𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗽𝘂𝗸 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗽𝘂𝗸 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

Kuspuk School District concluded three days of learning, collaboration, and connection during our October 19–21 inservice!

We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers and facilitators for sharing their expertise and strategies to support our students and schools:

🔹 Tony and the Alaska EXCEL team — Educational opportunities and pathways for students.

🔹 Leslie Scranton — Culturally responsive restorative practices.

🔹 Chris Wilkens — Classroom management.

🔹 Jenna Test — Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

🔹 Lauren Kelsey and Natalie — Building Healthy Schools: From Wellness Strategies to Action, supporting Year 3 of the Kuspuk Healthy Schools Project.

🔹 Marge Dunn, Director of Federal Programs — Grants information and guidance.

🔹 Marcus Heerdt, Director of Student Success and Wellbeing — AK Safe App.

🔹 Dale Ebcas, District Special Education Coordinator — Together We Thrive: Creating Opportunities for Every Student through Unified Champion Schools.

🔹 Mr. Severin Gardner, Director of Support Services — Guidance in developing the Unified Sports topics and supporting inclusive opportunities for students.

🔹 Brian Rilloraza — Lessons learned from the Alaska Safety & Well-being Summit and “The Power of Your Story.”

🔹 Ellen Fiellman — Relationship strategies for staff and students, and the impact of sleep on learning, emotional regulation, and relationships.

🔹 Laurie Hagelman — Executive Function Blueprint.

A special thank-you to Ms. Emily Vanderpool, KSD Director of Curriculum and Instruction for organizing and facilitating this inservice, and to all district leaders and site administrators for their leadership, coordination, and support throughout these three days.

Thank you to our teachers and staff for your participation, thoughtful discussions, and continued commitment to our students. From literacy and student data to wellness, safety, and inclusion, this inservice centered on helping every student thrive. 💙

Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Erich Henry Kuball, Chief School Administrator, for your leadership and for making this event possible. Your support for professional learning helps us strengthen our schools and create meaningful opportunities for every student.

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