We support the people and organizations who empower youth through expanded learning.
School’s Out Washington is working to ensure equitable access to high-quality, youth development programs across Washington state—especially for low-income youth and youth of color. Through advocacy, professional learning, and grants we have created a foundation of support and expertise that enables and enriches the critical work of youth-serving organizations.
Trainings & Workshops
Mar 21 — Apr 25
(11:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Mar 26
(10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Mar 28
(10:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Apr 02
(10:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Apr 04
(10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Resilience Training for Professionals serving Youth and Families
March 21, 2024 — April 25, 2024 (11:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Instructor: Shayla Collins and Kizz Prusia from The Center for Child & Family Well-Being
Format: Virtual
STARS Credits: up to 9
Incorporating Expressive Arts Activities Into Your Programming
March 26, 2024 (10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Instructor: Mandy Pierce, SOWA Refugee School Impact Contracts Manager
Format: School's Out Washington Tukwila office
Topic: This training is a chance to learn about expressive arts therapy and discover how its principles can inspire meaningful activities that allow students and adults to process complex emotions.
STARS Credits: 2
SEL Methods - Emotion Coaching
March 28, 2024 (10:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Instructor: Sevan Bussell, SOWA Design & Delivery Specialist
Format: Virtual
Topic: You will learn strategies that help integrate emotion management skills and practices into your programs and in the ways, you interact with youth.
STARS Credits: 2.5
Active Supervision and Transitions
April 2, 2024 (10:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Instructor: Carlee Hoover, SOWA Training Services Manager
Format: SOWA Tukwila Office
Topic: In this training we will explore strategies for Active Supervision that keeps kids safe, strengthens connection and supports autonomy.
STARS Credits: 2.5
Question, Persuade, Refer
April 4, 2024 (10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Instructor: Ashley Hall, Assistant Professor at Washington State University
Format: Virtual
Topic: Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
STARS Credits: 2
Stories
VIEW ALLKids and Paper: a legacy built on family traditions, love and creativity
Kids and Paper was born out of the experience of love, change, and a mother noticing her child’s irrepressible self-expression through drawing. Now, Kids and Paper have provided 200 children with a program where they are encouraged to safely and freely...
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VIEW ALLFebruary 02
One woman’s journey to connection, impact, and serviceMila Doroshchuk, the Program Coordinator B5, a current School’s Out Washington (SOWA) Refugee School Impact Program (RSIP) is leading the organization’s Ukrainian After School Program. Immig...
January 26
Kids and Paper: a legacy built on family traditions, love and creativityKids and Paper was born out of the experience of love, change, and a mother noticing her child’s irrepressible self-expression through drawing. Now, Kids and Paper have provided 200 chi...
February 16
We’re hiring: Training Services CoordinatorThe Training Services Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality training, workshops, and events across Washington State. ...
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Join the Youth Development Strategy Table
learn moreThe Youth Development Strategy Table is a coalition of public and nonprofit stakeholders working to establish a focused state-level youth development effort to sustain early learning gains, improve academic and social-emotional outcomes, and prevent deep end system involvement.
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Check out Elevate Washington
Elevate Washington is a member-based youth program data system and public directory. It includes nonprofits, businesses, and agencies that offer afterschool enrichment, childcare, youth services, and a range of other opportunities and support for children and young people (ages 5 to 24).
SOWA created the Elevate Washington so that we have the tools and information needed to see where youth programs are operating in our state and better understand who’s being served. With this critical data, we’re able to advocate for resources and also provide families with an easy way to find programs in their area.
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