News and Events

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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

June 14, 2018: Upcoming Training Opportunity: Using School Data for Program Planning and Evaluation

The next installment in our Measurement and Evaluation workshop series is scheduled for June 14, 2018. Details are posted below: WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Using School Data for Program Planning: Schools collect a great deal of information on the students they serve. Many schools are willing to [...]

Category: Blog

Topic: Measurement and Evaluation, 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