Resources
Elevate Washington shares tools and information that inform and support youth-service providers and expanded learning advocates.
State of Play Seattle-King County Analysis & Recommendations
Aspen Institute (2019). State of Play: Seattle-King County Analysis and Recommendations. State of Play: Seattle-King County is a comprehensive, descriptive landscape analysis of regional trends, patterns, barriers and opportunities related to youth participation in sport, physical activity, and outdoor recreation. Guided by a national framework created by the Aspen Institute, State of Play: Seattle-King County informs regional leaders, programs, and policies with the goal of improving equitable access to safe, fun physical activity []
Foundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework
This report from the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research builds on the Consortium’s earlier work on the … [ ]
Read MoreFour Influential Studies of Expanded Learning
There are a number of compelling evaluation studies of expanded learning programs. These four are particularly notable for their size, … [ ]
Read MoreOut-of-School-Time Landscape Scan
In September 2017, School’s Out Washington released the King County Out-of-School-Time Landscape Scan, which was prepared by BERK Consulting with … [ ]
Read MoreSocial and Emotional Learning Landscape Scan
In this landscape scan, Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) inventories the systems, strategies, and practices in place to … [ ]
Read MoreWashington’s Expanded Learning Opportunities: The Promise of a Systems Approach
This report, sponsored by the BUILD Initiative and the Raikes Foundation, describes how partners in Washington state took on a … [ ]
Read MoreAmerica After 3PM: Afterschool Programs in Demand
America After 3PM, a project of the Afterschool Alliance, spans a decade of data chronicling how children spend the hours between … [ ]
Read MoreA Nation at Hope
The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development was created to engage communities in re-envisioning learning to … [ ]
Read MoreWhat Does the Research Say About Afterschool?
Afterschool and summer learning programs provide critical supports to families and have demonstrable effects on students’ academic achievement, school-day attendance, … [ ]
Read MoreState of Play Seattle-King County Analysis & Recommendations
Aspen Institute (2019). State of Play: Seattle-King County Analysis and Recommendations. State of Play: Seattle-King County is a comprehensive, descriptive … [ ]
Read MoreWashington Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Network
Join the Washington ELO Network to help advance our shared goals to support youth and help them reach their full potential in communities across Washington. The ELO Network supports and promotes policies that increase access to high-quality expanded learning opportunities for youth in Washington.
Customized Training
School's Out Washington offers customized training to afterschool and youth development (AYD) programs that serve children and youth. Our trainers bring a wide range of experience and can tailor trainings to meet a program's particular needs.
Online Professional Development
Description: School’s Out Washington provides two online learning options for the staff of licensed school-age programs looking to fulfill their state-mandated professional development requirements. Whether you are a new staff person looking to fulfill your 30-Hour Initial Training Requirement or a long-time staff member who wants to complete ongoing STARS credits online, we have an affordable option for you!
