STEPS Upcoming Opportunities

Workgroups or Trainings

How Are Our Schools Doing Implementing Trauma-Engaged Approaches?

When: Thursday, March 16, Noon

What: As part of AASB’s “How do you know?” series, we will be looking at ways of evaluating trauma-engaged approaches and what difference it’s making.

Who: School board members, administrators, and program staff.

How: Register here


Southeast Network of Alaska CAN

When: First Wednesdays of the month at 10 am

Who: Southeast Alaskans working to increase access to postsecondary education

Where: Zoom, contact Emily for the link, eferry@aasb.org


How Are Our Schools Doing Applying an Equity Lens?

When: Thursday, April 20, Noon

What: As part of AASB’s “How Do You Know?” webinar series, we will be looking at ways of evaluating how our schools are achieving equity goals. 

Who: School board members, administrators, and program staff.

How: Register here


Family-School Partnership Teams In-Person

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023 (all day)

Who: Required for Alaska Family Engagement Center grantees and optional for STEPS community/school teams.

Where: Anchorage

How: Contact Lori if you are interested, lgrassgreen@aasb.org.


Alaska Native Language Summit Pre-Conference

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 9 am – 4 pm

Where: William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 West 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK

How: Register here


STEPS Annual Gathering

When: Tuesday, May 2-3 

Where: Juneau

Who: STEPS partner

How: Register here


Our Cultural Landscape: Culturally Responsive Education Conference

When: June 13-15, Proposals due April 7 

Who: Open to all educators

Where: Juneau

How: Submit a proposal here


Rural Career Counseling 101 Class

Who: Staff in schools that do not have career counselors and would like to build a program from the ground up. 

What: Anyone can take this class for free on the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development CANVAS platform. Rural Career Counseling 101 is also available for one 500-level UAA credit. Those taking the class for credit will pay a $79 fee and must complete the class by May 15, 2023.

When: Ongoing

How: Email Sheila.box@alaska.gov for an invitation to the class.

Grant Opportunities

For Students, Families and Staff