Alaskan Resources

Alaskan Resources

Tools to Transition to the New Alaska Standards
Tools for the Transition to the New Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics
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.....

Leadership Resources

Rural Alaska Principal Preparation and Support (RAPPS)
2012 Alaska School Leadership Institute Materials
2011 Alaska School Leadership Institute Materials
2010 Alaska School Leadership Institute Materials
2009 Alaska School Leadership Institute Materials
Professional Learning Communities Resources
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)
Alaska State Literacy Blueprint-Birth To Graduation
The Blueprint can be downloaded here
Literacy website

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.....

eLearning Module from EED: Alaska Steps Toward Educational Progress and Partnership (STEPP)
eLearning Module: 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
application/pdf iconAlaska Principal Walk-Throughs.pdf

 

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.....

FREE-DVD-Principal Walk-Throughs A Tool for Alaskan Instructional Leaders
application/pdf iconPrincipal Walk-Throughs.pdf

THIS DVD IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE!

Produced by Education Northwest through the Alaska Comprehensive Center for the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (EED), this 15-minute video looks at how four principals carry out “walk-throughs” in their schools. Walk-throughs—sometimes called learning walks or data walks—are quick classroom visits that can help principals systematically gather data on instructional practices. Alaska EED is particularly interested in using.....

Alaska State System of Support (SSOS) Operations Manual 2011-2012
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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 Self-Study Tool
application/pdf iconAK self study instructional audit tool 3-2-10.pdf
The Self-Study Tool (SST) was developed to help schools conduct an internal review as part of their school improvement effort. The SST materials are based on the Instructional Audit Tool that has been used throughout Alaska to conduct on-site school audits by external teams of educators. The SST process provides teams from a school community an opportunity to engage in discussion and evidence-based inquiry. It is not intended to be the basis for evaluation or for making comparisons across schools. The end product is not a score, but the.....
State of Alaska Standards, GLE's, and Formative Assessment
Link to AK EED "Standards" web page
This links to the State of Alaska "Standards" web page which contains the AK Content and Performance Standards, GLE's, Formative Assessments, and more important information related to AK State Standards and Performance.
Getting the School Year Started in Rural Alaska: Some tips from an experienced “bush” principal.
application/pdf iconGetting the School Year Started in Rural Alaska(2).pdf
Although this is not a comprehensive list, it is hoped that the following suggestions will help you get off to a good start. First impressions are very important and your first few days in the community and school may set the tone for possibly the rest of the year. These are written for someone new to the principalship in mind as well as new to the “bush.” Courtesy of the AACP, Gary Whiteley, Project Director
Publications for Alaska Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools
Link to AK Native Knowledge Network home page: Publications Culturally Responsive Schools
The following standards have been developed by Alaska Native educators to provide a way for schools and communities to examine the extent to which they are attending to the educational and cultural well being of the students in their care. These "cultural standards" are predicated on the belief that a firm grounding in the heritage language and culture indigenous to a particular place is a fundamental prerequisite for the development of culturally-healthy students and communities associated with that place, and thus is an essential ingredient.....