News from the Alaska Department of Education

January 2023

Preliminary Decision of Land Conveyance – Japonski Island Sitka

DEED has issued a preliminary best interest decision to complete a negotiated sale of certain state lands on Japonksi Island in Sitka to the United State Coast Guard. Written comment on the preliminary decision must be provided by January 13, 2023. https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=209179

DEED Seeking Members for Bond Reimbursement and Grant Review Committee

DEED is seeking members for the Bond Reimbursement and Grant Review (BRGR) Committee. The BRGR establishes the annual Capital Improvement Project application, develops criteria for cost-effect school construction and more. Interested? Apply by Jan. 16.

https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=209135

DEED Invites Educators to Apply to Join the Assessment Advisory Panel

The Assessment Advisory Panel serves to advise DEED on issues related to the design, development, and implementation of an effective and secure statewide comprehensive assessment system and corresponding accountability and support systems. DEED seeks a diverse group of educators to represent the regions and ethnic groups throughout the state.

Find more information about the Assessment Advisory Panel and application instructions here: AAP Recruitment - Winter 2023

Please contact Elizabeth Greninger, Assessments Administrator, by email or phone with any questions.

Elizabeth Greninger, Ph.D.
907-465-8728
Elizabeth.greninger@alaska.gov

Alaska Developmental Profile Results Available

Late last month, DEED released results for the Alaska Developmental Profile (ADP), the assessment used to provide a snapshot of each child’s development when they enter school.

The ADP assess 13 goals across five domains of development.

Statewide in 2022, just under 32% of kindergartners consistently demonstrated 11 of 13 goals, while just under 19% of kindergartners consistently demonstrated all 13 goals.

Demonstrating phonological awareness is the goal which the fewest kindergartners met, with only 39% consistently demonstrating that skill.

The Alaska Developmental Profile is required as part of the statewide comprehensive system of student assessments, 4 AAC 06.712. The ADP documents what students know and do which is used to inform practice and instruction as well as statewide policy.

District and school level results for the Alaska Developmental Profile are available here.

Click here for a FAQ for the ADP.

School Health Echo Series Underway

School Health ECHO is a statewide virtual learning network intended for professionals in the education setting to interface with a team of medical and education experts in Alaska. The School Health series is focused on health considerations, answering questions related to educational and school settings, and establishing a safe school environment. Each session will include public health announcements and updates, a brief presentation followed by Q&A, and guided discussion or case presentation as an integral part of the learning experience. If you were registered for previous School Health ECHO series, you must register again for this new series to obtain Zoom access to the sessions. Click here to register.

2022 PTPC Newsletter Available

The Professional Teaching Practices Commission’s intent is to serve as a preventative and positive force in helping to enhance the professional performance of all educators so that the public’s right to the best education possible for all of Alaska’s students is adequately protected. The PTPC 2022 Newsletter is now available at this link.