The California Indian Education Directors Association (CIEDA) was formed in 2005  by a group of American Indian Education Center Directors from throughout California.  Our goals are to promote the ongoing growth and success of programs serving the unique cultural and educational needs of American Indian students in our communities. 

The 27 American Indian Indian Education Centers are authorized by Article 6, sections 33380-33383, of the California Education Code (EC), and operate in California as educational resources to the Indian students, their parents, and the public schools in their communities. See American Indian Education Centers for a directory. Staff at the district and school levels are urged to collaborate with the Indian education center in their area. Personnel from these centers are important resources to assist in determining the needs of Indian students, their teachers, and others involved in the educational process.