High School Challenge Courses Opportunity

Credit by Examination is an opportunity for Alaskan students who have completed grade 8 and those entering grades 9-12 to receive high school credit through a testing process.

Per Alaska Statute 14.03.073, each school district shall provide the opportunity for students enrolled in grades 9-12 in the district to challenge one or more courses provided by the district by demonstrating mastery in mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and world languages at the level of the course challenged. A school district shall give full credit for a course to a student who successfully challenges that course. This option is designed to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery through exam. It is not a process for credit recovery or course retakes.

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To aid school districts in providing Credit by Examination opportunities to students in grades 9-12 during the COVID-19 pandemic, DEED is offering optional Credit by Examination opportunities for eligible Alaskan students through the Alaska Statewide Virtual System (AKSVS).

Please contact your district directly to request a list of courses available for Credit by Examination. If you are unable to connect with your district or need additional information from DEED regarding testing options and resources, please contact us at aksvs@alaska.gov.

Wide Open School Prek - 12 Resources
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Live Homework Help

Get FREE online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use the resources to study independently. Live tutors offered Monday through Friday, 8am to 2am; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 2 am Alaska Time. Other resources available 24/7.

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STEM Opportunities - Challenger Learning Center 

Challenger Learning Center of Alaska offers virtual programs for ALL Alaskans! Programs help parents meet the needs of their students in an ever-changing world. Challenge Learning Center's hands-on approach strengthens knowledge in STEM subjects and inspires students to pursue careers in these important fields.

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How do germs spread?

This video does an excellent job at showing learners of all ages how germs spread, and how the simple act of (properly) washing our hands, not touching our face, and not touching each other can reduce our risk of letting those little bugs into our body. Recommended for all families to watch together.

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Back to School Guide for FamiliesFree learning activities. Hand-selected and open to all.At-Home LearningAugust 20, 2020family-learning
Daily Plans for StudentsFree learning activities. Hand-selected and open to all.At-Home LearningAugust 20, 2020family-learning
Read by RegionAlaskan Literature covers a massive swath of land and cultures–it can be hard to choose what to read! Use this map to discover where many Alaska novels take place, from …At-Home LearningNovember 11, 2020family-learning
Resources for TeachersFree learning activities. Hand-selected and open to all.At-Home LearningAugust 20, 2020family-learning
Sea Grant AlaskaAlaska Seas and Watersheds teaching activities, developed by Alaska teachers, provide high-quality lesson plans and units. Complete and ready to use, aligned with Alaska state science standards.At-Home Learning, Elementary, Middle School, PrimaryMay 6, 2020family-learning elementary middleschool primary grade-bands
Together We are Safer-Youth Safety during COVID-19PSA’s encouraging caregivers to ask for help, prioritize their wellbeing and for youth to report and advocate when they know someone is in a high risk situation including themselves.At-Home Learning, COVID-19May 4, 2020family-learning family-covid19
Wide Open SchoolWide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common SenseAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Amplify ResourcesScience, Reading, Writing, Social Studies – Video Lessons, reading guides, guided skills practice (Grades K-5)At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Scholastic Learn At HomeDay by day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing (PreK – 9th grade)At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Online Resources & Ideas for Families Unexpectedly HomeschoolingAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
TEDEdVideo lessons and interesting things to learn. Each video lesson is accompanied by a series of questions to make the viewer think as well as additional resources to explore in …At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Baby Raven ReadsBaby Raven Reads improves early literacy skills by translating cultural strengths into home literacy practices. (Sealaska Heritage Institute)At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Families Learning TogetherProvides a month’s worth of family literacy activities and practices designed to inspire family memories rooted in imagining, playing, and learning together. (National Center for Families Learning)At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Educational Resources for ParentsA vetted list of educational tools that you can use with your children at home (STAND for Children)At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
WonderopolisEach day, Wonderopolis poses an intriguing question—the Wonder of the Day®—and allows students to explore it in a variety of waysAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
DailyStem77 Simple STEM activities for familiesAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Khan Suggested SchedulesAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
Scholastic Learn At HomeFree lessons for students of all agesAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
SLEDStatewide Library Electronic DoorwayAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
How Can Families Support Science Learning at Home?Simple recommendations for families to support science and scientific learning without trying to recreate the classroom structureAt-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning
First Aid For FeelingsCOVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Calming AnxietyHelpful expert tips and resources for calming anxiety, from the Anxiety and Depression Assoc. of America.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Helping Children Cope with EmergenciesA parent resource by the National Association of School Psychologists.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Talking to Children about COVID-19COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Eleven Questions Parents May Have About CoronavirusCan I take my kid to the playground or on the subway? Should my child be tested? We asked experts, by the NY Times.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Kids and COVID-19: What Parents Should KnowThere’s no need for alarm when it comes to your kids, from Yale School of Medicine.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New CoronavirusAn infographic and 3-minute listen from NPR.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
How Should Parents Prepare for Coronavirus, School Closures, and Getting Anything done?Key tips for families from EdNavigator.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Parenting During COVID-19A bulleted list to stick on the fridge, from Psychology Today.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Social Distancing and Isolation: What to Expect and How to CopeHelpful information for families from the American Psychological Association.COVID-19April 22, 2020family-covid19
Live Homework HelpSLED via tutor.com provides FREE online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use the resources to study independently. Live tutors offered Monday …At-Home LearningApril 22, 2020family-learning