On behalf of the College of Education, I welcome new and returning students, faculty and staff to another great year. It is our intention to continue to make our College both engaged in the community and relevant to learners. Our website outlines the COE initiatives and provides important information. Please enjoy this glimpse of our work and let us know how the new website works for you.

Thank you,

Patricia Chesbro

Providence Early Learning Lab (PELL)

The Providence Early Learning Lab (PELL) is a partnership between The Providence Center for Child Development and the University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Teaching and Learning Early Childhood program.  It is a childcare facility located at the Providence Health Center. Preservice teachers majoring in Early Childhood Education will attend some classes on site at PELL. In class, students will observe, plan, and implement activities with young children under the supervision and guidance of UAA professors.

COE News and Events

Stay up to date with the latest news and upcoming events at the College of Education. Look for opportunities to attend our PRAXIS information sessions as well as our Indigenous Values Gatherings. Also find copies of our COE Newsletter, the Nexus. If you have any news or events that you would like to share please submit your information to coe@uaa.alaska.edu for consideration.

Professional And Continuing Education

In the past year, the College of Education supported the professional learning of over 2,880 educators in Anchorage and across the state, representing almost 35% of Alaska’s public school teachers. Through active partnerships with the Anchorage School District and other focused professional organizations and school districts, the College generated an average of 211 FTE students in each semester and summer session. The PACE office is dedicated to advancing professional learning to continually improve the educational experience of Alaska’s children.