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School’s Out Washington’s Bridge Conference is taking place Oct. 24-25. You must be registered with School’s Out Washington in order to attend.

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Tuesday, October 25 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Systems Track Closing Session: Call for Action: State Support for Youth Development

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The youth development field has been organizing and advocating for increased program opportunities for children and youth. After years of fighting to be seen by policymakers, the COVID-19 pandemic shined a bright light on the critical role expanded learning and other youth development programs serve to ensure youth have caring adults in their lives, spaces that meet their dynamic needs and interests, and an opportunity to learn outside of a classroom. A state youth development workgroup met over the past year to develop a set of recommendations to the Washington State Legislature that led to legislative priorities which – if successful – will create new state support and funding for the field. We have a real shot at increased opportunities for Washington’s youth – and we need your help. In this session, we will hear from one of our legislative champions, provide an overview of the workgroup’s recommendations, and explore strategies for mobilizing our field and communities to get these recommendations implemented.

This is the Closing Session for the Systems Leaders Track.
Speakers
avatar for David Beard

David Beard

Policy & Advocacy Director, School's Out Washington
David facilitates SOWA’s advocacy efforts, including educating policymakers and working with providers and stakeholders to secure more funding and better policies for the field. Throughout his career, David has been an advocate for children and families. After working as the policy... Read More →
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Claire Wilson

Senator, 30th Legislative District
Claire Wilson’s legislative work has built on her 25 years at the Puget Sound Educational Services District, where she was an administrator in early education and family involvement. Prior to that, Claire taught pregnant and parenting teens at Mt. Tahoma High School and was a... Read More →
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Alex Alston

Consultant, Alex Alston Consulting
Alex has worked in public policy and politics since 2004. Prior to 2018 when Alex started Alex Alston Consulting, she worked in public policy and lobbying on behalf of a statewide nonprofit focused on transportation, outdoor recreation, and healthy communities. Since 2018, she’s... Read More →

Systems Track Closing Session Bridge Conference October 2022 pdf
Tuesday October 25, 2022 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Chambers Bay II&III, Marriott
  SYSTEMS TRACK SESSION, 90 MINUTE