Anchorage School District
District
ASD New Educator Symposium
About NES
The 2026 New Educator Symposium will be held August 11–13 from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Clark Middle School. NES is a paid professional learning opportunity ($236.60 per day) for all new-to-ASD staff under the AEA bargaining unit, including teachers, related service providers, counselors, nurses, and other certificated staff. New-to-district contracted employees from staffing agencies are also strongly encouraged to attend.
NES is designed to help staff who are new or returning to ASD feel welcomed, connected, and supported as they begin the 2026–2027 school year.
Sessions will include information and resources related to:
- Payroll & Benefits
- Public Education Health Trust (PEHT)
- Talent Management
- AEA
- District Technology
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Classroom Management
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Role-specific content
Additional details and daily schedules will be posted on this site as they are finalized.
Location: Clark Middle School
Tuesday August 11thWelcome & Keynote ASD Nuts and Bolts ASD Essentials Rotations including:
Lunch Provided on Day 1 by AEA Anchorage Vendors & Educator Giveaway |
Wednesday
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Role Specific Sessions in AM and PM Lunch On Your Own Food truck available for purchase Anchorage Vendors & Educator Giveaway |
Thursday
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AM Choice Sessions including:
Lunch On Your Own PM at your school sites for BIL onboarding & space set-up |
Lunch & Food Trucks
*Coffee every day provided by Kaladi Brothers
Tuesday 8/11: Provided by AEA (BBQ Kitch'n Menu or BYO)
What to Bring to NES
- ASD issued laptop (IT will be on site if needed)
- Note Taking Materials
- Water Bottle
- Wear Layers - our room temperatures vary, especially in the summer
Support Departments On-Site During NES
- Benefits & Payroll
- IT & Laptop Support
- Professional Learning
- Anchorage Education Association (AEA)
- Special Education
- Mentor/Building Induction Liaisons
- Public Education Health Trust
- Talent Management
- And More…