There is still time to add DEED's Reading Resource webpages to your summer reading list. Start with the Homepage! These webpages are full of great information tied to the Alaska Strategic Reading Plan and Alaska Reads Act.
We would also like to point out that DEED has published some great Family Engagement Resources called support guides. You can find these grade-level specific guides on the Family Engagement Resources webpage. These would make a great printable for families, could be distributed at open house, and/or added as a link to school newsletters or communication emails!
Be sure to subscribe to the monthly Alaska Reading Newsletter if you have not already! Click here to subscribe. You can find the archive of past newsletters here.
Three Virtual Events for Alaska Educators
DEED is recruiting for three virtual events that Alaska educators can join to participate in the assessment item development process for AK STAR, the Alaska Science Assessment, or both!! If you have a strong understanding of Alaska’s current academic standards and currently live in Alaska, we’d love to have you participate!
AK STAR Field Test Item Review
Alaska educators will evaluate and provide feedback on new AK STAR test items, verify alignment to Alaska’s ELA and mathematics academic standards, and review for bias and sensitivity. The review will be held during off contract hours and participants receive a $250 stipend for full participation.
Friday, August 25
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 26
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Alaska Science Assessment Data Review
Alaska educators will review and provide feedback on test item data from the spring 2023 administration. This review will assist DEED and DRC in building operational assessments for future administrations. The data review will be held during off contract hours and participants receive a $100 stipend for full participation.
Wednesday, October 3
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Alaska Science Assessment Item Review
Alaska educators will provide feedback on newly developed test items to be field tested in spring 2024. Selected panelists will review for content, alignment to the K-12 Science Standards for Alaska, and bias and sensitivity. The review will be held during off contract hours and participants receive a $250 stipend for full participation.
Friday, October 6
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 7
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Complete the assessment interest form if you’d like to participate in any of these virtual events. Only completed applications will be considered.
 Free Coding in Minecraft Courses Available to Alaska Teachers
DEED is working with Prodigy Learning to provide the following Virtual Educator Courses for Coding in Minecraft in June and July at no cost to Alaska teachers! The Virtual Educator Courses take place over three, two-hour sessions as listed below.
The courses will go over the basics of Minecraft, explore Coding in Minecraft from the perspective of the students, dive into the Coding in Minecraft portal in detail, and present best practices on using the immersive program with the students.
Use the registration links in the table below to sign up for the free courses. Please feel free to email faye.tanner@alaska.gov with any questions.
Free Coding in Minecraft Course Offerings
APPLY TODAY!
Do you have a passion for literacy for all students?
Do you want to help struggling readers to have that “Aha!” moment?
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development is seeking experienced, committed education professionals to provide direct reading instruction to at-risk students. In addition to working with students, teachers may be called upon to provide adult learning opportunities including lesson demonstrations, coaching, and professional development, depending on their skill sets in those areas.
Both full-time and part-time positions are available.
Positions are open until filled.
Click here to learn more and apply:
ARAI Teacher Recruitment Announcement - updated.pdf (alaska.gov)
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 Registration is Open!
District Grant Deadline!
The time has come to register for the upcoming Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit!
Educational leaders, key staff, and strategic stakeholders, including representation from every district across the state, will convene to improve school safety and well-being in Alaska by both learning and sharing methods to: promote healthy development through trauma-engaged and restorative practices, improve school climate, and be better prepared for any possible school crisis.
DEED has planned the Summit to accommodate teams of up to six from each district. Each district will be provided a small travel grant to help bring in a team that may include administrators, teachers, school counselors, parents, community members, and school board members.
Districts will need to register their teams by Aug 15, 2023 in order to receive a travel grant. Please contact Sharon.fishel@alaska.gov for questions about the grants.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Thursday, September 14, 2023
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center Anchorage, Alaska
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