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We’re Hiring! Program Quality Coach

Sep 11, 2026

OverviewFor three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role in advancing equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington state. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available, so all of Washington’s youth—and especially low-income youth and youth of color—can have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. SOWA is dedicated to building responsive community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development and summer programs for Washington’s children and youth ages 5 through young adulthood. Position SummaryGuided by the School’s Out Washington Coaching Philosophy, the Program Quality (YPQ) Coach provides culturally responsive, relationship-based coaching that accelerates professional … [ ]

National AfterSchool Association Launches National Youth Development Credential Pilot

Aug 17, 2026

By NAA

The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) is launching the implementation pilot for the National Youth Development Foundational Practices Credential, an important milestone in a multi-year national effort to strengthen and recognize the youth development workforce. The pilot will expand access to the credential for youth development practitioners through five implementation partners that represent diverse professional learning and workforce development models. Together, NAA and its partners will support practitioners in earning the credential while generating insights that will inform future implementation and broader adoption across the field. Developed by NAA in collaboration with practitioners, researchers, and field leaders, the National Youth Development … [ ]

We’re Hiring: BSK Grants & Evaluation Manager

Jul 29, 2026

OverviewFor three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington state. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available, so all of Washington’s youth—and especially low-income youth and youth of color—can have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. SOWA is dedicated to building responsive community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development, and summer programs for Washington’s children and youth ages 5 through young adulthood. Position SummaryThe BSK Grants & Evaluation Manager provides management for the King County Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Expanded Learning strategy, with … [ ]

Introducing Bridge Conference Keynote speaker Sangita Kumar

Jul 06, 2026

During these uncertain, dangerous times, we find strength in connection and community. With this acknowledgment, we wanted to ground this year’s Bridge Conference with someone who thrives on community engagement through interactive storytelling. The Art of Being Water invites us to embrace the power of adaptability, resilience, connection, and collective flow. Sangita is the Principal and Founder of Be The Change Consulting and brings over 20 years of experience leading transformative change. She is widely recognized as an expert in building the conditions for organizations and movements to truly thrive. We are honored to announce that Sangita Kumar will open this year’s Bridge Conference as our opening keynote speaker. … [ ]

The Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many Washington Families

May 20, 2026

New Study Finds 1 in 2 Washington Children Whose Parents Want Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Because of Cost Washington, D.C. – Many more Washington parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a household survey released today. The Summer Struggle for Washington Families finds that the parents of 543,464 Washington children want summer programs for them, but just 270,872 Washington children are enrolled. The barriers pushing programs out of reach for Washington families are cost, cited by 44% of survey respondents; program location or transportation … [ ]

Solicitud de Calificaciones: Grupo de Revisión del Entrenamiento en Línea y Autodirigido sobre Fundamentos de la Edad Escolar

Mar 30, 2026

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) está buscando de 3 a 5 evaluadores/as para formar un Grupo de Revisión del Entrenamiento En Línea y Autodirigido sobre Fundamentos de la Edad Escolar. El propósito de este grupo de trabajo será proporcionar observaciones y comentarios sobre la versión en español de la capacitación SAB en línea y autodirigida. Este proceso de revisión incluirá la evaluación de la funcionalidad de la plataforma, la accesibilidad, la precisión, la consistencia y la pertinencia cultural. La Especialista en Contenido Bilingüe de SOWA, la Directora Asociada de Aprendizaje Profesional y la persona que lidera el Contenido de Capacitación, apoyarán … [ ]