TOTEM ASSOCIATION
The PRSPs of the Anchorage School District
Open Letter to All TOTEM Members
The TOTEM Board recently received a letter full of accusations. They take them seriously and want to be transparent with the members about the situation. Please take a moment to read through the letter and contact the board with any questions.
Come Join us on Zoom and Learn About the Negotiations Process
TOTEM members, come join us on, October 12th from 6:30pm-7:30pm, for an informational Zoom about the Negotiations Process. TOTEM and ACE members will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the Q&A.
Please note this Zoom is for information about the process only. We will not be discussing details about TOTEM's Negotiations.
Please register here to join the Zoom.
WELCOME TO TOTEM ASSOCIATION!
TOTEM Association is comprised of Anchorage School District (ASD) employees who support the students, staff, administration, parents, and community. TOTEM promotes professional growth and continuing education for all members. Whether you are a member or a visitor, please take a moment to browse around and learn more about TOTEM Association. If you're a new hire with TOTEM, click the link below to watch a new hire orientation video to help answer your questions about the advantages to being a member of TOTEM.
The next TOTEM New Hire Orientations will be scheduled for the fall. In the meantime, you may click below to watch a recording of a prior orientation.
ASD Paraprofessionals:
Alaska State Statute has changed and therefore, beginning in the Fall 2023, all instructional paraprofessionals will be required to meet the high standards of qualification under Alaska regulation 4 AAC 04.220.
Click here to review the new paraprofessional qualifications.
The Anchorage School District has decided to provide the Master Teacher, Inc. platform in order to assist you in meeting the new qualifications. This platform will provide the necessary online training to prepare you for the assessments.
Master Teacher is a yearlong license provided for you. It contains additional resources that can be used to further your professional development if you so choose.
Please note: This is NOT REQUIRED to be done over the summer, but we wanted to provide you with the access ahead of time.
*For Title I Para Training Tips, where you will learn how to enter the system and access training materials along with directions to sign up for the assessment, you will need to access this from your district email.*
WHY JOIN TOTEM ASSOCIATION?
A Quick Guide to the Importance and Benefits of Membership
MEMBER BENEFITS
EARN MORE MONEY
UNIONS AND JANUS
TOTEM Employees - Check This Out!
INTERESTED IN FURTHERING YOUR EDUCATION WITH GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY?
New Scholarships Are Available!!
Zoom Meeting Date:
Contact Hannah Meneses via phone or text at 907-201-1965 or email Hannah.meneses@gcu.edu
Learn about our partnership with Grand Canyon University and scholarship opportunities in a short Zoom informational session!
Grand Canyon also offers other help for employees. If you are interested in joining a NES/Praxis Prep Session, take a look at this flyer.
