Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Early Learning 


U p coming Webex Training 

Trauma Informed Programs
with Mark Lackey (CCS),  Sharon Fishel (DEED School Safety) and  ROCK Mat-Su.

January 17, 2019
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Phone In 
(650) 479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 807 711 575

Utilizing Reports in Curriculum Planning

February 15, 2019
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Phone In
(855) 244-8681 (US/Canada)
Access code: 808 406 614

Save the Date!
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Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Institute
April 1-3, 2019
The Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, AK

Child, Adolescent, & Family Behavioral Health Conference
April 3-5, 2019
The Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, AK

Earthquake Resources for Families, and Early Childhood Educators

thread's updated website shares resources for those who have experienced, or are assisting in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Additionally, the Department of Education and Early Development's list of Natural Disaster Resources for Schools and Families may be accessed here. 
Alaska Comes in First at Work to Protect Kids from Tobacco

 

Reports show that tobacco prevention, and smoking cessation programs have reduced smoking among high school students by 43% in Alaska. Overall, findings also show that nationwide the U.S. has reduced smoking to record lows! Find out more at www.tobaccofreekids.org  

 

Additionally, The Growing Up Tobacco-Free (GUTF) in Alaska Project through RurAL CAP works with 23 Head Start communities in the promotion of tobacco prevention through education and awareness. Please visit the GUTF page at RurAL CAP's website for additional information.  
Early Learning Happenings in Alaska 

Wasilla, AK- The CCS Early Learning program received recognition from the director of the Office of Head Start, Dr. Deborah Bergeron. 

Nome, AK - Kawerak Head Start  received funding from the Rasmuson Foundation that will help modernize, and expand the local Head Start building.

Klukwan, AK - Preschool and kindergarten students shared their Tlingit language through a winter performance by singing  Daa sa iyateen Shi (What do you see?).

Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK - Although the temperatures are freezing up top, children at Fred Ipalook Elementary are still playing hard at their school's indoor playground.

Alaska Awarded a PDG B-5 Grant!

Alaska is among 45 states and territories that were awarded a total of $250 million dollars through competitive grant from the Administration for Children and Families. You may read about the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program as well as find out which states received funding, and how much each award was here!
Early Literacy News
  • The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS have announced that Alaska Public Media (AKPM) was awarded a grant to provide science and literary resources to young learners in under served areas.You may read a full story on this at Alaska Native News. 
  • This past December Sealaska Heritage held a sitting for Baby Raven Reads. There, young learners up to age 5 enjoyed a reading from books specific to the culture based program. Please read the article printed in the Juneau Empire for a full story.   
Region X - Head Start Grantee Specialist Position 

Are you interested in working behind the scenes? ICF is currently recruiting for a Region X Head Start Grantee Specialist! Access the job description, necessary skills and experience, and online application here!