Alaska’s Trusted Partner in Literacy, Coaching, and Implementation
High-Impact Professional Learning for Alaska Educators
Many Alaskan literacy leaders are already familiar with CORE’s Teaching Reading Sourcebook. For over 30 years, CORE has delivered research-based professional learning, coaching, and site implementation—all guided by the Sourcebook and our companion assessment book, Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures.
With decades of experience serving districts across Alaska, we’re well equipped to support your CLSD priorities with a personal touch. Whether you’re serving 12 students in a multi-grade classroom or leading a district-wide initiative, CORE provides CLSD-aligned professional learning that strengthens Tier 1–3 instruction, meets Alaska’s DRIP/MTSS requirements, and builds foundational literacy skills through high-impact PD and coaching.
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MTSS-Aligned and Built for Alaska’s Priorities
CORE programs support DRIP/MTSS compliance and strengthen Tier 1–3 instruction in alignment with the Alaska Reads Act.
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Designed for Developing Rick Oral Language to Support Effective Literacy Development
Supports spoken language development while honoring the rich heritage of Iñupiaq, Yup’ik, Tlingit, Aleut, and other Indigenous languages.
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Flexible Delivery Across Alaska
Professional learning that works in road-accessible districts, hub communities, and fly-in sites—available in person, hybrid, or fully online.
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Coaching That Builds Collective Teacher Efficacy and Boost Reading Outcomes for All
Ongoing support for teachers and leaders, including OCL certification to develop in-district literacy expertise.
CORE’s Professional Learning Meets Alaska’s Educators Where They Are
From remote villages to regional hubs, CORE offers self-paced learning, live workshops, coaching, and community-based support to help educators implement Structured Literacy in ways that reflect Alaska’s cultures, languages, and local context.
CORE’s offerings
Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)
- OL&LA Elementary
- OL&LA Secondary
- OL&LA Cohort Leader
Build lasting expertise on your schedule.
OL&LA equips Hawaiʻi educators with deep, research-based knowledge of Structured Literacy, paired with a strong focus on oral language development, multilingualism, and cultural responsiveness. Designed for real-world educator schedules, these self-paced modules support effective literacy instruction that honors the diverse languages spoken across the islands.
Programs:
- Elementary Reading Academy (ERA)
- Adolescent Literacy Solutions (ALS)
- Leadership for Literacy
- Reading Fundamentals Leaders Institute
Bring research into practice with hands-on learning.
These cohort-based experiences help educators translate literacy research into daily instruction. Whether supporting early reading through ERA, reaching older students with ALS, or building leadership capacity, CORE’s live sessions foster shared language, consistent practices, and team-wide momentum.
Services:
- Collaborative Planning
- MTSS/RTI Support
- Assessment Guidance
- Support with Instructional Materials
- Classroom Coaching and Lesson Study
- Executive Coaching and Mentoring
Turn PD into measurable progress.
CORE partners with schools and Complex Areas to support long-term change. Our coaches work side by side with educators to refine instruction, analyze student data, and embed literacy practices that lead to stronger outcomes for English learners.
Program:
- PODER (Spanish-language family literacy program)
Strengthen connections with multilingual families.
While PODER is designed for Spanish-speaking communities, it reflects CORE’s broader commitment to honoring families’ home languages and cultural identities. Including programs like PODER in our ecosystem demonstrates how literacy grows stronger when educators and families work together.
Titles:
Anchor your work in proven tools.
CORE’s foundational texts are trusted by educators nationwide and align with Hawaiʻi’s focus on structured, inclusive instruction. These resources support lesson planning, assessment, and instructional decision-making every step of the way.
Spotlight on Alaska
Alaska’s classrooms reflect rich cultural and linguistic diversity. CORE partners with educators across the state, offering professional learning grounded in research and built for Alaska’s context. We support strong Tier 1 instruction by linking language development and MTSS to strategies that drive real results.
Hawaii
Minnesota
California
Alabama
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Partner with CORE to bring lasting literacy impact across Alaska. Flexible, proven programs designed for your schools and communities.
Look for red — that’s where CORE’s programs qualify for state funding support.
Why CORE Is the Best Choice for Professional Learning
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Centered on Language, Culture, and Identity
CORE embeds an asset-based model across every offering. Multilingualism, oral language, and cultural knowledge are central to literacy, helping educators build on students’ strengths.
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Comprehensive Online Structured Literacy PD
OL&LA blends self-paced microlearning, live support, and optional coaching into a scalable, flexible experience that delivers real results.
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Faster Results, Actionable Learning
CORE focuses on essential skills and real-world application, helping educators move from knowledge to practice quickly.
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Grounded in Trusted Sources
Programs are built on the Teaching Reading Sourcebook and Multiple Measures, helping educators apply proven resources with purpose.
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IDA-Accredited and Standards-Aligned
CORE meets top national standards, with IDA accreditation and alignment to WIDA and state goals like Hawai‘i’s Policy 105-14.
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For Educators at Every Level
Tailored pathways support teachers, coaches, leaders, and system-level decision makers to drive literacy improvement.
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Flexible, Real-World Delivery
CORE offers asynchronous, hybrid, and facilitated options to fit busy educator schedules without sacrificing depth.
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Ongoing Partnership
CORE provides coaching, site-based support, and leadership development to ensure sustained impact beyond the training.
Let’s Connect Alaska
Book a 15-minute conversation to map out how CORE can support your CLSD goals, DRIP/MTSS requirements, and Multilingual Learners across Alaska.
