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Webinar # 10 - Sexual Health in Foster Care, Presented by Coordinated Care
2019-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC

PLT meeting # 4
2019-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
This is the fourth of four Passport Leadership Team meetings. Agenda details will be posted after the third meeting of the year is held on 2/25/19.

Webinar # 9 - PTC Incentive Grant Funding Best Practices
2019-04-10 14:00 - 15:00

Webinar # 8 - Healthcare Insurance & Resources for Foster Youth & Alumni, presented by Coordinated Care
2019-03-20 14:00 - 15:00

PLT Meeting # 3
2019-02-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
This is the third of four Passport Leadership Team meetings. Agenda details will be posted after the second meeting of the year has been held on 12/3/18.

Webinar # 7 - PTC Apprenticeship Opportunities Pathway
2019-02-20 14:00 - 15:00

Webinar # 6 - Resiliency, Presented by Coordinated Care
2019-02-06 14:00 - 15:00

Webinar # 5 - PTC Student Eligibility
2019-01-23 14:00 - 15:00
During the 2018 legislative session SB 6274 greatly expanded PTC by broadening eligibility criteria. This webinar will address changing eligibility and attendees will learn:
1. New eligibility criteria for foster youth as of July 1, 2018.
2. New eligibility for unaccompanied homeless youth starting July 1, 2019.
3. Phased eligibility expansion between 2018-2020.
4. The apprenticeship opportunity pathway.
5. Steps students must take to verify eligibility.
This is a public webinar. Feel free to forward the registration link to your colleagues.
Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ddvXs1rjRF-eAhC08VALdA

Webinar # 4 - Trauma Informed Care, Presented by Coordinated Care
2019-01-09 14:00 - 16:00
Trauma Informed Care – Presented By Coordinated Care
Trauma informed care (TIC) means seeing the whole person and taking into account past trauma, and resulting coping mechanisms, when attempting to understand behaviors and provide support to students. TIC basics are essential tools for those who work with students from foster care. This 2-hour training will cover TIC fundamentals and attendees will learn about:
1. The types of trauma
2. The effects of trauma
3. Common reactions to trauma reminders
4. The role of resilience
5. Self care for professionals
The training will be tailored to be relevant for professionals working in post-secondary access and post-secondary success environments.
This training is open to the public. Feel free to forward the registration link to your colleagues.
Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7f1eWDNFT_uhanDOFQ1Kew

2018-19 Viable Plans Due!
2018-12-31 00:00 - 23:59
All participating PTC institutions must submit final drafts of their viable plans and budgets to Dawn Cypriano-McAfterty by EOD December 31, 2018.

Webinar # 3 - Viable Plan Design 102: Financial Aid Topics
2018-12-05 14:00 - 15:00
This Webinar, facilitated by College Success Foundation, representatives from the Washington Student Achievement Council, and a panel of financial aid administrators, has the following learning objectives:
1) Review Passport requirements related to financial aid and incentive grant practices.
2) Clarify WSAC’s role in providing institutions guidance and support in these areas.
3) Engage in best practice discussions with financial aid administrators from 2 and 4 year institutions.
4) Conduct Q+A (leaving ample time for discussion here).
Questions? Contact Kareena Willis: Kwillis@collegesuccessfoundation.org.
Register here: https://zoom.us/s/359329054

PLT Meeting # 2
2018-12-03 09:00 - 15:00
This is the second of four Passport Leadership Team meetings. In the morning members will continue working on year-round projects in working groups. Prior to lunch the WSAC team will present Passport related policy, budget and implementation updates. The afternoon learning session will focus on supporting Tribal Foster youth to and through college.

Webinar # 2 - Coping with Holiday Stress for Youth in Foster Care - Presented By Coordinated Care
2018-11-14 14:00 - 15:00
All of us can feel stressed around the holidays. This stress can be amplified by feelings of grief and loss for students from foster care. This training will help participants identify holiday stress that young people in foster care feel and ways to help them cope. Learning goals will include:
1) Common holiday stresses for adults (managing your own stress)
2) Preparing foster youth for the holidays
3) Coping with holiday stress and trauma triggers
This WPN training will be facilitated by Coordinated Care’s community education team who provide a range of no-cost training to those who work with youth impacted by the child welfare system.
Questions? Contact Kareena Willis: KWillis@collegesuccessfoundation.org

Webinar Series: Viable Plan Design 101
2018-10-31 14:00 - 15:00
The deadline for participating Passport institutions to submit their viable plans to WSAC is December 31, 2018. This webinar, facilitated by College Success Foundation and representatives from Eastern Washington University, Whatcom Community College, and Lower Columbia College, has the following learning objectives:

Review important background information such as the purpose of the viable plan, recommended process for design, and submission deadline;
Discuss each section of the viable plan template and present example strategies that can be used in each area;
Review frequently asked questions;
Time permitting, conduct live Q+A with webinar attendees (via chat).

Facilitators will discuss viable plan strategies relevant to both 2 year and 4 year institutions.
Questions? Contact Kareena Willis: Kwillis@collegesuccessfoundation.org
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9HFP7KvpQq-sVPrnzFQRjw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Central Washington Regional Service Coordination meeting # 1
2018-09-27 11:30 - 15:00 | Cental Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Regional Service Coordination Groups bring together campus based staff and college access professionals who work for area non-profits and schools with a goal of improving coordination, collaboration, and practice. During the 2018-19 academic year, each RSCG will participate in a yearlong project designed to spark learning and support students with improved strategies. Groups will share what they accomplish together and learn at the Passport to College State conference in May 2019.

Eastern Washington Regional Service Coordination Meeting # 1
2018-09-26 10:00 - 15:00
Regional Service Coordination Groups bring together campus based staff and college access professionals who work for area non-profits and schools with a goal of improving coordination, collaboration, and practice. During the 2018-19 academic year, each RSCG will participate in a yearlong project designed to spark learning and support students with improved strategies. Groups will share what they accomplish together and learn at the Passport to College State conference in May 2019.
EWU room details:

Tawanka building, room # 215 B/C (inside Tawanka Commons)
# 56 on campus map:

Make it Happen! College Experience
2018-07-27 00:00 - 2018-07-29 23:59

Make it Happen
2018-06-27 00:00 - 2018-06-29 23:59

CSF Governors' Scholarship Award Ceremony
2018-06-26 00:00 - 23:59

Eastern WA RSCG meeting
2018-06-06 00:00 - 23:59

Eastern WA student focus group
2018-06-05 00:00 - 23:59

Central WA RSCG meeting
2018-05-24 08:00 - 17:00

2018 Passport to College State Conference
2018-05-09 08:00 - 2018-05-10 18:00
The next Passport to College State Conference will be held on May 9-10, 2018 at the University of Washington-Tacoma. Conference attendees will have access to a full day of professional development opportunities on May 9 including an in-depth morning plenary session, afternoon workshops and an early evening professional networking event!
On the morning of May 10 conference attendees are encouraged to join a celebration of the Passport program, past and future. Important information will be communicated about Passport program updates and coming expansion due to the passage of 2SSB 6274.
Registration is now open!

MAY 9: AT A GLANCE
Washington State’s Passport to College Promise Program is designed to strengthen the post-secondary pipeline for students who have experienced foster care. The Passport to College State Conference builds the capacity of professionals supporting education access and success for Washington’s current and former foster youth by providing opportunities to:

Connect with other professionals committed to strengthening the post-secondary pipeline
Share promising strategies and best practices aimed at improving the educational outcomes of youth in and alumni of care
Acquire skills, tools and resources that advance professional development and program performance
Inspire one another with stories of success and ideas for innovation

This convening offers the 50+ state colleges participating in the program, community-based organizations, government agencies and policy makers the opportunity to provide cross system training, share best practices and develop strategic relationships aimed at strengthening the post-secondary pipeline for current and former foster youth.

MAY 10: AT A GLANCE
Join the Washington Student Achievement Council and College Success Foundation to celebrate the Passport program, past and future. We will:

Reflect on 10 years of improving student outcomes and what we have learned
Communicate information about Passport program updates and important changes
Celebrate the passage of 2SSB 6274 which provides for major program expansion and begin a discussion about implications for students and stakeholders

This celebration will be followed by an afternoon training specifically for post-secondary partners related to program requirements and implementation.
