In Today's Newsletter
1. $1,000 for Teacher Classrooms!
2. E-Rate Informational Webinar
3. Alaska Broadband Office Needs an Aerospace Engineer
4. Traditional Indigenous Foods in School
5. Annual Parent Teacher Association Convention
6. Hiring an Alyeska Reading Academy & Institute Teacher
7. Professional Teaching Practices Commission Handbook
and Code of Ethics
8. Food Strategy Task Force Report
9. Afterschool Heroes
10. Professional Development: Keys to Literacy
11. Apply for a Solo Exhibition Series
12. Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit
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DEED has partnered with DonorsChoose to allocate over $2 million in federal COVID Relief funding to support the efforts of Alaska’s teachers. This funding will go to much-needed classroom supplies. With this investment, over 2,000 of Alaska’s educators will receive up to $1,000 in funding for their classrooms, Funding for eligible projects will be applied shortly after a project is approved and will continue until all available funding has been used. Teachers can request funding through the link below.
In July, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) adopted rule changes to make it easier for Tribal libraries to participate in the E-Rate program, which provides support to eligible schools and libraries for affordable, high-speed broadband services and internal connections. Join a webinar this week to learn more about these rule changes and how your library may be able to participate in the E-Rate program.
Thursday, August 10th
10:00AM AKST
via Zoom
The Technical Working Group (TWG) is part of the Alaska Broadband Office. It is a volunteer advisory group that lends their technical expertise for recommendations on broadband infrastructure development in Alaska. The members of this working group are appointed by the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board.
The only vacancy on the Technical Working Group is for an Aerospace Engineer. Anyone who wants to serve and believes they are qualified for this role is welcome to apply. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, details can be found at the Alaska Broadband Office Website.
For questions, please contact the Alaska Broadband Office via email or phone at anessa.feero@alaska.gov, ced.abo.general@alaska.gov, or 907-269-8159.
The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) understands the importance of serving traditional Indigenous foods and encourages all operators of child nutrition programs (CNP) to source locally grown and raised foods.
FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.
The Alaska PTA Annual Convention is this weekend on August 12th in Anchorage. Topics include: how to run your PTA, fundraising ideas, IRS/non-profit requirements, leadership training, and elections. Special Guest Jordan Durham of Minding Your Mind will also be speaking.
August 12, 2023
9AM - 8PM
Pioneer School House
437 E Third Ave
Anchorage, AK
$50 per person (includes meals)
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The 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.
These positions are fully exempt appointments. Salary will be based on the candidate’s education and experience. The minimum salary, based on a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience, will be $1,988.38 biweekly ($51,697.88 annually) for full time positions. The positions are located in Anchorage and will report directly to the Division Director.
Positions will be open until filled.
PTPC reminds administrators that the following regulation requires the PTPC Handbook for Educators be displayed:
20 AAC 10.310. DISTRIBUTION OF HANDBOOK.
Copies of the Alaska State Professional Teaching Practices Commission’s Handbook for Alaska Educators shall be conspicuously displayed, and available, at every education institution in the state whose employees are members of the teaching profession under AS 14.20.370.
The Handbook can be found here: Alaska State Professional Teaching Practices Commission Handbook for Alaska Educators
Additionally, the staff of the PTPC urges administrators to distribute the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession to all certificated educators and to include the Code of Ethics in professional development annually.
The Code of Ethics can be found here: Code of Ethics Trifold (alaska.gov)
The staff of PTPC is available to present information about the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards at your school district professional development. Contact Executive Director Melody Mann at 907-269-6579* or melody.mann@alaska.gov
*At the recent Superintendent Fly-In, Director Melody Mann's main phone line was published incorrectly. Her correct phone number is the one stated above, 907-269-6579.
Alaskans understand how an interruption in the supply chain could deplete our store shelves of food in a short time span; whether an earthquake, a pandemic, port strikes in the lower 48, or some other debilitating factor, we know we are just one crisis away from a food shortage. The Alaska Food Strategy Task Force (AFSTF), established by House Bill 298, has provided achievable action items in this report to start the vital process of reducing our dependence on outside food sources.
The 36-seat AFSTF divided its members into three committees in late spring according to their expertise and corresponding to three focus areas. The 86-page report addresses:
1) growing the agriculture industry,
2) growing markets for local products, and
3) improving transportation and infrastructure.
As stated in the introduction: "the Alaska Food Strategy Task Force implores you and others who read this report to commit to the work ahead toward greater food independence in our state. The attached report is not intended to collect dust in a file. We eagerly look forward to partnering with you and others to begin bringing these recommendations to fruition."
Earlier this year, the Alaska Afterschool Network recognized six outstanding afterschool professionals who act as everyday superheroes in our youths’ lives.
Alaska's indominable afterschool and summer learning educators are our heroes without the capes! These superheroes go the distance to support, nurture, and grow the young people of their communities. These educators build and support relationships through kindness and passion, inspire learning, and uplift the young people and the community in which they serve.
Are you looking for free professional development that meets the required foundational reading skills addressed in the Alaska Reads Act?
Keys to Literacy is an approved provider by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development to provide a free professional development course that meets these requirements.
Alaska K-6 educators can participate in a hybrid-online course titled Keys to Beginning Reading that totals 46 hours. August 11th is the last day to complete registration for the September-December cohort.
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The Alaska State Museum is issuing a call for entries for its upcoming solo artist exhibition series. Five Alaska artists will be selected for the series, which runs fall of 2024 through spring of 2026. Applications are due Saturday, September 23, 2023 by 9:59 PM Alaska Time. Selected artists will be announced after October 2023.
Artists are strongly encouraged to develop new work for this opportunity (you may use existing work in your application). Applications will be reviewed by a committee of museum staff and artist professionals. Selections will be based primarily on the quality of the submitted work, on the artist’s record of professional activity (artist’s resume), and the exhibition proposal (letter of intent).
To view previous exhibitions, including solo artist exhibitions, see Online Exhibitions.
The deadline for districts to register their teams for the Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit is August 15, 2023 in order to receive a travel grant.
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. During the summit, participants will learn and share methods to: promote healthy development through trauma-engaged and restorative practices, improve school climate, and be better prepared for any possible school crisis.
Read more about the Summit here: Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit | (akschoolsafetyandwellbeing.com)
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. 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 in Anchorage, Alaska
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