What is Beyond the Bell? Beyond the Bell is a collection of after school opportunities that supports the professional learning of educators throughout the school year. All sessions will begin at 3:30pm or later, offering a variety of opportunities for educators to engage in communities of practice around high demand topics.

Professional Book Studies

Join one of our Professional Book Studies, get a free book, and optionally earn college credit.

Starting Oct 1

Teaching Early Literacy Remotely

How do you teach a K-3 student to read remotely? Learn from the experts at REL Northwest. Course credit optional.

Oct 12, 19, 26, 3:45-5:15pm

AKRISE - A Network of Alaska's Rural Teachers

Join a network to collaborate with other rural teachers. 

Virtual Convening October 16th & 17th

Monthly Meetings Thereafter

New Teacher Talks

A New Teacher Community where educators around the state can build relationships and receive support.

Thursdays 3:30-5pm: Sep 3 - Oct 8

Trauma-Engaged Toolkit - Professional Development Series

AASB & DEED will be hosting a series of webinars featuring the Transforming Schools Framework and Toolkit.

Tuesdays 3:30-5pm Sep 15 - Dec 1

Catlin Tucker - Using the 5Es Instructional Model to Create a Student-Centered Online Lesson

Through the 5Es instructional model design a student-centered online lesson and learn to engage students online.

Caregiver COVID Schooling 

Do you find yourself as a parent-educator during COVID? The Caregiver COVID Schooling ECHO is designed to help parents and caregivers manage their children's education during this time.

Alaska Education Network - Echo Sessions

A statewide initiative focused on uniting Alaska’s educational leaders with the intention of building a support network to reduce isolation while strengthening the link between leadership and student achievement. Info Flyer.

Google Educators Group of Alaska

Via face to face meet-ups and online activities, GEGs provide a way for educators who are passionate about education and technology to meet like minded people and share, learn, and collaborate together.