Program Quality Initiative Cohorts
School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports a cohort-based learning model with the Youth Program Quality Intervention process (YPQI). This model provides a shared learning experience with peers moving together through a cycle of continuous quality improvement throughout the year. Using YPQI’s assess-plan-improve sequence, we work with programs to incorporate self-and external assessments, actionable improvement plans, and professional learning supports (i.e., coaching, training, and peer learning) to drive improvement. To find out more about starting a Youth Program Quality cohort in your area, contact Ka’ohe Wong.
Current cohorts and cohort-specific workshops are listed below.
Cohort Workshop Schedules & Quick Links
OSPI 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Washington State Program Quality Cohorts 16, 17, 18, and 19
October 2023 – October 202
Please contact Kelly Riffer with questions about his cohort.
Spokane County Youth Development Collaborative (SCYDC)
The Spokane County Youth Development Collaborative (SCYDC) is an initiative to unite youth development professionals and organizations in the Spokane County area and facilitate a space for collective learning, shared advocacy, and networking. Through the SCYDC, members can access regular meetings, training opportunities, and other events. SCYDC currently has 46 local youth-serving agencies and partners connected to the collaborative.
Please get in touch with Benny Baird for more information on the Spokane County Youth Development Collaborative or to join.
City of Seattle/DEEL – Cohort 14
City Cohort 14 — CCAP Providers and Staff
Please contact Samone Coleman with questions about his cohort.
Seattle University Center for Community Engagement
Seattle University’s Center for Community Engagement staff will participate in a seven-month professional development cohort focused on exploring structural racism, cultural responsiveness, social emotional skills, and empathy.
Please contact Kelly Riffer with questions about this cohort.
King County Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning
Grantees who have received funding through the Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning Initiative with School’s Out Washington are moving through the Youth Program Quality Intervention model several times over the course of the three-year grant cycle. Grantees have self-selected into cohorts within the initiative based on YPQI experience and staff capacity, each of which offer required and recommended meetings and trainings to support sites’ YPQI experience.
Find out more information about Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning Initiative.
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Youth programs utilizing the SEL PQA tool for a continuous improvement cycle
September 2023 – June 2024
Please contact Benny Baird with questions about this cohort.
YMCA of Snohomish County
School Age Child Care programs utilizing the SEL PQA tool for a continuous improvement cycle
September 2023 – June 2024.
Please contact Benny Baird with questions about this cohort.