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Unpacking Priorities: A Community Conversation

Educational Impact of CARES $$ Well Spent Dates: March 31, 2021 Time: 3:45–5:15 pm AKST Audience: Alaskans Registration: http://bit.ly/3bJpHRH Hey, Alaskans! Join the conversation about how federal stimulus funding impacts education and how you can support your schools to get the most out of these funds.  

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Science Curriculum Topic Study Makers Workshop

6-class series begins Feb. 11, 2021 Join Science Curriculum Topic Study authors Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel for six interactive sessions. Together, participants will develop a shared bank of applied science lessons aligned to Alaska Science Standards and designed to engage students in content and concepts related to science and engineering. Register by Jan. 20, 2021 to receive a free …

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Professional Book Studies

Book studies begin February 9, 2021 As lifelong readers and leaders, we know the value of reading and learning together at the student level, but rarely do we get the chance to read and learn together as educators. With this in mind, leaders at Region 16 Comprehensive Center and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Learning have developed two …

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Teaching Early Literacy Remotely

6-part series begins Jan. 11, 2021 How do you teach a K-3 student to read remotely? Join the experts from REL Northwest to learn about implementing evidence-based early literacy practices in a remote learning environment. This series will cover five topics designed to help educators engage students and provide support to early learners: Jan. 11 – Increasing Instructional Intensity Jan. 25 …

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New Leadership

Alaska taps longtime educator and leader Bernie Sorenson as new director The Region 16 Comprehensive Center, serving Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, has new leadership. Bernie Sorenson, of Alaska, joined the Center in July as director, joining co-directors Jeneen Hartley in Oregon and Beth Geiger in Washington. Sorenson most recently served as a program coordinator for the Alaska Department of Education …