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Early Learning Programs Home Page

Early Learning Grants Application is posted!

For details, go to FY27-FY29 Early Learning Grants Application on the Program Funding Options page.

Supporting school districts to meet the nine Pre-Elementary Program Goals in order to provide an excellent education to every preschool-aged student, every day.

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DEED provides support to the early care and education community that serves children ages 3-5 years in school district and Head Start programs. All programs align with Alaska's Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) created by professionals and parents in the early childhood care and education field.

Alaska Early Learning Calendar

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Contact Information

Main Phone: 907-465-2800
Main Fax: 907-465-2806
Email: eed.contact@alaska.gov

Teacher Certification

Phone: 907-465-2831
Fax: 907-465-2441
Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov

Mailing Address
Alaska Dept. of Education & Early Development
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500

Juneau Physical Address
333 Willoughby Ave, 9^th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801

Anchorage Physical Address
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 810
Anchorage, AK 99501

Accessibility

If you require assistance, please call DEED at 907-465-2800 or via TTY/Alaska Relay at 7-1-1 or 1-800-770-8973, or email our tech team at eed.contact@alaska.gov. For more information about accessibility at DEED, please visit our accessibility page.