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Resources for School District and Head Start Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The resources on this page support school district and Head Start pre-elementary programs with current Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) approval to operate<\/a>. Please review the complete list of Pre-Elementary Approval to Operate programs<\/a> to confirm your program is included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions about approval to operate, please contact DEED Early Learning<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alaska SEED Registry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Alaska SEED Registry provides an efficient system for individual staff members to keep track of ongoing education and training. Placement on the Alaska SEED Career Ladder<\/a> allows an individual to be eligible for more scholarship and funding opportunities, including many of the financial resources on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In-State Travel Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Receive reimbursement for up to $1,000 for road system and $2,000 for off-road system travel to attend professional development conferences in Alaska. To apply, individuals must have an active membership in the Alaska SEED Registry<\/a> and submit the pre-travel request form at least 21 days<\/strong> prior to travel. Funding is on a first come, first served basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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thread <\/strong>Training<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

thread<\/strong>, Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organization, provides in-person and virtual training statewide. Individuals can view the training calendar and register through the ServicePortal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Free ProSolutions Training<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Sign up for a free subscription to ProSolutions Training! Both staff and administrators can pursue professional development at their own pace with more than 100 individual online courses, multi-course packages, and certifications. Child Development Associate (CDA) courses offered at a reduced rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Free ePyramid Model Training<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Pyramid Model is an evidence-based framework designed to support young children\u2019s (birth-age 5) social emotional development. The Pyramid Model is nationally recognized as an effective model by the Federal Office of Special Education (Early Intervention\/Part C and Preschool Special Education), Office of Head Start, and Child Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Administrative and Business Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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thread<\/strong>Tools<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

thread<\/strong>Tools is a one-stop warehouse of early childhood education policies, forms, regulations, guidance, discounts, and more for program administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Resources For Programs Enrolled in Learn & Grow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

School district and Head Start pre-elementary programs receiving DEED state grant funds are eligible to enroll in Learn & Grow<\/a>, Alaska’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System for early childhood education programs. Specifically, DEED state grants are the Pre-Elementary Grant, Early Education Program Grant, and the Head Start State Grant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pyramid Model Resource Kits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This Pyramid Model Resource Kit<\/a> helps educators implement the Pyramid Model to nurture social-emotional development in children. This all-in-one kit provides the tools a program needs to teach critical skills like emotional literacy, self-regulation, problem-solving, friendship skills, and more, including materials adapted to align with Alaska Native cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available to programs participating in the Learn & Grow Pyramid Pathway. Contact info@aklearnandgrow.org<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coaching and Training Stipend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Coaching and training stipends are available for individual early childhood educators working in a Pre-Elementary or Head Start program that is actively participating in Learn & Grow and has achieved at least Learn & Grow Level 1. These stipends are intended to help offset teacher time in the completion of coaching and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stipends will vary in amount based on the total number of applications received and the type of stipend. At minimum each stipend will be $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Child Development Associate (CDA) Board Certification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Free certification for staff members! Staff actively employed in a program receiving DEED state grants may complete certification through ProSolutions CDA Online<\/a>. This support includes funding for 120 hours of online training, a stipend for training completion at 60 hours and 120 hours, required books, and board certification fee at completion of program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on accessing stipend, books, and paying for CDA fees, contact Meghan Johnson at thread<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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