The Alaska Partnership for Teacher Enhancement is proud to present the Summer 2005 Institutes.

These standards-based institutes have been developed as highly interactive so educators may explore new and different ways to develop curriculum and instruction that address real life Alaskan issues while improving leadership and teaching behaviors so that all students can achieve academic excellence.

The 2005 Mathematics Summer Institute will be focused on elementary and middle school content and teaching strategies. There will be a strong focus on using rural Alaskan contexts and Native ways of knowing for teaching mathematics lessons and units. Hands-on experiences and a problem-solving approach will serve as the foundation for learning experiences. National and state standards will be addressed. It will be relevant, interesting and fun!

Host Community: Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, is located in south central Alaska at the head of Cook Inlet with a breathtaking view of Mt. McKinley. Anchorage prides itself on its reputation of being a great place to live, visit and do business.

Anchorage has a long history of cultural diversity, which includes influence from the Russian, British, Spanish, American and Alaska Native populations. There are 96 schools located in the community, which are attended by approximately 49,200 students. As the center of commerce for the state, Anchorage is headquarters for the oil and gas industries, finance and real estate, transportation, communications, and government agencies. The Port of Anchorage handles 85% of the general cargo for the Alaska Railbelt area. Fort Richardson and Elmendorf AFB jointly employ over 9,000 active duty military personnel, while the tourism and recreation industries continue to grow in the area. Anchorage has over 162 parks, including 10 large reserves, and recreation facilities that include downhill and cross-country skiing, ice rinks, golf, swimming, and camping. Entertainment opportunities abound at the George Sullivan Sports Arena, Alaska Performing Arts Center and the Egan Convention Center as well as many other facilities in the city.

Anchorage will be the host for the 2005 Mathematics Summer Institute.

(Information from the Alaska Dept. of Community & Economic Development-Alaska Community Database Online.)

Whether camping on the tundra, working in a fish camp, listening to elders' stories about the history of their village and native traditions or learning about stellar navigation and subsistence cycles, the institutes promise to provide unique learning experiences that are enriching and enlightening for all who attend. All content institutes will be hosted in Alaska villages, based on the Alaska state content standards and taught through a variety of innovative classroom and practical experiences.

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