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Professional Development for Alaska Educators

The Alaska Staff Development Network is Alaska’s trusted source for high quality professional learning for over 40 years.

Over 95% of Alaska school districts subscribe to ASDN. When your district subscribes, every staff member automatically receives discounted rates.

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Course

Self-paced PD with university credit. Register anytime!

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Alaska Studies & Multicultural Courses

New to Alaska? Complete the state-required courses online.

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Video Workshops

Start anytime.  Earn credit with these new self-paced online workshops. 

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Fall Webinar Series

Check out what’s coming this fall. Earn credit. Registration is open!

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Featured Event

Alaska MTSS Conference

The 2027 MTSS Conference takes place January 22-24 at the Dena’ina Convention Center in Anchorage.

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New & Upcoming PD

AI Toolkit

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The Efficient Teacher: Using AI to Work Smarter, Teach Better course helps K–12 educators create sustainable systems that save time, reduce administrative workload, and support student learning. Participants will explore practical strategies for lesson planning, assessment, communication, classroom organization, and differentiation. Learn to use artificial intelligence responsibly to streamline routine tasks and support instructional decision-making. Educators will leave with a personalized toolkit of workflows, templates, and AI-supported practices that allow more time for meaningful teaching and student engagement.
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Level Up Your Teaching

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This self paced course is designed for middle and high school educators ready to energize their classrooms. Through practical strategies and guided application, participants learn how purposeful lesson design, engagement structures, formative assessment, and supportive routines work together to create focused, productive learning environments where students participate, take ownership, and grow. Flexible and classroom-ready, this course helps teachers strengthen both academic success and positive classroom culture—on a schedule that fits real life. Teach with purpose, engage with intention, while leveling up your impact!
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Caught in the Drama

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This course explores the impact of relational aggression among school-aged girls, including exclusion, rumor spreading, cyber-conflict, and friendship struggles that often go unnoticed by adults. Through a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lens, participants will learn research-based, practical strategies to build positive relationships, foster inclusive school cultures, and address bullying before it escalates.
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Partnering with Families

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Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together - The research is clear: kids thrive when schools and families partner to support student success. How do you engage hard-to-reach families and what are the practical steps you can take to collaborate with the families for school improvement? In this Professional Learning Community style course we’ll explore those questions and lessons from Ari Gerzon-Kessler’s book On the Same Team, Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together (provided to participants at no cost).
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District Inservice Planning Support

For over 40 years we have partnered with Alaska’s schools to provide high-quality, research-based professional development tailored to district needs. We support districts across the state—especially rural and remote communities—through flexible training, targeted support, and comprehensive professional development planning.
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ED 556 Transformative Teaching

Ready to be rewarded for the professional development you’re already doing? With Transformative Teaching, your ASDN professional learning transforms into 500-level university credits that can be used for re-certification and to advance your career.

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Our Alaskan Schools

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Alaska Staff Development Network

ASDN is the professional development arm of the Alaska Council of School Administrators. Initiated in 1983, the Alaska Staff Development Network (ASDN) works to expand the professional development opportunities available to all educators across the state. Our mission is to improve student learning by providing research-based professional development programs for Alaska’s teachers and school administrators.

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Educators Drive Our Work

Your input helps set our priorities for professional learning each year.

We Have Something For Everyone

Choose topics that inspire you. Learn at your own pace, and build skills that will help you in your professional practice.

ASDN Knows Rural and Remote Alaska

No matter where you are in the state, ASDN makes it easy for you to access trainings, courses, and conferences with world-class teacher-leaders and speakers.

Testimonials

Trusted by Thousands of Alaskan Educators

I have always appreciated the top-notch instructional leaders for the classes I've taken.
AnnMarie - MSBSD
The PDs topics are very helpful especially to new teachers in the US.
Rean, Kashunamiut
These PD's have been incredibly valuable to me and have helped me to continue to improve my teaching practices.
Amber, JSD
I really enjoyed the MTSS conference, especially the sessions led by fellow Alaska educators. It was great to hear real, practical strategies that fit our unique school settings.
Joel, AGSD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASDN?

ASDN is Alaska's statewide professional learning network for educators, offering courses, events, and programs that support educator growth.

What types of professional learning does ASDN offer?

ASDN provides online courses, webinar series, statewide conferences, and district-level professional development.

Who does ASDN serve?

ASDN serves Alaska educators across all school districts, from Metlakatla to Utqiagvik!

Where does ASDN provide professional learning?

ASDN provides online and in-person professional learning opportunities for educators throughout Alaska, including educators in rural, remote, and urban communities.

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