- Mentoring and Induction. Studies show that a teacher's first three years on the job are the most crucial. AEIN will develop a mentoring system so that new teachers receive guidance from those already "over the hump."
- Networks and Collaboration. The consortium will help schools develop a paradigm that moves away from the isolationism, individualism and cultural norm or privacy that often characterized the organization of schools' and teachers' work. Teachers will work collaboratively with individuals who possess differentiated areas of expertise, experience, knowledge and skills.
- Effective Teacher Education. Online resources developed by the consortium will help teachers improve both their command of the subjects they teach, and their ability to impart that information to students.
- Professional Development. The AEIN will work with teachers at all stages of their careers to help them progress in their qualifications and expertise.
- Leadership. Every teacher will learn to function as part of a network of leaders, facilitating others' professional development, mentoring colleagues and evaluating student work.
- Culturally Responsive Teaching. Alaska teachers will be prepared to incorporate local knowledge and ways of knowing into their curriculum and teaching methods.
The contents of this website were developed and fully funded under a $9.3m Title II Teacher Quality Enhancement Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, they do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education or endorsement by the Federal Government.
