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2023-2026 Strategic Plan

We are proud to present our 2023-2026 strategic plan, which has been deeply informed by School’s Out Washington’s community and...

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Investing in Rural Youth: The Impact of School-Community Partnerships

Corey Belser knows firsthand how activities outside of the classroom can open doors of possibility for young people. His career...

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Spotlight: Hilltop Children’s Center’s Commitment to Continuous Growth and Improvement

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports youth programs on their program quality improvement journey. One program that has shown commitment to...

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Advocating at the Capitol: Recap of 2026 Advocacy Day

We know that high-quality youth development programs transform lives and build stronger communities—but Washington still hasn’t caught up with the...

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Spotlight: International Rescue Committee

Resettling one’s family in an unfamiliar country is not an easy feat. Having survived violence and persecution in their countries...

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Training Calendar

Important Dates

2026-2027 School Age Basics Calendar

Note: Registration for kick-off and closing reflection sessions is now managed through the 360Learning platform. Register for Online School Age Basics on our Trainings & Workshops page to receive access to 360Learning.

Month/yearKick-Off orientation Dates (optional)Closing Reflection dates (Mandatory)
August 2026Thursday, August 20
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, August 13
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, August 29
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
September 2026Tuesday, September 15
6:30 PM-7:15 PM
Thursday, September 10
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, September 26
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
October 2026Thursday, October 8
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, October 1
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Thursday, October 15
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
November 2026Thursday, November 19
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, November 12
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 24
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
December 2026Thursday, December 10
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, December 3
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, December 17
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
January 2027Thursday, January 14
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, January 7
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, January 23
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
February 2027Thursday, February 18
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, February 11
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, February 27
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
March 2027Thursday, March 18
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, March 11
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, March 27
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
April 2027Thursday, April 15
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, April 8
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, April 24
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
May 2027Tuesday, May 11
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, May 13
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Thursday, May 27
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
June 2027Tuesday, June 15
6:30 PM-7:15 PM		Thursday, June 10
6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Saturday, June 26
10:00 AM-11:30 AM