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SUMMARY:WPN Webinar: College Completion Coaching – Promising Practices
DESCRIPTION:College Success Foundation (CSF) College Services provides one-on-one and small-group coaching to  2-  and  4-year college students throughout Washington  State. CSF coaches are training on the Fostering Success Coaching Model developed within the Seita Scholars Program\, a campus support program for students from foster care at Western Michigan University. The coaching approach was informed by research conducted by Casey Family Programs that identified what supports students from foster care need to persist in college. In 2022\, Research Triangle Institute (RTI) completed a 3-year study that tested the efficacy of this model. During this session\, we will share highlights from the RTI Promising Practices study\, and provide opportunities to provide feedback on the report. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VHUvKENfQNqnx1GVz43u5w” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Register Here[/button] \nPresenters: Danette Knudson\, Robbie Lang\, Dr. Natassia Rodriguez Ott. \nDanette Knudson leads program strategy for College Success Foundation’s (CSF) support services delivered from middle school through college completion.  She led the re-design of CSF’s college services model which now serves nearly 4\,000 students.  Danette is committed to collaborating with partners\, staff\, and students to promote the delivery of relevant\, high-impact programs.  Danette received her Bachelor of Arts and Master in Business in Administration from University of Washington\, Seattle. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRobbie Lang currently serves as Director of College Services at College Success Foundation.  In this role\, he oversees program design and improvement efforts aimed at supporting college achievement for more than 4\,000 students.  Robbie has a passion for working directly with students\, so in addition to program management\, he also provides coaching support to students.  Robbie understands that each student is unique and motivated differently.  He enjoys helping students overcome personal obstacles to degree completion.  Robbie has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication from Whitworth University and a Master’s in Education in Student Development Administration from Seattle University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Natassia Rodriguez Ott  At RTI International\, Dr. Natassia Rodriguez Ott conducts research and evaluation on student-centered education and workforce programs. She utilizes participatory data collection and analysis processes to elevate stakeholder voices\, develop culturally responsive approaches and materials\, and center the needs of historically underserved populations. Dr. Rodriguez Ott specializes in mixed methods research on education and career pathways among high school\, postsecondary\, and adult learners.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/wpn-webinar-college-completion-coaching-promising-practices/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:OSPI-WSAC Webinar: Supporting Student Access to Career Preparation and Apprenticeships
DESCRIPTION:Join OSPI-WSAC staff and our knowledgeable presenters from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries\, Clover Park Technical College\, and the Washington State Achievement Council on March 22\, 9–10:30 AM.  Learn about pathways to access apprenticeship program opportunities in Washington\, how students interested in apprenticeships can be supported in their path\, how CTCs are playing a role in apprenticeship access\, and bust some common myths about apprenticeships along the way. WSAC will also be sharing information about financial resources available to students who are interested in pursuing apprenticeships.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/ospi-wsac-webinar-supporting-student-access-to-career-preparation-and-apprenticeships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T143000
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SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Passport Group
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Regional Passport Group facilitates collaboration among local service providers\, addresses barriers\, and further empowers students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness to achieve their secondary and post-secondary educational and training goals. You are invited to join our group if you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the Eastern Washington region\, and would like to connect with professionals. These meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/eastern-regional-passport-group-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000
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SUMMARY:Foster Care Education Training for All District Staff
DESCRIPTION:Join the OSPI team for a March training.  Attendees will learn the basics of foster care education\, while diving into some current issues school staff are facing.  This training is geared towards any member of a school district.  \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfuCqrT4tGtDN7QigwsjsJ6sLUWVutZAX”] Register Here[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/foster-care-education-training-for-all-district-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T120000
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SUMMARY:Data to Action: How to Use New Searchable Data Profiles to Improve Practice and Policy for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will demonstrate how data these profiles can be used to: \n\nEducate community members\, educators\, and policymakers about the prevalence and the impact of child and youth homelessness\, from early childhood through postsecondary education\nExplore whether local school districts may be under-identifying children and youth experiencing homelessness\nUnderstand patterns of federal funding and its impact on identification
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/data-to-action-how-to-use-new-searchable-data-profiles-to-improve-practice-and-policy-for-children-and-youth-experiencing-homelessness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:King County Passport Consortium Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The King County Passport Consortium is a diverse group of King County stakeholders who create strategies that improve access to post-secondary programs for youth who have been in foster care or have experienced unaccompanied homelessness. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/king-county-passport-consortium-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T212402Z
UID:10000143-1678186800-1678192200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Urban Institute Webinar on 2022 ETV Report
DESCRIPTION:Hear about Urban Institute’s latest research on the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program on Tuesday\, March 7\, 2-3:30 pm EST.  Devlin Hanson\, Michael Pergamit\, and Laura Packard Tucker will share the findings of their report\, “Do Education and Training Vouchers Make a Difference for Young Adults in Foster Care? A Study of Ten States” (October 3\, 2022). You can find the full report here. \nFor this session\, the Transition Aged Youth Coalition will be joined by members of the Fostering Academic Achievement Nationwide (FAAN) Network. The TAY Coalition is a group of advocates who focus on issues related to improving services and outcomes for transition-aged youth in and leaving foster care through policy advocacy. The FAAN Network is made up of leaders in 18 states of statewide foster care and higher education organizations that share learning and best practices in policy and programming across the field.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/urban-institute-webinar-on-2022-etv-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20230111T171424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T171424Z
UID:10000139-1677582000-1677585600@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care: A Canadian First Voice Advocate-led initiative
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the National Research Collaborative for Foster Alumni and Higher Education (NRC-FAHE)’s webinar series! This series features presentations from leaders in the field of foster care and higher education. Content will be appropriate for researchers and practitioners alike. \nOur February webinar will be held Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023\, 11am-noon Pacific time (2-3pm Eastern time). The presenter will be Dr. Melanie Doucet\, Adjunct Professor at McGill University School of Social Work and Senior Researcher & Project Manager\, Child Welfare League of Canada\, in Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada. Her presentation is entitled Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care: A Canadian First Voice Advocate led initiative.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/equitable-standards-for-transitions-to-adulthood-for-youth-in-care-a-canadian-first-voice-advocate-led-initiative/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T032800Z
UID:10000116-1677150000-1677155400@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:South Central Regional Passport Group
DESCRIPTION:If you work in the secondary or post-secondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central area/Region 2* and would like to connect with other professionals and share resources\, consider joining this group! The South Central Passport group convenes quarterly and meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information. \n*Region 2 includes Yakima\, Klickitat\, Benton\, Franklin\, Walla Walla\, Tri-Cities – Kennewick\, Pasco\, Richland.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/south-central-regional-passport-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20230119T185910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T185910Z
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SUMMARY:OSPI- Annual McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Building Points of Contact Training
DESCRIPTION:Homelessness and foster care can create many barriers to accessing and participating in learning opportunities. But\, with a knowledgeable and caring district support team\, you can ensure that every child and youth experiencing homelessness in Washington state has access to the education and support they need to end their homelessness and achieve their dreams. \nOSPI invites you for a full-day\, interactive\, virtual training designed to help you develop robust supports for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care. This learning opportunity\, open to all school staff\, will be particularly helpful for liaisons\, principals\, counselors\, social workers\, registrars\, and administrative assistants. \nThe morning session is applicable to all participants\, while the afternoon portion of the training will be most relevant to high school building contacts. \nClock hours are available through PD Enroller. \nLiaisons please forward this opportunity to your building points of contact\, colleagues\, and administrators. We encourage you to register early! Space is limited. \nOur agenda will help you stock your “toolbox” with: \n\nThe importance of building points of contact in program sustainability\nResources for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nBest practices in identification\nTrauma-informed approaches to cultivating connection and belonging for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nAn understanding of the Housing Continuum and agencies that make up the support network for youth and families experiencing homelessness\nStrategies for credit accrual\nNavigating FAFSA\, graduation\, and post-secondary education
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/ospi-annual-mckinney-vento-and-foster-care-building-points-of-contact-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230214T140000
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UID:10000118-1676383200-1676388600@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This regional group is for professionals and educators in the Northwest region/Region 3* that work in the secondary or post-secondary area and support Passport to Careers eligible students. Please contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.   \n*Region 3 includes Snohomish\, Skagit\, Whatcom\, Island\, and/or San Juan Counties.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/northwest-regional-passport-group-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230214T123000
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UID:10000130-1676368800-1676377800@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Passport Leadership Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Passport Leadership Team (PLT) is a 30-member advisory body representing post-secondary institutions\, non-profit and state organizations from all areas of Washington state that advises The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) on Passport to Careers policy and program practice. PLT members represent the knowledge\, expertise\, and perspectives of the broad community of practitioners responsible for the implementation of the Passport to Careers program. The PLT convenes quarterly meetings\, facilitated in partnership with the College Success Foundation.  \nTo learn more about the Passport Leadership Team\, please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/passport-leadership-team-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Team
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T033555Z
UID:10000124-1675949400-1675954800@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pierce & Kitsap County Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you work in the secondary or post-secondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in Pierce & Kitsap and would like to connect with professionals\, this meeting is for you! This Passport regional group convenes quarterly and meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/pierce-kitsap-county-passport-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T191323Z
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Training: Post-secondary resources for students in foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. This training is designed for providers in Region 6 (Grays Harbor\, Thurston\, Lewis\, Cowlitz\, Skamania\, Clark) including DCYF caseworkers\, OSPI foster care and McKinney-Vento liaisons\, high school career and guidance counselors\, and community-based partners. \nThe training will highlight:\n– College scholarship and apprenticeship options\, including the Passport to Careers program\n– Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program\n– Introduction to the Washington Passport Network – a network for the providers who work with youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness. Representatives from local community colleges\, apprenticeship programs\, and universities that support Passport to Careers students will be online to introduce themselves.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/training-post-secondary-resources-for-students-in-foster-care-and-unaccompanied-homeless-youth-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230202T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T033855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T033855Z
UID:10000126-1675344600-1675350000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Western Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are a service provider in the secondary or post-secondary space working with Passport to Careers eligible students in Region 6* and would like to connect\, build community\, and share resources with other professionals\, this meeting is for you! This Passport regional group convenes the College Success Foundation facilitates quarterly and meetings. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.  \n*Region 6 includes Grays Harbor\, Thurston\, Lewis\, Cowlitz\, Skamania\, Clark
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/western-regional-passport-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221129T191851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T191851Z
UID:10000136-1675256400-1675261800@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Training: Post-secondary resources for students in foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. \nThis training is designed for providers in Region 1 (Spokane\, Lincoln\, Douglas\, Grant\, Adams\, Whitman) including DCYF caseworkers\, OSPI foster care and McKinney-Vento liaisons\, high school career and guidance counselors\, and community-based partners. \nThe training will highlight:\n– College scholarship and apprenticeship options\, including the Passport to Careers program\n– Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program\n– Introduction to the Washington Passport Network – a network for the providers who work with youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness. Representatives from local community colleges\, apprenticeship programs\, and universities that support Passport to Careers students will be online to introduce themselves.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/region-1-training-post-secondary-resources-for-students-in-foster-care-and-unaccompanied-homeless-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20230119T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T185652Z
UID:10000140-1675245600-1675270800@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:OSPI- Annual McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Building Points of Contact Training
DESCRIPTION:Homelessness and foster care can create many barriers to accessing and participating in learning opportunities. But\, with a knowledgeable and caring district support team\, you can ensure that every child and youth experiencing homelessness in Washington state has access to the education and support they need to end their homelessness and achieve their dreams. \nOSPI invites you to join a full-day\, interactive\, virtual training designed to help you develop robust supports for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care. This learning opportunity\, open to all school staff\, will be particularly helpful for liaisons\, principals\, counselors\, social workers\, registrars\, and administrative assistants. \nThe morning session is applicable to all participants\, while the afternoon portion of the training will be most relevant to high school building contacts. \nClock hours are available through PD Enroller. \nLiaisons please forward this opportunity to your building points of contact\, colleagues\, and administrators. We encourage you to register early! Space is limited. \nOur agenda will help you stock your “toolbox” with: \n\nThe importance of building points of contact in program sustainability\nResources for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nBest practices in identification\nTrauma-informed approaches to cultivating connection and belonging for students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care\nAn understanding of the Housing Continuum and agencies that make up the support network for youth and families experiencing homelessness\nStrategies for credit accrual\nNavigating FAFSA\, graduation\, and post-secondary education
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/ospi-annual-mckinney-vento-and-foster-care-building-points-of-contact-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221123T194642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T194642Z
UID:10000133-1674478800-1674484200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Region 2 (South Central) Training- Post-secondary resources for students in foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Passport Network for an online training on post-secondary education pathway and resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. \nThis training is designed for providers in Region 2 (Kittitas\, Grant\, Yakima\, Benton\, Franklin\, and Walla Walla County) including DCYF caseworkers\, OSPI foster care and McKinney-Vento liaisons\, high school career and guidance counselors\, and community-based partners. \n  \n  \nThe training will highlight:\n– College scholarship and apprenticeship options\, including the Passport to Careers program\n– Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program\n– Introduction to the Washington Passport Network – a network for the providers who work with youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness. Representatives from local community colleges\, apprenticeship programs\, and universities that support Passport to Careers students will be online to introduce themselves.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/region-2-south-central-training-post-secondary-resources-for-students-in-foster-care-and-unaccompanied-homeless-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group,webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221205T165848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T165848Z
UID:10000137-1674046800-1674050400@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:WPN Webinar January: Bringing Voices of Experience to the Table Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bringing Voices of Experience to the Table Part 2: People Who Have Experienced Foster Care. Hear from representatives fromHear from representatives from The Mockingbird Society\, Passion to Action (DCYF’s Youth Advisory Board)\, and Treehouse’s Collaborative Learning Lab (CoLLab) as they share information about what these groups are currently discussing and how you can support them. \nPresented by:\n– Caitlin Wallin\, Mockingbird Society Advocate\n– Esther Taylor\, Passion to Action (P2A) Member\n– Summer Rose Calsadillas\, Treehouse’s Collaborative Learning Lab Participant
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/wpn-webinar-january-bringing-voices-of-experience-to-the-table-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T032448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T032448Z
UID:10000113-1673965800-1673971200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Passport Group
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Regional Passport Group facilitates collaboration among local service providers\, addresses barriers\, and further empowers students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness to achieve their secondary and post-secondary educational and training goals. You are invited to join our group if you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the Eastern Washington region\, and would like to connect with professionals. These meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/eastern-regional-passport-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T033326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T033326Z
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SUMMARY:King County Passport Consortium Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The King County Passport Consortium is a diverse group of King County stakeholders who create strategies that improve access to post-secondary programs for youth who have been in foster care or have experienced unaccompanied homelessness. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/king-county-passport-consortium-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221216T170109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T170109Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101 Training for WPN Members: Bringing Your Voice and Expertise to Olympia
DESCRIPTION:YOU understand the reality of young people who have experienced homelessness and/or foster care and legislators want to hear from you! \nThe legislative session starts on January 9\, and we would love to include your voices in our advocacy efforts! Whether you are new to the legislative process or not\, please consider joining us on Friday\, January 6 at noon for a webinar to learn about tangible ways you can get involved including but not limited to: \n\nMeeting with us and sharing messages you’d like us to relay to legislators\nProviding us with quotes\nJoining us in meetings with legislators (typically virtual)\nWeighing in on bills (takes 1-2 minutes online!)\nProviding spoken testimony virtually or in Olympia\nProviding written testimony\nSending emails to legislators\nOpting into the advocacy email list to receive emails about upcoming advocacy-related opportunities
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/advocacy-101-training-for-wpn-members-bringing-your-voice-and-expertise-to-olympia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
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SUMMARY:ETV Program is Accepting 2023–2024 Applications
DESCRIPTION:The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program is a national program for youth who qualify and are likely to age out of the foster care system. ETV offers financial assistance to eligible youth to attend an accredited college\, university\, vocational\, or technical college. Dependent Youth who are attending a Running Start program could be eligible for the Dual Credit ETV program and applications are accepted year-round. \n\nA student may be eligible to apply to the ETV program if they meet any of the following: They are 16 to 20 years old\, currently involved in a dependency action in a Washington State or Tribal Court\, in the care and custody of DCYF or an ICW agency\, and in foster care.\nThey are 18-20 years old and have aged out of state or tribal care. Youth who have aged out of foster care in a state other than Washington may also be eligible to apply.\nThey were adopted or entered guardianship with a relative on or after 16.\nIf they participated and received ETV funds prior to age 21\, they may be eligible until age 26. ETV cannot fund more than 20 quarters or 15 semesters.\n\nTo learn more about the program and eligibility\, and to apply for the 2023–2024 school year\, please visit the new ETV webpage and ETV Brochure. To meet the priority deadline\, you must submit an application by April 30\, 2023. All applications received after April 30 will be awarded on a funds-available basis.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/etv-program-is-accepting-2023-2024-applications/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T031853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T031853Z
UID:10000110-1670940000-1670945400@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This regional group is for professionals and educators in the Northwest region/Region 3* that work in the secondary or post-secondary area and support Passport to Careers eligible students. Please contact passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.   \n*Region 3 includes Snohomish\, Skagit\, Whatcom\, Island\, and/or San Juan Counties.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/northwest-regional-passport-group-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221118T232211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T232211Z
UID:10000132-1670418000-1670421600@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:WPN Webinar December: Bringing Voices of Experience to the Table Part 1
DESCRIPTION:In Washington state\, we have coalitions dedicated to youth and young adults with lived homelessness experience that advise different agencies regarding processes\, projects\, and policies. These groups tend to be a special space for lived experts\, as they can build community with others that have experienced similar circumstances. This webinar will feature a representative from two groups: The Mockingbird Society and the Office of Homeless Youth’s Youth Advisory Board (Y4Y). Come join us for this webinar to learn about some of the topics of conversation these groups have been focused on as well as how you can support them.\nRegister for the webinar here
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/wpn-webinar-december-bringing-voices-of-experience-to-the-table-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T054131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T054131Z
UID:10000129-1670317200-1670326200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Passport Leadership Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Passport Leadership Team (PLT) is a 30-member advisory body representing post-secondary institutions\, non-profit and state organizations from all areas of Washington state that advises The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) on Passport to Careers policy and program practice. PLT members represent the knowledge\, expertise\, and perspectives of the broad community of practitioners responsible for the implementation of the Passport to Careers program. The PLT convenes quarterly meetings\, facilitated in partnership with the College Success Foundation.  \nTo learn more about the Passport Leadership Team\, please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/passport-leadership-team-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Team
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221129T190448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T190448Z
UID:10000134-1669852800-1675209599@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Governors' Scholarship Application Open
DESCRIPTION:To support young people from foster care to achieve their educational goals\, the Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth scholarship program provides financial assistance for higher education.  The program is supported by Gov. Jay Inslee\, The Honorable Chris Gregoire (former governor)\, The Honorable Gary Locke (former governor)\, and other former governors in Washington State. The 2022-23 application opens on December 1\, 2022\, and is due on January 31\, 2023.  \nEligibility requirements Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth – College Success Foundation
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/governors-scholarship-application-open/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T032057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T032057Z
UID:10000112-1668691800-1668697200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pierce & Kitsap County Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you work in the secondary or post-secondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in Pierce & Kitsap and would like to connect with professionals\, this meeting is for you! This Passport regional group convenes quarterly and meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/pierce-kitsap-county-passport-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221101T043447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T043447Z
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SUMMARY:South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] \nIf you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the South Central WA/Region 2 (e.g. Yakima\, Klickitat\, Benton\, Franklin\, Walla Walla\, Tri-Cities – Kennewick\, Pasco\, Richland) and would like to connect with other professionals and learn more resources\, this meeting is for you! Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/south-central-regional-passport-group-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145145
CREATED:20221105T031708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T031708Z
UID:10000109-1668522600-1668528000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Passport Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Regional Passport Group facilitates collaboration among local service providers\, addresses barriers\, and further empowers students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness to achieve their secondary and post-secondary educational and training goals. \nYou are invited to join our group if you work in the secondary or postsecondary space and support Passport to Careers eligible students in the Eastern Washington region\, and would like to connect with professionals. These meetings are facilitated by the College Success Foundation. Please email passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org for more information.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/eastern-regional-passport-group-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Passport Group
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