416 US Hwy 59
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone - (218) 936 3400
Pine Point Boys & Girls Club
 
48075 Pow Wow Highway
Ponsford, MN 56575
Phone - (218) 573 4100
Naytahwaush Boys & Girls Club
 
2531 310th Ave
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
White Earth Boys & Girls Club
 
26310 Crane Road
White Earth, MN 56591
Phone - (218) 983 3174
Elbow Lake Boys & Girls Club
Stay Tuned for More Information!
 
Callaway Boys & Girls Club
Closed until Further Notice
 
CEO
Carol Thompson 
35500 Eagle View Road
White Earth, MN 56569
Assistant CEO
James Hvezda
35500 Eagle View Road
White Earth, MN 56569
CACFP/Grants Compliance Coordinator
Aimee Drift
35500 Eagle View Road
White Earth, MN 56569
White Earth Adult Basic Education
Manager
Melissa Widner
701 East Jefferson Ave
PO Box 478
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Instructor
Vacant 
701 East Jefferson Ave
PO Box 478
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Office Phone - (218) 936-8355
Fax - (218) 935-0708
White Earth Child Care/Early Childhood Programs
White Earth Child Care & Learning Center
White Earth Child Care & Learning Center
 
35609 Eagle View Road
Ogema, MN 56569
Main Number - (218) 935 6270
Mahnomen Child Care & Learning Center
Mahnomen Child Care & Learning Center
 
2254 College Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone - (218) 935 0314
Fax - (218) 935 3007
Nay-Tah-Waush Child Care & Learning Center
Nay-Tah-Waush Child Care & Learning Center
 
3076 Workforce Center Rd.
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone - (218) 936 2221
Fax - (218) 936 2220
White Earth Child Care Office Staff
Program Director
Sue Heisler
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
Program Assistant
Whitney Lende
Child Care Assistance / Scholarship Specialist
Jessica Harstad
Center Coordinator
Allison Gordon
Community Outreach
Child Care Community Outreach Specialist
Casey Francis
Education and Training
Child Care Curriculum Specialist / Trainer
Sue Heisler
Licensing
Childhood Specialist / Licensor
Kim Lage
Library / Smart Play Spot
Librarian / Curriculum Support
Carissa Winter
White Earth Head Start Programs
White Earth Head Start Center
 
35966 Eagle View Road
Ogema, MN 56569
Phone - (218) 983 3285
Classroom 1 - (218) 983 3285, ext. 1330

Mailing Address

White Earth Head Start
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591

Pine Point Head Start
 
48075 Pow Wow Hwy.
Ponsford, MN 56575
Head Start Phone: - (218) 573 4109
Early Head Start Phone -  (218) 573 4134
Mahnomen Head Start
 
2222 College Rd.,
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Head Start Phone: - (218) 983 3285 ext. 2231
Early Head Start Phone - (218) 983 3285 ext. 2230
Naytahwaush Head Start
 
242 Church Street
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Phone -  (218) 983 3285
Classroom 1 -  (218) 983 3285, Ext. 3400
Waubun Head Start
 
3317 US Highway 59
Waubun, MN 56589
Phone -  (218) 473 3220
Fax - (218) 473 3020
Rice Lake Head Start
 
13830 Community Loop
Bagley, MN 56621
White Earth Student Financial Services
Scholarship Manager
Kimberly Scott-Neisen
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
White Earth Scholarship Program
Attn:
Virginia Smith
P.O. Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
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