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.

Webinar Series on the Science Standards for Alaska

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development is pleased to announce a series of
webinars about the Science Standards for Alaska (SSAs). Join educators from across the state
to learn more about the new science standards.

Science Makers Workshop

Collaborate with Alaskan educators in creating science lessons aligned to the Science Standards for Alaska for a shared bank of resources guided by Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel, authors of Science Curriculum Topic Study

3:45-5:15pm AKST Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18. Course credit optional

Professional Book Studies

Join one of our Professional Book Studies. Register by Jan. 20 to get a free print book.

Starting Feb. 9: 3:45-5:15pm AKST

Course credit optional.

Teaching Early Literacy Remotely

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

January 11 through March 1.

3:45 - 5:15pm AKST 

UAA Course Credit available.

AKRISE - A Network of Alaska's Rural Teachers

Join a network to collaborate with rural teachers. Two multi-day convenings held per year.

Monthly Meetups Every 2nd Tuesday from 3:45 - 5:15pm

Monthly MeetUps for Rural Educators

Join rural teachers,  hear from resident experts,  connect, collaborate and share ideas.

Monthly, Every 2nd Tuesday from 3:45 - 5:15pm

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.