Based on a humanistic approach and on national effective schooling research findings translated into practices that were tested in actual school settings, the monograph provides elementary teachers of Indian students with techniques and information on how to deal effectively with specific situations common to Indian education. In a "how to" format, the monograph identifies situations/issues as a statement or question and then outlines applicable main ideas, specific techniques, and information. Each section concludes with a list of points to remember and a list of references. Part 1 deals with issues concerning how culture affects the Indian family and the Indian child's education. Part 2 focuses on creating environments that encourage productive Indian student behavior, emphasizing that effective classroom discipline is based on understanding the needs and goals of both the teacher and the Indian learner. Part 3 encompasses the wide range of instructional skills used to maintain an Indian student's involvement in instructional activities by first stimulating, then maintaining, student interest. Part 4 addresses daily planning and use of class time. Part 5 recognizes parents as partners with teachers and gives ideas for building cooperation between home and school. (NEC)