News and Events

SEL Symposium Advisory Committee is in the house!

“Who did you want to be at age 7 and how does that connect with what you are doing now?” This is the opening question posed by one of the advisory committee members for the SEL/Whole Child Symposium. Bright eyes, laughter, nods, and at times, crinkled foreheads in nostalgic reflection fill the [...]

Category: Blog

Topic: SEL Symposium & Thriving Leaders, Training Opportunities & Events

Jump on in with our Highline Cohort and get Partnership Ready!

While partnerships between schools and youth-serving organizations have the potential to provide students the opportunity and support they need to be successful, developing strong and sustainable partnerships can be a challenge. YDEKC recently kicked off a peer learning cohort for community based [...]

Category: Blog

Topic: Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs, Training Opportunities & Events

Summer is coming! Are you ready?

Over the past two summers YDEKC, in partnership with the Road Map Project, School’s Out Washington, and MEMconsultants worked with fourteen summer learning programs offered by youth organizations to better understand the state and impact of summer learning programs. This white paper summarizes [...]

Category: Blog

Topic: New Research

YDEKC’s 2018 Summit: Together We’re Better!

Our 7th annual YDEKC Member Summit last week was an inspirational and energizing day that brought together more than 50 of our executive leaders to share the challenges and opportunities we are facing as non-profit leaders supporting holistic outcomes for kids in King County. In the midst of [...]

Category: Blog

Topic: Annual YDEKC Summit