Re: Wanting to teach in Alaska but need financial help

Posted by AK librarian on 10/13/05

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On 10/11/05, Cortnee Dalton wrote:
> Hi, I am currently a student in Wyoming, seeking a
> elementary education degree. I hear that Alaska has a
> need for teachers right now and I also hear that there are
> programs where if you sign a 2-year contract with a
> school, they will give you a sign on bonus, or help with
> your schooling. I would LOVE to teach in Alaska and it
> would be great if I could get a little financial help
> right now. Could you please let me know if this program
> really exists, because it would be a dream come true for
> me right now. Thanks for your time.-Cortnee

Individual districts do their own hiring. There's no statewide
program. There's a link below to the Alaska Teacher Placement
site. I have not heard of any financial incentives being given
for people to complete their education -- other than financial
aid for Alaska residents.

Alaska Teacher Placement

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Wanting to teach in Alaska but need financial help , 10/11/05, by Cortnee Dalton.
• Re: Wanting to teach in Alaska but need financial help , 10/13/05, by AK librarian.
• Re: Wanting to teach in Alaska but need financial help , 3/07/06, by mark jeffrey.
• Re: Wanting to teach in Alaska but need financial help , 5/29/06, by future alaska teacher.
• Re: Wanting to teach in Alaska but need financial help , 1/22/09, by chuck kirkland.
• Re: I know this post is not meant to be funny but I found it , 1/22/09, by absolutely hilarious meow.