“ESSA is not Alaska's vision for public education, but rather our goal is that it will support and nourish the vision of public education held by Alaska stakeholders.”
- Commissioner Johnson
The Every Student Succeeds Act is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and a replacement of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is currently facilitating the transition to ESSA for schools in Alaska.
To find out more about Alaska’s ESSA plan, visit the links in the Our Plan section of this page. For information about the development of Alaska’s plan, visit the links in the Background section.
ESSA reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and will replace No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Alaska’s current NCLB Flexibility Waiver.
Learn MoreAs Alaska develops its State Plan for submission to ED for approval, ESSA provides the opportunity to conduct meaningful and timely consultation with education sector stakeholders across the state.
Learn MoreWhat do we want to know about the range of knowledge and skills necessary for success in careers, college, and communities?
StandardsWhat do we want to learn from our statewide, large-scale assessments? What actions will be taken as a result of our state assessments?
AssessmentsHow can Alaska's accountability system be used to focus on what matters most, better understand what is working well, and determine where we need to make improvements so that all students succeed?
Accountability SystemHow can we provide a statewide system of support to promote continuous improvement across all schools and districts, as well as ensure significant evidence-based interventions in the lowest performing schools?
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