The Out of School and Summer Learning Network is dedicated to increasing equitable access and enrollment in out-of-school and summer learning opportunities, collecting program provider data to drive targeted action, and make high-quality program training available to all community program providers.
Members have access to professional development workshops and training in alignment with the Center for Youth Program Quality. Curriculum spans topics including creating safe environments, social and emotional learning, cultural competency, and youth leadership.
Help combat summer slide by promoting programming in the neighborhoods where participation is needed the most. The network, in partnership with the Tacoma Urban League, launched TacomaLearns.org, a directory of youth programs available.
Since 2013, the network has helped direct more than $300,000 from the Foundation for Tacoma Students to community-based organizations that reach students where summer learning participation is at its lowest.
Executive Director | Hilltop Artists
Expanded Learning Director | PSESD
Supervisor | Metro Parks Tacoma
Senior Program Director | YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties
OOSSLN Manager | Foundation for Tacoma Students