Alaska Literacy Program News  

The Anchorage Health Literacy Collaborative, together with Providence Health & Services Alaska, UAA Center for Human Development and Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center present Alaska Health Literacy Summit: Working Together to Improve Health on November 5, 2016 from 8 am - 4:30 pm at Providence Alaska Medical Center (3200 Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK) in West Auditorium. This summit is for health care professionals and community members. Learn evidence-based communication tools that improve health outcomes and quality of care.

Register online: https://aktclms.org/Training/Class/101610

$60 Registration Fee (non-student / non-senior)

$30 Student and/or Senior (age 55+) Fee

$15 Continuing Education Fee (if needed)

Refreshments and a $5 lunch card are included in the cost of registration (all categories).

If the cost of registration is a barrier, and you want to attend this event, training access funds are available. Email rain@alaskachd.org or call 907-264-6281 to apply for a registration fee waiver.  [Read More... ]

The Spell It! 2016 spelling practice book is available! Find it on the bottom of our BizBee page to prepare for BizBee! Spellers, please arrive at 5:30 pm. Doors will open at 6 pm for spectators. 

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Our ALP School Calendar is up for July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

Adult Literacy: Watch as the Secret 
Is Revealed on National TV 

ProLiteracy, one of ALP's national affiliates, announces that the TV show Secret Lives of Americans has filmed an episode about an adult who struggles with low literacy skills. Secret Lives of Americans is a groundbreaking documentary series that takes an unflinching look at the secrets people keep and the strength that it takes to reveal them to friends and family.

Watch the story of Cleo, a loving and supportive mother from Alabama, who has always encouraged her children to pursue their educational goals—all while keeping a secret that’s been holding her back. Watch the episode on Friday, June 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Pivot TV, or watch a recording of the episode online. 

Join us in raising awareness of adult literacy by taking the pledge to help improve lives through literacy.