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School's Out Washington is an intermediary organization dedicated to building community systems to support quality afterschool and youth development (AYD) programs for Washington's 5-18 year olds through training, advocacy and leadership. Through a range of training and professional development services, we promote quality standards and offer opportunities for AYD program providers to develop skills, receive support and network with peers. We disseminate research on the benefits of programs and mobilize children's advocates to take action on issues impacting the AYD field. Our grant programs support quality programs in a variety of ways. We also facilitate communication among AYD professionals, schools, law enforcement officials, policymakers, civic leaders, foundations and other partners to establish accountability and a system of support for Washington's young people.
We're continuing to roll out new and expanded features on our website. You can keep up with our very latest news and information at the "SOWA Live (So Alive!)" Blog. The News and Events section is a place to check out if you want to keep on top of new developments, grants and funding opportunities, and other news from the afterschool and youth development field. While there, you can also read the Washington Out-of-School Times newsletter current and back editions. The Media Center shares our press releases and news stories involving School's Out Washington.
We've got a great contest happening right now and the prize is a $100 scholarship to the 2010 Bridge Conference. We've added the Conference Program online, as well as sessions listed by age range and topic. We've also added a scholarship page where we will post any available scholarships - right now, there are scholarships available for Washington State and Oregon State programs. Click on the Bridge logo on this page and see why we are getting so excited about this year's conference!
We are looking for afterschool and youth development programs in Spokane, the greater Seattle area, and Pierce County to participate in the Pathway to Excellence project during the 2010-2011 school year. Find out all about the project and the Year Four focus on equity and diversity and apply online to be considered for inclusion in this fantastic professional development and program quality project.
Would you like to recognize a champion of afterschool in your community? The Afterschool Hall of Fame celebrates and recognizes individuals and organizations that have provided dedicated leadership in the advancement of the afterschool and youth development field in Washington State. We are now accepting nominations for the 2010 awards.
Check out this great new resource which provides tools and resources to plan and implement a public will building campaign around the importance of afterschool and youth development programs in your community.
School's Out Washington
801 - 23rd Ave. S., Suite A
Seattle, WA 98144
P:206.323.2396
F:206.323.7997
Toll Free: 888.419.9300
