In the last 5 to 10 years, various organizations and federal agencies have identified and given recognition to projects using exemplary educational practices with Indian student populations. This document describes 15 innovative, often grassroots, projects previously validated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Office of Indian Education, or other organizations. Each entry outlines program goals; identifies 1 of the 10 National Education Goals for American Indians and Alaska Natives addressed by the program; discusses demographics, program components, Native American context, and evaluation and validation procedures; and lists indicators of project success. Programs include such features as: (1) culturally based literacy education, computer instruction, GED preparation, occupational awareness education, or parenting education in programs designed for the specific needs of Indian adults; (2) instruction in radio journalism and broadcasting for reservation K-12 students; (3) a master's in education program with emphasis on Indian gifted education; (4) dropout prevention through Native-language and cultural education; (5) an after-school program aimed at substance abuse prevention; (6) home-based instruction for children aged 0-5 and their families; (7) use of computers and other technology in a bilingual bicultural program; (8) language and cultural education drawing on both human resources (elders) and technology; (9) teacher professional development in holistic approaches to language arts and guidance; (10) a buddy program linking kindergarten students with mentors in grades 6-8; (11) extensive instructional and support services for limited-English-proficient students in an ethnically diverse middle school; and (12) restructured curriculum to respond to cultural diversity, communication problems, dysfunctional families, and transient students. The National Education Goals for American Indians and Alaska Natives, the Indian America: Goals 2000, and National Education Goals are listed and describe agency recognition programs. Appendixes contain information on the Lab Network and Agencies/Recognition programs, and a list of abbreviations/acronyms. (SV)