Early Learning and the Alaska Reads Act
The Alaska Reads Act created three opportunities for
school district early education programs:
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Alaska Early Education Program Standards (EEP Standards), 0.5 Formula Funding for 4- and 5-year-olds enrolled in state approved Early Education Programs (EEP-ADM), and the Early Education Program Grant (EEP Grant).
Virtual resources to inform and support districts in taking advantage of these opportunities are available throughout the school year.
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Implementing EEP Standards for State Approved High-Quality Early Education Program and 0.5 ADM funding
Registration required. Click the link to register.
Who: Administrators and/or Program Coordinators
Purpose:
Support implementation of the Alaska Early Education Program Standards
Support districts as they prepare to apply for
EEP-ADM
When:
2nd Thursday of select months, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Next session October 10, 10:00a.m.
Topic:
Consultation Requirement and EEP Standards Section 6 Family Engagement
Click the link for recordings, upcoming dates and additional information.
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Q&A: AK Reads for Early Education Programs
Registration required. Click the link to register.
Who: Administrators and/or Program Coordinators
Purpose:
- Improve understanding of the early learning components of the Alaska Reads Act.
- Facilitate communication between DEED and school district early education programs (EEP).
- Answer questions.
- Facilitate problem solving amongst EEP Programs.
When:
4th Thursday of select months, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
(Beginning October 24, 1:00p.m.)
Click the link for upcoming dates and additional information.
Contact jayne.mcfarland@alaska.gov with questions.
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Alaska schools can get free resources to help address youth tobacco, vaping, and nicotine use including new material for young students and links between tobacco use and mental health. Many Alaska students are struggling with tobacco and nicotine use.
Almost 1 out of 4 high school students (23%) used a tobacco product. This includes all types of tobacco and nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and nicotine pouches. That’s according to new 2023 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey data.
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 ACPE’s 7th Annual ACAC Training
Registration for ACPE’s 7th Annual ACAC Training is now open!
REGISTER ONCE and join us on Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday between
September 17 and October 15, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a variety of unique live sessions from almost 50 Guest Presenters!
WHAT IS THE ACAC TRAINING?
The annual Alaska College & Career Advising Consortium or ACAC Training is a free professional development opportunity that equips individuals with knowledge, resources, and tools to better support and guide students and adult learners in their planning and preparation for postsecondary education and career training programs in Alaska. The ACAC Training fosters partnership development and encourages engaging in statewide efforts to improve the lives of Alaskans through access to postsecondary education and career training.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE ACAC TRAINING?
Representatives from Alaska’s educational institutions, state agencies, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native Tribal Organizations, and local non-profit organizations whose shared mission is to serve, inspire, and empower every Alaskan to dream, plan for, and achieve career training and/or college credentials.
For more information, please reach out to Dominika Szpotanska, ACAC Coordinator.
Join Us!
The District Communication Hub - Nov. 6th at 2:00pm OR Nov. 7th at 10:00am
Audience: Districts and Educational Agencies
Description: Join us to explore the District Communication Hub, launched alongside TEACH-AK: The Educator Application & Certification Hub for Alaska. This new online system is designed to streamline the certification and renewal process for educators by providing real-time information to districts. Come learn how to navigate the Hub and support your educators.
The Teacher Application & Certification Hub Alaska (TEACH-AK) - Nov. 6th at 4:00pm
Audience: Educators
Description: Join us to explore this new online system designed to simplify the certification and renewal process for educators. This presentation will guide you through the key features of the TEACH-AK dashboard, where you can view, download, and print your active certificates. You'll gain a clear understanding of the renewal process, how to add endorsements, how to monitor the status of your current certificate, and more! By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge, and tools needed to confidently navigate TEACH-AK and efficiently manage your certification needs.
 The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the top honors bestowed by the U.S. Government to K-12 STEM teachers. Each year, up to 110 outstanding educators from across the country may be recognized by the White House for their passion, dedication, and impact in the classroom.
Learn more about this prestigious award, and how nominating a teacher for PAEMST can change their life.
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ACPE’s Kids2Careers Early Career Explorers FREE educational resources incorporate career exploration alongside traditional subjects to be used in the classroom or at home. Students build a strong foundation to better understand the importance of academics, extracurricular activities, and healthy study habits as it relates to future career goals. (Flexible grade levels.)
Download Resources Here: https://acpe.alaska.gov/PLANNING/Request
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ACPE’s Kids2Careers offers a variety of FREE resources and activities to help 5th-12th grade students explore and plan for education and career training options after high school. In addition to Postsecondary Planning Tools, Success Steps for Students and Guiding Steps for Families, Educators can apply for any or all of the following: 6-Lesson Classroom Curriculum, Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussions (tiered for different grades), and Postsecondary Pathway Presentations to help Juniors and Seniors track time sensitive steps and familiarize with helpful planning tools. (Distance delivery options and flexible grade levels.)
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Learn More & Apply Here: https://acpe.alaska.gov/K2C/Educators
Keys to Literacy Professional Development
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Keys to Literacy: Keys to Beginning Reading course
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is excited to announce a new K-3 Alaska Reads Act course. A Keys to Literacy asynchronous course is now live and available on Alaska DEED’s e-learning platform.
This course is approved by the DEED to meet the regulatory statute requirements outlined in the Alaska Reads Act. Upon successful completion of this course, educators must submit their course certificate to AK Teacher Certification to add the K-3 AK Reads Act Reading Endorsement to their Teacher Certificate.
Keys to Beginning Reading is a 45-hour course designed by Keys to Literacy founder Joan Sedita, and tailored specifically for Alaska educators. It is a practical course that provides the background knowledge needed to teach all the components of beginning reading instruction. The instructional practices are designed to easily transfer to classroom lessons and can be integrated with any reading curriculum or published reading program.
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