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National JOM Forum

In a collaborative effort between the National Johnson O’Malley Association (NJOMA) Region 1 Representative and the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), a national forum for Johnson O’Malley (JOM) support was started with a virtual kick-off held in July 2026. The nation-wide JOM forum will continue to be held quarterly. The overall purpose of this forum is to provide an opportunity for all JOM contractors across the nation to unite and discuss any challenges with JOM, gain guidance, and share best practices. The collaborative efforts will create a united and consistent support structure for all Indigenous students. The goal is to identify and support all eligible JOM students. The objective is using this forum to collect and share information to assist in the effective management of JOM programs. Each quarterly forum is recorded to document the needs of JOM contractors, and the guidance provided by participants, NJOMA, NIEA, and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Although the forum is geared towards the JOM contractors, all stakeholders in Indian Education are welcome to attend.


Scheduled Meeting:

National Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Quarterly Forum
Hosted by NJOMA Region 1​

October 29 | 10:00 AM (AZ)




National JOM Forum Registration Form

If you are interested in receiving future JOM forum information and meeting invites, please complete the Registration form. This is the only source of contacts that will be used to send forum calendar invites and relevant data. 






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Arizona JOM Quarterly Forum History

In collaboration, the National Johnson O’Malley Association (NJOMA) Region 1 Representative and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) began a state-wide forum for Johnson O’Malley (JOM) support in January 2022. The Arizona wide JOM forum was held quarterly until April 2026. The purpose provided an opportunity for all JOM contractors in Arizona to discuss challenges with JOM, gain guidance, and share best practices. The collaborative efforts created a unified support structure for Arizona Indigenous students. Each quarterly forum documented the needs of JOM contractors, provided guidance from NJOMA and the Bureau of Indian Education. In April 2026, the last collaborative state-wide forum was held. This forum model initiated a JOM-specific webinar series provided by ADE. The JOM forum has since moved into a more national perspective, collaborating with the National Indian Education Association that began in July 2026. 



AZ JOM Quarterly Forum Virtual Recordings and Padlet Link

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​2026 Quarterly Meetings - ended in April 2026

  • ​January 22 Recording:
  • April 23 Recording:​


​2025 Quarterly Meetings

Padlet Link

  • January 23 Recording: https://vimeo.com/1049830544
  • April 24 Recording:
    Password: 
  • July 24 Recording:
    Password: 
  • October 23 Recording:
    Password: 


​2024 Quarterly Meetings
Padlet Link

  • Jan 25, 2024 
  • April 25, 2024 
  • July 18, 2024 Recording:  In Person Meeting
    PowerPoint Presentation
  • October 24, 2024 


​​2023 Quarterly Meetings
Padlet Link

  • Jan 26, 2023 
  • April 27, 2023 
  • July 27, 2023 
  • October 26, 2023 


2022 Quarterly Meetings



AZ Forum Resources



AZ Helpful Website Links



Arizona Wakelet Toolkits
A Wakelet was created to share tips and best practices for JOM programs. These toolkit resources provide a supply of assets that can be drawn on by JOM entities in order to function more effectively. Please Note: The resources in the toolkits  are a collection of resources for JOM participants to select and use at their discretion. They are not directives from NJOMA. Each JOM program is unique and the purpose of the toolkits is to provide options. The toolkits are created through collaborative efforts with JOM stakeholders. If there are resources you use or tips that have helped you with your JOM program, please send to Region1.NJOMA@gmail.com. 


Wakelet Toolkit Topics **UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

  1. Indigenous Education Resources
  2. Allowable Cost Toolkit
  3. Indian Education Committee JOM Toolkit 
  4. JOM History and Background Toolkit 
  5. JOM Training Toolkit (forthcoming)
  6. Region 1 Toolkit
  7. ​Student Count Toolkit 
  8. State JOM Toolkit





COLORADO RESOURCES







JOM Contact Information - Tribes


Tribal Consultation Guide

Intergovernmental agreements and state-tribal compacts are one tool in promoting positive state-tribal relationships and fostering collaborative policy development.  There are many policy issues and aspects of Indian law that require a high degree of state-tribal cooperation.


Nawa. Kuha?ahat. (Greeting in my tribal languages.) Thank you for visiting the National Johnson O'Malley Association, Region 1 resource page, covering the states of Arizona and Colorado. This website is currently under construction. Additional resources will be added as they become available. Please visit often for the latest resource update. 


Kimberly Daingkau-Begay

(Kiowa|Caddo|Pawnee)
Office:  520.696.4088 | NJOMA Cell: 918.442.4154 

Email:  region1.njoma@gmail.com