Alaska College and Career Guidance Interview & Findings Report

The Alaska College and Career Guidance Interviews & Findings Report takes a closer look at how career guides and advisors are making a difference for Alaska’s students.

Alaska Reads Act – Parent Book

The Alaska Reads Act, Alaska's Strategic Reading Plan, and Alaska's Education Challenge are interwoven plans with a focus on one common goal; reading proficiency for all of Alaska's Students. This resource is a brief summary of information for parents. It provides resources for what to expect and how to help support developing strong readers.

Alaska Strong Resources for Educators

The importance of creating a space where families feel comfortable and safe to share their strengths and their challenges is critical. The following resource provides a series of discussion questions around key topics including ones that can be used in informal settings with families. By creating intentional conversations that will help school staff and families discuss family strengths and needs, you can begin working together to support students both in and out of school.

Alaska’s READING PLAYBOOK – A Practical Guide for Teaching Reading

Best Practices for Orienting Families

Holding parent meetings at the beginning of the year is a good way to start building family relationships. The first few weeks of school are key to ensuring families are prepared and aware of ways they can partner with school staff to support their child’s learning. This resource reviews best practices for orientations, and provides a sample questionnaire.

Bridging to the Future Framework

The Bridging Framework is a tool to understand where, when & how students receive support to prepare for the future. Students have better postsecondary outcomes when they have access to systemic and holistic planning throughout their school careers. Schools can use this tool as a guide to inventory and enhance the spectrum of support for students. The Bridging to the Future Framework can help school leaders inventory their school district’s postsecondary strengths and gaps.