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
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.