STEP Center
A disability information and resource center
The STEP Center, a division of the Special Education Department, is a disability information and resource center for students, educators and parents.
Using an extensive lending library and large website, the STEP Center personnel provide a service-oriented approach to problem solving and location of resources.
Learn more about the STEP Center
Lending library
An extensive lending library of books, DVDs, and videotapes covers a wide range of information on disabilities. New publications are added regularly and pamphlets from local support agencies are available. Visit the library at the ASD Ed Center or search it online:
Newsletters
Parent Connect, published by the STEP Center, is mailed quarterly to families in ASD who have children with special needs. AK Connect, a publication of the Alaska Family Directory website, is distributed statewide and has information concerning special education issues.
Child Check
Child Check Program provides free screening of developmental and learning milestones for children ages 3-5. To find out more about screening or to arrange an appointment, call 742-2655. Download the Child Check brochure for more information. Translations available through the STEP Center.
Web resources
Use these local, state and federal resources to research special education issues, find information about disabilities, and where to turn when you need help.
Staff resources
Employees can browse the full resource library, request newsletters for paraprofessionals and get training online through ASDTube.
Child Check training on ASDTube
AK Family Directory
Your link to disability resources throughout Alaska. The website includes regional calendars of events, links to local agencies and the statewide disability newsletter, AK Connect. Funded by a grant from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Closed for summer
Summer hours
The STEP CEnter will be closed for the summer this year and will reopen in a new location within the ASD Education Center. We'll let you know where we'll be when we return. Have a great summer.
Location
ASD Education Center
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
Contact us
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Phone 907-742-3872 |
Fax 907-742-3867 |
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Nancy Edtl Barb Loutrel |
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Patti Voight Judy Thomson |