The Anchorage School District will be participating in Speak Up 2008, which is a series of online surveys to gather perspectives from students, parents, teachers, and administrators about the following topics:
* Technology usage & designing 21st century schools
* Science Education and Career Exploration
* 21st Century skills: information and media literacy
* Emerging Trends: digital content, broadband access and policy, and online learning

This is the first year that ASD is participating in the Speak Up survey, and it is only open until Friday, December 19th. Due to a limited timeline to advertise the survey to parents, student participation cannot be part of the instructional day; however, students and parents are encouraged to participate from home. (Please note, there is an option to take the Speak Up survey in Spanish.)

1. There is a link to the Speak Up survey from ASD’s main webpage, or participants can go to www.netdayspeakup.org/speakup2008/index.asp
2. Click on the survey you are interested in taking (student, parent, teacher/administrator, Spanish)
3. Enter part of your school name (usually the first word is enough) and AK (State) – click find school
4. Select your school from the list of results
5. Enter your secret word: asdk12
6. Select the grade level, or type of survey and get started

If you would like to learn more about Speak Up, visit: www.netdayspeakup.org/speakup2008/