Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit workshop
Thursday, March 27, from 9 am– 3 pm at Ephrata Recreation Center in Ephrata, WA. A daylong workshop for leaders of small, all or mostly volunteer organizations wanting to learn the basics on how to deliver on your mission. Topics include:
- The right size for your organization to be sustainable
- Legal and finance information for compliance and protection
- Budgeting
- Program design
- Volunteer management
- Fundraising
- Grant readiness
Register HERE This event is Free, thanks to support from our sponsor NPIP.
UCDS Institute Spring Courses with Clock Hours via Seattle University
Check out the PDF with additional details on both courses below:
- Curriculum Design for Social Justice and 21C Skills ($300 and 2 credits). Tuesdays April 1–June 3 from 4:30-6:30 pm (asynchronous class on April 15th) at UCDS Graduate School of Education, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
- Inquiry in the Classroom ($300 and 3 credits). Thursdays April 3–June 5 from 6:00-8:00 pm (asynchronous class on April 17th). at UCDS Graduate School of Education, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Know Your Rights
Tuesday, April 1, from 10 am – 12 pm. Hosted by School’s Out Washington, the Know Your Rights online webinar is designed to educate immigrants and out-of-school time childcare providers about their legal rights, protections, and responsibilities.
Information Islands: How Disinformation and the Decline in Human Literacy are Dividing Us and What Can We Do About It
$54; Lunch with speaker Tracie D. Hall on Friday, April 4 from 11:30- 1:30 pm. Women’s University Club of Seattle, 1105 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. Register HERE. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new children’s book (suitable for grade 3 or younger) for donation to Page Ahead.
Preventing Sexual Assault with Sex Education
Free live webinar on Thursday, April 10, from 10 to 11 am PST. Sign-up HERE. Join Dr. Mandy Sanchez and sex education experts Amy Lang and Kerri Isham for a conversation on sexual assault prevention and how you can help, exploring:
- Why sexual health education must be taught early and proactively, not reactively
- What children need to know and when
- How to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviors
- Why and how to include neurodivergent children in the conversation
Anyone interested in sexual assault prevention — especially parents, caregivers, and educators of young children — is encouraged to attend.
Beyond Classroom Walls: Cultivating Students’ Sense of Wonder and Respect in the Outdoors – through PSESD
5-week hybrid course for PreK – 5th grade educators. Earn Equity and STEM clock hours. Cultivate a deeper connection between students and the natural world while exploring the integration of literacy and social studies into science curriculum and outdoor experiences. Synchronous Zoom sessions on Tuesdays April 25 – May 27, 4:15-5:15 pm with resources on Canvas (asynchronous work). Details & Registration.
Revolutionary Instruction in Science Education (R.I.S.E) Network
Sat, April 19 from 9 am -3 pm at Puget Sound ESD, 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton WA. This event offers a total of 5 clock hours (4 equity & 1 STEM). Morning refreshments and lunch are provided. Details & Registration.
Spring Break is near, but learning doesn’t stop
As Spring Break approaches, keeping students engaged can be a challenge—but it’s also a great time to introduce hands-on problem-solving activities that make learning fun and interactive. This Tools for Success article offers creative approaches to strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and real-world application, whether teaching elementary, middle, or high school. From adventure-based logic puzzles to STEM-inspired engineering tasks, there’s something for every grade level and subject area.
