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Program & Activities

The Washington State Quality Standards have 9 overarching domains. Together, they represent the key areas of quality for afterschool and youth development programs.

The domain Program & Activities defines quality programs as offering a variety of activities that are active, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive that enrich the physical, social, emotional, and creative development of all participants.

Learn more about the Quality Standards.

Online STARS Courses for Ongoing Credit (One-Year Access)

Join School's Out Washington's Online Learning Platform to get access to 36 award-winning online trainings developed by Cypherworx, an organization providing state-approved professional development training to out-of-school time providers. The trainings tie to the National Core Competencies developed by National Afterschool Association, and the Washington State Core Competencies and Quality...

STARS Credits: Up to 36 Ongoing Credits!

Content Area : All Content Areas

Spokane Methods Double-Header: Active Learning & Cooperative Learning (Spokane, January 26)

SOWA is hosting two weekend workshops in Spokane on Jan. 26, 2018. You can register for one, or for both! Active Learning, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Do you know the difference between active learning...

Saturday, January 26, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Instructor:
Benjamin Baird

Location:
Spokane

STARS Credits: 4

Content Area II - Learning Environment & Curriculum

30 Hour School-Age Basics (Seattle, Apr 25 & May 2, 2020)

30 Hour School Age Initial Training Requirement (or STARS Basic) for working effectively with children ages 5-12. Content meets minimum Washington State Licensing requirement for new staff. This two day class, covering all 10 Basics...

Saturday, Apr 25 & May 2, 2020
Sat. Apr. 25: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat. May 2: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor:
Debbie Barnes

Location:

STARS Credits: 30

Content Area All Core Competency Areas

30 Hour School-Age Basics (Seattle, Feb 1 & 8, 2020)

Saturday, Feb. 1 & 8, 2020
Sat. Feb. 1: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat. Feb. 8: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor:
Debbie Barnes

Location:

STARS Credits: 30

Content Area All Core Competency Areas

Leap Into Science Educator Training (Licensed Programs, Seattle, Sat. Jan 4, 2020)

Take a Leap Into Science! Leap into Science programs for libraries integrate open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed especially for children ages 3-10 and their families. Washington State Library is partnering with libraries, museums, and...

Saturday, January 4, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Instructor:
Nerrisah Townsend

Location:
WA 98144

STARS Credits: 4

Content Area I: Child/Adolescent Growth & Development; II: Learning Environment & Curriculum

Planning & Reflection (Spokane, Jan 28)

Are you engaging youth in the critical life skills of planning and reflection? Are you ready to be more intentional about including planning and reflection strategies into your daily routine and activities but not sure...

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Instructor:
Benjamin Baird

Location:
WA 99201

STARS Credits: 2

Content Area II: Learning Environment & Curriculum