DEED adds Understanding Homelessness and Dyslexia eLearning modules

DEED is proud to announce the release of two new eLearning modules- Understanding Homelessness and Dyslexia. 

Understanding Homelessness (30 minutes)

This course helps educators learn how to identify children and yout          h who meet the definition of homeless, the services available to help students and families, and understand the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness.  For information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, please contact Cecilia Miller at Cecilia.miller@alaska.gov.

Dyslexia (45 minutes)

In this course you will have the opportunity to build on your understanding of the specific learning disability, dyslexia. This course identifies effective, evidence-based strategies for reading, outlines reading instruction essentials, and provides ideas for classroom supports to implement with students with dyslexia. For support concerning individuals with disabilities, please contact sped@alaska.gov. 

Please visit DEED’s eLearning page to login  https://eedelearning.inquisiqlms.com/.  Email eLearning@alaska.gov or call (907) 465-8677 for assistance with your account.