Alaskan Resources

The Department of Education & Early Development has created a comparison tool for to support the transition to the new standards. This tool can be used to assist educators in analyzing the commonalities and differences between the new standards and the Fourth Edition reading, writing, and mathematics standards (Grade Level Expectations).. This tool is a start toward the transition, and districts may choose to augment the document with more detail. All districts will continue to administer the Standards Based Assessments, which are aligned to.....

Domain Resources

Rural Alaska Principal Preparation and Support (RAPPS)
RAPPS is a comprehensive leadership development program focused on preparation of principals for high poverty and remote Alaska schools, and support for those who are currently serving in those schools. The program consists of three components: 1) preservice, 2) induction, and 3) training and technical assistance for principals in high need districts. Funded by the US Department of Education: School Leadership Grant Program (CFDA#84.363A)
Tools to Transition to the New Alaska Standards
The Department of Education & Early Development has created a comparison tool for to support the transition to the new standards. This tool can be used to assist educators in analyzing the commonalities and differences between the new standards and the Fourth Edition reading, writing, and mathematics standards (Grade Level Expectations).. This tool is a start toward the transition, and districts may choose to augment the document with more detail. All districts will continue to administer the Standards Based Assessments, which are aligned to.....
CAI Institute Resources-March 8 & 9, 2012 at the BP Education Center
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provided training for district-based teams in Alaska in the implementation of effective curriculum management strategies. The institute helped districts in identifying next steps toward having manageable, locally informed, and efficiently-operating curriculum practices. The listed materials are provided by facilitator Susan McCauley, PhD, and are available for download.
CAI Institute Resources-November 9 & 10, 2011
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development has provided training for district-based teams in Alaska in the implementation of effective curriculum management strategies. The resources listed above are from the November 9 and 10 Institute in Anchorage
Alaska State Literacy Blueprint-Birth To Graduation

The Blueprint was created by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development and a State Literacy Team of Alaskan educators, to focus on the development of children's literacy from birth to graduation. The Blueprint is intended to provide guidance to policymakers, districts, school and community leaders, educators and families about ways to support all children in becoming literate and prepared to fully participate in their chosen.....

New Alaska Standards
Driven by a desire to better prepare graduates for college and careers, the department with the support of Alaska educators and stakeholders has revised the English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards to adequately prepare Alaskan students to compete globally. The Standards were adopted June 2012.
eLearning Module from EED: Alaska Steps Toward Educational Progress and Partnership (STEPP)
This course is for school and district staff participating in Alaska STEPP. The course is organized into 17 chapters. The first chapter is an overview of the purpose and process of Alaska STEPP. The remaining 16 chapters outline other specific details in navigating STEPP and applying it to the School and District Improvement process. 1. To access this course, you must first login as a user at www.eed.state.ak.us/ELearning/ 2. After successfully logging in, you will see a Welcome page. On the right hand side of the page is a link for.....
Principal Walk-Throughs

 

Principal Walk-throughs: A Tool for Alaska Instructional Leaders, was produced by Education Northwest through the Alaska Comprehensive Center in a partnership with the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (EED). This set of materials provides the tools necessary to develop understanding of the purpose of a walk-through, and some essentials necessary to conduct.....

AKSCI Science Curriculum
After a monumental effort by the team at the Geophysical Institute at UAF, the new AKSCI science curriculum is now ready and available for use by district throughout the state. While this curriculum was created with the Yukon Flats School District in mind, it is available to, and should be applicable to, all 54 of our districts in the state. Briefly, it is a spiraling, integrated curriculum that teaches concepts in earth, physical, and life sciences in each year. It is a complete K-12 curriculum; however, districts, sites, or teachers are.....
COI Webinar Series: Using DWW Resources to Support SIG Grantees in Adolescent Literacy
The Center on Instruction has released a series of five webinar modules designed to provide key adolescent literacy principles and practices to support the federally funded School Improvement Grants (SIG). The webinar modules introduce the Center on Instruction (COI) and Doing What Works (DWW) websites' tools and resources and address 1) school leadership, 2) research overview, 3) explicit vocabulary instruction in middle and high school, 4) text discussion, and 5) intensive interventions for struggling readers. Also included for each module.....
CAI Institute Resources - Formative and Common Assessments - Nov 8/9, 2010

Julia Payne-Lewis from Measured Progress was the presenter for these sessions. Her focus was on developing an understanding of effective strategies for applying GLEs, competencies and learning targets to the development and use of Common Formative Assessments.

CAI Institute - Enacted Curriculum - Nov 8/9,2010

These powerpoints were use by Ben Jones, Director of Research & Development for

The Standards Company - www.standardsco.com

Introduction to the Enacted Curriculum, Part A - This powerpoint is from the first session. In this session, we will discuss some of the basic terminology used to investigate the Enacted Curriculum and set the stage for deeper.....

The Alaska Arts Education Consortium (AAEC)
The Alaska Arts Education Consortium (AAEC) is an affiliation of school districts, organizations and individuals committed to preparing and supporting educators so that they can teach the arts across the curriculum. Mission Statement Their mission is to promote high achievement for all Alaskan students in and through the arts by: * Creating and sustaining communication networks * Initiating and strengthening community partnerships * Preparing and supporting educators through professional development.
Meaningful Exposure to Content Standards
"Content standards" are broad statements of what students should know and be able to do as a result of their public school experience. In addition to providing "meaningful opportunities" for students in state assessed reading, writing, mathematics, and science standards, districts are expected to provide "meaningful exposure" to content standards not tested by the state so that students receive a balanced education. The concept of meaningful exposure comes from a ruling by Judge Gleason in Moore v State of Alaska.
Alaska State System of Support (SSOS) Operations Manual 2011-2012
Alaska State System of Support (SSOS) Operations Manual, Building Local Capacity, 2011-2012 The Alaska SSOS's mission is to support districts as they build their capacity to implement sustainable school improvement strategies with fidelity. Authority for developing and implementing a system of support for districts and schools comes from both State and Federal law. This document provides an overview of the SSOS program and resources that are available to districts and schools in Alaska.
Alaska Native Knowledge Network (ANKN)
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network (ANKN) is an AKRSI partner designed to serve as a resource for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. It has been established to assist Native people, government agencies, educators and the general public in gaining access to the knowledge base that Alaska Natives have acquired through cumulative experience over millennia. Anyone wishing to participate in the Alaska Native Knowledge Network or contribute to the development of the resources in this.....
Alaska History & Cultural Studies
Alaska's History & Cultural Studies provides students, teachers and others interested in the state access to a rich source of facts and viewpoints about Alaska and its history. There are six UNITS, each encompassing an important theme or historical period. Linked to the UNITS you'll find extensive information that includes an historical account of that era, stories of the people who lived then, photographs, maps, oral history, letters and other primary resources.