College of Education

Welcome to the College of Education

All of us in the College strive to create a welcoming place that embodies our core values of Intellectual Vitality; Inclusiveness and Equity; Collaboration; and Leadership.
Come learn with us – the outstanding faculty in the College's three departments offer certificates, bachelors and masters degrees across an array of educational programs.

Interim Dean Ed McLain

The College of Education is located on the 2nd floor of the
 Professional Studies Building     Phone - 1-907-786-4401

Join us in engaging in the essential and exhilarating role of shaping the future.  Make a difference, teach!

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. 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.

2013 Annual Selkregg Banquet - Chevak Project

Narrative Research in Progress 
May 24-28, 2013              
Registration Form

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.