The overall function of the Education Department is to provide assistance to the students in community and all tribal members, whether it is children or adults. The Tule River Education provides services in tutoring, homework assistance, college prep assistance, graduation incentives, field trips and college funding.

The mission of the Tule River Education Department is to provide the educational assistance needed so that all our students can perform at their highest academic potential. The Education Department works directly with the Porterville Schools.

The Education Department provides assistance at two locations. Towanits Indian Education Center located on the reservation is staff with 15-20 employees. This facility features a large library, computer lab and the Waterford and Success Maker Program. The Tule River Indian Study Center offers individualized tutoring service. The Study Center has a small ratio of students to teacher to provide more effective learning. Both locations have qualified teachers to tutor and provide homework assistance. Both Centers offer summer school programs that focus on reading, writing, math and cultural enrichment.

The Education Department offers services that include:

• Adult Education Scholarships for
• Part-time college and university
• On-line college and university
• Career Specific Programs
• Graduation Incentives
• Educational Field Trips
• GED and High School Diploma Program
• Butterfield High School Satellite Program
• Student Academic Incentives
• Summer Youth Work Program
• Summer Internship Program
• WIA Department

Soon to open is the new Tribal Kindergarten though 3rd grade school.
This school will offer state standard curriculum along with cultural and language classes taught daily.