Who We Are

Professional Learning for Alaska’s Educators
Your trusted source for high quality professional learning for over 40 years. 

Why Choose ASDN?

Evidence-Based: All programs grounded in research and best practices

Alaska-Focused: Content designed specifically for Alaska’s unique educational context

Flexible Formats: Online, in-person, self-paced, and live options to fit your schedule

University Credits: 500-level credits for recertification and salary advancement

Subscriber Benefits: Discounts for ALL educators in districts with an ASDN subscription

The Alaska Staff Development Network has been Alaska’s trusted partner in professional development for over 40 years, delivering evidence-based professional learning that enhances student learning statewide.

At ASDN, educators drive our work! ASDN’s priorities come directly from Alaska educators like you. We partner with school districts, professional organizations, and individual educators to create professional learning experiences that address Alaska’s unique educational landscape and challenges.

ASDN has something for everyone. Flexibility meets quality. Choose topics that inspire you, learn at your own pace, earn credits, and build skills that will help you in your professional practice. Our courses meet Alaska Department of Education and Early Development requirements for teacher certification and recertification and have been approved in the Anchorage School District’s MLP system.

ASDN knows rural and remote Alaska. Our online courses and virtual institutes expand the professional learning opportunities available to all educators, especially those in rural and remote districts. No matter where you are in the state, ASDN makes it easy for you to access workshops, credit courses, and conferences with world-class teacher-leaders and speakers.

Educator-Driven
We partner with school districts, professional organizations, and individual educators to create professional learning that addresses Alaska’s unique educational landscape and challenges. ASDN is administered by the Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA).

Statewide Access
Our online courses, workshops and conferences expand the professional learning available to educators across the state.

Our Impact Across Alaska

• 5,000+ Annual registrants in courses and events
• 95% Alaska school districts that maintain active subscriptions
• 3,000+ University credit registrations annually
• 1,000+ Educators at our annual MTSS Conference

Professional Learning Options

Webinar Series
Join expert educators from anywhere! Explore a topic of interest through our no- or low-cost webinars and earn credit.

Conferences & Workshops
In-person and virtual events throughout the year, including our flagship MTSS Effective Instruction Conference attracting 1,000+ educators from 45+ districts.

Online Courses
70+ self-paced courses offering 500-level university credits through UAA-PACE and APU. Support recertification and often qualify for salary advancement.

District Partnerships
Customized professional learning for schools or districts. Contact Doug Gray at dgray@alaskaacsa.org for more information on how we can support professional development at the district level.

Online Courses | Webinar Series | Conferences and Institutes
Celebrating Over 40 Years of Leading Professional Learning Across Alaska!