SERRC Professional Learning

We're excited to work with paraeducators across the state!

We've developed professional learning just for paraeducators and their unique, important role in our schools.

Learn more: https://serrc.org/the-perks-of-paraprofessional-development/

Many diverse classrooms are led by white educators and we may not see ways we uphold racist systems. In the interest of doing the work to better serve our students, Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad is a great book for self reflection and growth. What books are on your reading list?

LAYLA F. SAAD

ASD Summer Academy: Coming SOON!!
https://www.asdk12.org/Page/14072

45. ASDSA-19-AB: UAA EDL 550.403, Improving Outcomes for Students Living in Trauma and Poverty, 2 Credits Program: ASDSA Dates: 5/28/2019 to 5/31/2019 Meeting Times: Tuesday through Friday (8am-4pm) Location: MPR
Target Audience: K-12 Educators
Course Instructors: Albert E. Mussad, Ph.D. is a staff consultant at Collaborative for Educational Services in Massachusetts

Course Description: The academy introduces key concepts related to trauma and addresses chronic poverty as a particular form of trauma, including effects on families and children in relation to school and education. This is a life-changing opportunity for participants in the way they understand trauma, poverty, and research-based practices to optimize outcomes for students living in trauma and poverty. The academy will include concrete strategies for educators working with students living in trauma and poverty. Teachers will better understand best practices and strategies related to trauma, poverty, brain-compatible learning, culturally-responsive practice, social-emotional learning, and engaging culturally and linguistically diverse families and communities

Grading Info: A-F grading
Course Block: AB- 05/28 - 31/2019
Special Instructions: Please bring your laptop to class
Final Project: 6/24/2019
Prerequisites: None
Stipend: None

With Questions, Contact: [email protected]
Enrolled: 18/40Wait: 0/0

Teaching & Learning / Summer Academy The ASD’s staff development team in cooperation with the University of Alaska Anchorage's Office of Professional and Continuing Education (UAA-PACE) coordinate this annual professional learning event on behalf of Alaska’s PK-12 educators. ASDSA is open for all educators to participate.