This inservice document provides information for educators responsible for designing a preliminary plan for completion of a self-study which leads to accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation of public schools in Alaska is controlled locally and is voluntary. The first section of this manual briefly…

The purpose of the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) is to determine student competency in the areas of reading, English, and mathematics. The HSGQE provides this information in the form of test scores that reflect the essential skills that students should know as a result of their public school experience. The requirement to…

This guide was developed in Alaska to help high school administrators and teachers determine why and how to grant equivalent credit graduation requirements for vocational courses. The guide is organized in four sections. The first section provides a rationale for the use of equivalent credits, explaining how they benefit students, teachers,…

Reflecting Alaska's Reading Performance Standards, this booklet highlights key aspects of what families and teachers can do to teach and support young children as they learn to read using many different strategies. It lists content standards for English/Language Arts and reading performance standards divided into four categories ranging from age 5…

This training manual is designed to prepare program specialists to act as members of visiting teams whose task it is to evaluate college teacher education programs. The responsibility of the program specialist is to verify the accuracy of the self-study reports provided by the individual colleges, as well as to assess the college's teacher…

Addressing current research on the foundational skills of reading for the state of Alaska, this booklet is designed to get the most current information available about how children learn to read into the hands of everyone who can help children learn and grow as readers. It outlines previously researched core abilities including phonemic awareness,…

This primer consists of eight chapters, a glossary, 48 references, and an index. Chapter 1 gives an introduction and overview of distance education, including a summary of the international roots of distance education and the evolution of distance education in Alaska. Chapter 2 covers the factors enhancing effectiveness in distance education.…

The Alaska Benchmarks Examinations measure student achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics at grades 3, 6, and 8. This booklet answers some of the most frequently asked questions about these examinations and presents some sample questions. The Benchmark Examinations are part of a statewide school reform effort known as the Quality Schools…

Issues related to the compilation of a comprehensive statewide plan for postsecondary education in Alaska are addressed. The following areas are examined: planning, coordination, and evaluation; academic program planning and review; student entrance and passage through the Alaska system of postsecondary education; financial support, allocation,…