The Alaska Reads Act
In June 2022, Governor Mike Dunleavey signed the Alaska Reads Act into law, creating a plan to support early literacy.
GCSD is rolling out a new literacy program for the 2023-2024 school year, as well as many other special developments in support of the overall, district-wide goal of having all students reading at grade level by the end of third grade.
AK Reads Informational Meeting
for Galena Families of K-3 Students
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 — 6:30PM
This kick-off meeting will be held at SHS Commons and is intended for parents/guardians of children in Kindergarten through third grade. We will be covering the elements of AK Reads and what plans the district has in place to help
students.
Monthly Galena Literacy Nights (COMING SOON!)
Planning for a series of fun literacy-themed family evening events is currently underway for the 2023/24 school year. These dates will be added to our calendar as they are finalized.
Statewide Literacy Screening Opportunities
for IDEA Homeschool Families
In each of IDEA’s statewide offices, we will be offering one-on-one proctored literacy screenings using Amplify’s mCLASS screener. Screening should take no more than 10 minutes, and will measure skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. For families living in outlying areas, please watch for personalized communication or get in touch with your contact teacher for information about virtual screening or opportunities in your area.
Region A (Anchorage-area)
September 12, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
September 13, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
September 14, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
September 15, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
Region ER (Eagle River)
September 7, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
September 14, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
September 21, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
September 28, 2023 – 10:00AM -12:00PM
Region MS (Mat-Su Valley)
September 12, 2023 – 9:00AM -3:30PM
September 13, 2023 – 9:00AM -3:30PM
September 20, 2023 – 9:00AM -3:30PM
September 27, 2023 – 9:00AM -3:30PM
Region K (Kenai Peninsula)
September 12, 2023 – 9AM-12PM / 1-4PM
September 13, 2023 – 9AM-12PM / 1-4PM
September 14, 2023 – 9AM-12PM / 1-4PM
September 20, 2023 – 9AM-12PM / 1-4PM
September 21, 2023 – 9AM-12PM / 1-4PM
September 27, 2023 – 9AM-12PM / 1-4PM
Region F (Fairbanks-area)
September 20, 2023 – 9:00AM -12:00PM
September 21, 2023 – 9:00AM -12:00PM
September 26, 2023 – 9:00AM -12:00PM
Region SE (Southeast AK)
September 7, 2023 – 9:00AM -12:00PM
September 11, 2023 – 1:00PM -4:00PM