ESY is an annual IEP team decision. IEP teams make ESY determinations based on the unique needs of each student. ESY services could be provided in a site-based model, as itinerant services, or other individualized frequency and duration of services. 

Transportation and meals are provided for ESY. Class assignments and transportation details (bus routes, pick-up times, etc.) are finalized the week before the ESY session starts.  

2026 ESY Site-Based Model (Grades K-12 and Transition Age):

For K-12 and transition-age students whose IEP team determines ESY through a Site-Based model, ESY is offered 3 days a week (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday) for 4 weeks in June:

•  June 2, 3, 4
•  June 9, 10, 11
•  June 16, 17, 18
•  June 23, 24, 25

Program Time:  8:30 am - 1:30 pm

 

2026 ESY Site-Based Model (Pre-school):

For K-12 and transition-age students whose IEP team determines ESY through a Site-Based model, ESY is offered 3 days a week (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday) for 6 weeks in June and July:

•  June 2, 3, 4
•  June 9, 10, 11
•  June 16, 17, 18
•  June 23, 24, 25
•  July 7, 8, 9
•  July 14, 15, 16

Program Time:  8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Please note: IEP teams should make ESY determinations based on the unique needs of each student. ESY services could be provided in a site-based model, as itinerant services, or other individualized frequency and duration of services. 

Itinerant Services

For Pre-K-12 and transition-age students whose IEP team determines ESY through an Itinerant model, their summer ESY provider will reach out to your family to schedule the ESY services.  

Please note: IEP teams should make ESY determinations based on the unique needs of each student. ESY services could be provided in a site-based model, as itinerant services, or other individualized frequency and duration of services. 

2026 ESY Locations:

• ESY Elementary Westside Location: Northwood Elementary
• ESY Elementary Eastside Location: Wonder Park Elementary
• ESY Secondary Site (Grades 6-12 and ACT Program): Clark Middle School
• ESY SBBS & Whaley Site: Whaley School

If you have questions at any time regarding ESY, please contact your student’s special education provider at your school or the Special Education District Office at (907) 742-6065. 

We look forward to working with your student this summer! 

 

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The CTE Career Exploration Summer School Program is designed to provide incoming 9th graders the opportunity to explore up to 6 different career fields of interest. Students will participate in career and education planning while attending hands-on career exploration classes and will receive 0.5 high school credits on their transcript for the successful completion of the program.

**Please consider the effect this non-weighted letter grade will have on class rank and official high school transcript before registering.**

2026 CTE Summer Career Exploration

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2026 CTE Summer Career Exploration Information:

Explore up to six different career fields in the following options: 

• Arts, A/V & Communication
• Automotive (Collision Repair)
• Business Management
• Construction
• Costmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Culinary
• Health Science
• Information Technology & Computer Science
• Natural Resources
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
• Welding

*Students are asked to choose 3 pathways when they apply, and we will do our best to honor the request. However, it might not be possible to honor all requests, and it is often beneficial for students to experience something that is not what they think is suitable or interesting for them.

**These classes are not intended to let students deep dive into skills and trades, but rather open up their eyes to different career fields with lots of hands-on experience.** 

Registration Requirements:
Students must be out-going 8th grader / incoming 9th graders currently enrolled in an ASD school for the 2025-26 school year with the intent of coming back in Fall 2026.
Students must attend all 9 days to be eligible. Students must abide by all school district policies.

Session Dates:

Session 1 - June 2 - June 12, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (no class on Monday, June 1) - FULL
Session 2 - June 15 - June 26, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (no class on Wednesday, June 19) - FULL

Location, Transportation and Food:
King Tech High School (2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd)

Shelf-stable breakfast available on request, and lunch will be provided.

2026 Bus Schedules
BUS ROUTE	BUS LOCATION:	PICK-UP	DROP-OFF
882	Goldenview Middle	7:44a	3:39p
	Northern Lights ABC Elementary	7:55a	3:27p
	Denali Montessori	8:03a	3:19p
883	Ursa Minor	7:52a	3:33p
	Begich Middle	8:05a	3:19p
	Williwaw Elementary	8:09a	3:15p
	Clark Middle	8:13a	3:11p
884	Mirror Lake Middle	7:38a	3:59p
	Homestead Elementary	7:58a	3:44p
885	Dimond High	7:29a	3:32p
	Mears Middle	7:38a	3:35p
	Hanshew Middle	7:46a	3:47p
	Romig Middle	8:02a	3:22p

The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) programs are excited to collaborate and offer a Summer Enrichment Program for students entering grades 1-7. This program is designed to extend learning during the summer months, providing positive and enriching experiences for our students. We will offer a variety of enrichment activities focusing on physical activity, social-emotional learning (SEL), and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

Grade Level: 1-7

Location: TBD

Session 1: June 1st through 26th with no program on the 19th. Our student hours are 9:30am-3:30pm.

Summer Programing: SEL, Stem and Physical Activity driven

Contact: 21st CCLC at the Education Center

Main Phone: (907) 742-4410

Email: 21stCCLC@asdk12.org

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This program is for CURRENT Elementary School students enrolled in the Indigenous Education program.

This year’s theme is Seeds of Tomorrow:Growing Indigenous Leaders. This program will nurture culture, confidence, and leadership by empowering youth to grow their voices, skills, and connections to community.

Daily Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 9:30AM- 3:30PM

Location: TBD

This program is an alternative option that ASD Summer School is offering.
Please note that students must have current active eligibility*

• Session I: June 1-5, 2026

• Session II: June 8-12, 2026

Welcome to ELL Newcomer Summer Academy!

Elementary program

Grades: K-5
Where: Russian Jack Elementary
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Dates: June 1-25 
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - no school Fridays
 
Program Description: 
The ELL Newcomer Summer Program for K-5 will focus on English Language Development, beginning reading instruction and writing development, and will incorporate the theme of Welcome to Anchorage / Welcome to Alaska. Instruction will use the classroom model and include hands-on activities, art, and writing as a means to learn and practice social and academic English.
This program helps students who are new to the country and learning English. It focuses on building their language skills so they can better understand their school subjects and feel more confident in the classroom when school starts in the fall.

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Middle School program

Grades: 6-8
Where: Begich Middle School
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Dates: June 1-25 (no school June 19)
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
 
Program Description: 
The ELL Newcomer Summer Program for 6-8 will focus on English Language Development, foundational literacy instruction, the language of math, and a theme of Welcome to Anchorage / Welcome to Alaska.  Instruction be delivered through a class rotation and will focus on building academic language through the development of skills and content knowledge in reading, writing, social studies and math in order to be ready for core instruction for the next school year.  

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided

High School program

Grades: 9-12
Where: Begich Middle School
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Dates: June 1-25 (no school June 19)
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
 
Program Description: 
The ELL Newcomer Summer Program for 9-12 will focus on English Language Development, providing beginning reading instruction, and helping students who are new to the country and learning English complete classes and credits that will help them to graduate on time. The theme for this summer program will be Welcome to Anchorage / Welcome to Alaska and will also help students learn about the city and state that is their new home. 

 
Please call 907-742-4452 for additional information or with questions.
Currently we can not provide bus transportation.