Prospective Diné Language Teachers
Join us and learn about certification pathways, apprenticeship and mentorship opportunities, professional development events, and how we can ensure the Diné language thrives for future generations.
Registration is open to 6 selected Diné language speakers interested in taking the Navajo Nation OSCAD Diné Language and Culture Assessment, and to only 18 Diné Language Teachers with a 520 certification, including community members. Those who attend will receive a Professional Development Certificate.
To schedule an information session:
Nathaniel Brown, Diné Community Language Recruitment & Retention Specialist
nbrown@nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org
Information Session
March 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 3 PM
Albuquerque, NM
(IN PERSON)
For Prospective Diné Language Teachers
Information Session
May 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 3 PM
Gallup, NM
(IN PERSON)
For Prospective Diné Language Teachers
Professional development
February 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Zoom
Part I
Hero Twins, Rainbow, Our Father Sun
Navajo Traditional Teachings Presentation by:
Nathaniel Brown
Professional development
February 7, 2026 | 8 AM to 4 PM
Chinle, AZ
(IN PERSON)
Part II
Hero Twins, Rainbow, Our Father Sun Navajo Traditional Teachings Presentation by:
Nathaniel Brown
Professional development
February 28, 2026 | 9 AM to 3 PM
Shiprock, NM
Dream Diné Charter School
(IN PERSON)
Naadą́ą́’ Bits’ą́ą́dóó ‘Íhoo’aah w/ Cultural Foundation by:
Dr. Audra Platero
LIMITED SPACE NOTICE
Registration is open to 7 selected Diné language speakers interested in taking the Navajo Nation OSCAD Diné Language and Culture Assessment, and to only 25 Diné Language Teachers with a 520 certification, including community members. Those who attend will receive a Professional Development Certificate.
DLCA Test PREP TRAINING & TESTING OPPORTUNITY
JUNE 6, 2026 | 8 AM to 5 PM
Albuquerque, NM
NISN
(IN PERSON)
Diné Language & Culture Assessment Test Prep Training
DLCA Testing day
JUNE 12, 2026 | 8 AM to 5 PM
Albuquerque, NM
NISN
(IN PERSON)
Diné Language & Culture Assessment Test
Administered by the Navajo Nation- OSCAD Office
Limited spots available. Recruiting 7 non-520 certified Diné Language Teachers. If interested, please visit registration link to inquire.
If you have questions, contact Chael, chael@nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org or (505) 803-7360 or Geneva, geneva@nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org or (505) 933-4101.
Funding for the Diné Language Mentor & Apprentice Program is provided by NISN.
