Alaska Native Language Arts K-3 Reading Standards

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The Office of Tribal Affairs has collaborated with the Sealaska Heritage Institute and TIDES Education Associates to create Alaska Native Language Arts Standards for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. These standards are set to be adopted by the Alaska State Board of Education and will play a crucial role in supporting the instruction of Alaska Native languages. By establishing these standards, it will be clear that reading in Alaska Native languages is a valid way to demonstrate 3rd grade reading proficiency. Additionally, these standards will work alongside the Alaska Native Language Literacy Screeners being developed in partnership with Alaska Native Linguistic and Cultural Ambassadors and the University of Oregon.