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Professional Development for Educators

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

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Alaska Studies & Multicultural Courses

Complete courses required for teacher certification.

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Science of Reading

The state-approved Science of Reading for Teachers course.

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Webinar Series

Join education experts online and earn credit.  Fall sessions start in September.

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Featured Event

Alaska School Leadership Institute

School and District Leaders: Join us at the Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage on May 28 & 29.  Bring your leadership team to plan for the 2026-27 school year.

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New & Upcoming PD

Level Up Your Teaching!

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This self-paced course for middle and high school educators ready to energize their classrooms. Through practical strategies and guided application, participants learn how intentional lesson design, engagement structures, formative assessment, and supportive routines work together to create focused, productive classrooms where students participate, take ownership, and grow.
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Teaching with Humor

Registration Ends March 30
Teaching with Humor shows educators how to use laughter and levity to build relationships, support social-emotional learning, and boost retention—without sacrificing rigor. Gain practical, ready-to-use strategies to make learning both effective and enjoyable. This asynchronous course is based on Mary Kay Morrison’s book Using Humor to Maximize Learning.
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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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The 2027 MTSS Conference takes place January 22-24 at the Dena’ina Convention Center in Anchorage.
Interested exhibitors: contact dgray@alaskaacsa.org

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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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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

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