CLSD Logo - white background, circle, Alaska Comprehensive Literacy State Development Project along the top of the circle, dark blue mountains with a yellow star to the right sitting behind a light blue open book with the big dipper in yellow stars on the cover. Underneath is text that reads Meeting Alaska's Education Challenge, and #akCLSD, The Department of Education and Early Development, and #akreads are along the bottom of the circle

Alaska CLSD Project

Increasing Literacy Through Innovation

Reading Across Alaska

After a rigorous and thorough review process, 16 districts were awarded the CLSD Grant. These districts represent all regions of Alaska, and range in size from the very small (less than 50 students) to the very large (over 1000 students spanning hundreds of miles). We are so excited to be working with them, and see what they will do!

Your DEED Contacts for CLSD

This is a Picture of Hollins Emili

Hollins Emili - CLSD Program Manager

Education Specialist II

Contact for: general questions/ program managing

hollins.emili@alaska.gov

Office: (907) 269-6757

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Brittnay Bailey - ELA Content Specialist

Education Specialist II

Contact for: literacy related support and programming assistance

brittnay.bailey@alaska.gov

Office: (907) 269-6767

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Allie Gardner - School Recognition and Support Administrator II

allie.gardner@alaska.gov

Office: (907) 269-6754

Machelle Bennett - Grants Administrator II

machelle.bennett@alaska.gov

Office: (907) 465-8694