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
February 6, 2023
(10:00 am—1:00 pm)
February 7, 2023
(10:00 am—1:00 pm)
February 9, 2023
(10:00 am—12:00 pm)
February 14, 2023
(10:00 am—12:00 pm)
February 24, 2023
(10:00 am—12:00 pm)
SEL PQA Basics
February 6, 2023 (10:00 am—1:00 pm)
Instructor : Carlee Hoover
Format : Online/Zoom
STARS Credits: 6
"Who Taught You That?" - Understanding Gender, Creating Affirming Spaces
February 7, 2023 (10:00 am—1:00 pm)
Instructor : Lex Gavin
Format : Online/Zoom
STARS Credits: 3
Emotion Coaching
February 9, 2023 (10:00 am—12:00 pm)
Instructor : TBD
Format : Online/Zoom
STARS Credits: 2
Mandated Reporting and Supporting Survivors: A Deeper Dive
February 14, 2023 (10:00 am—12:00 pm)
Instructor : Vanya Nanda & Rebecca Milliman, MSW
Format : Online/Zoom
STARS Credits: 2
A Sensory Approach to Working with Kids Series: Part 2
February 24, 2023 (10:00 am—12:00 pm)
Instructor : TBD
Format : In-person
STARS Credits: 2
Stories
VIEW ALLCoyote and the expansion of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration
The ability to express oneself as a young person is a valuable tool for growth and healing. Coyote’s mission is to, “spark creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their futures.” Jess Schwab, Communications...
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News & Updates
VIEW ALLJanuary 31
Refugee School Impact Program ManagerJob Description Refugee School Impact Program Manager OverviewFor three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems i...
January 09
Youth Development Advocacy WeekNow is the time to showcase Youth Development to policymakers! In partnership with the Youth Development Strategy Table, we’ll be meeting youth, providers, and other stakeholders to educate ...
December 07
Pierce County Out-of-Schooltime Leader to Join SOWASchool’s Out Washington (SOWA) is thrilled to announce that Fahren Johnson will be joining SOWA as the new Strategy & Partnerships Director. Her first day in the new role will be January...
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Raise your voice in support of youth development!
Send an emailUse this easy form to send emails directly to your elected officials and tell them to support House Bill 1386 and Senate Bill 5601. If passed, this new legislation will secure millions of dollars in funding for direct-service programming and much needed infrastructure for the youth development field in Washington.
Send an emailJoin 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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