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. 

Parent Connect

AK Connect

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.

Child Check brochure

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.

Anchorage organizations

Disability related topics

Educational opportunities

Special education laws

Where to Turn in Alaska

Staff resources

Employees can browse the full resource library, request newsletters for paraprofessionals and get training online through ASDTube.

Child Check training on ASDTube

‌Lending library on District Connection

Paraprofessional Connection (PDF) 

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.

Alaska Family Directory