Name: ACEs and Beyond
Start: 2026-08-31T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-31T12:00:00-0700

Welcome to the 2026 Tri-Cities Regional Symposium! Please CLICK HERE to register.

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Join School’s Out Washington for a day of learning, collaboration, and growth tailored to the strengths and needs of youth providers based in the Central and Eastern Washington region. Engage with experienced trainers from the field, build your skill toolkit, and explore applicable strategies to bring back to your program. Designed for youth providers at all experience levels, this professional development symposium is a unique opportunity for providers in the Central and Eastern Washington regions to connect and develop regionally relevant solutions for improving positive outcomes for children and youth.

ACEs and Beyond

Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Middle School Room

This workshop provides an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on youth development, behavior, and emotional well-being. Participants examine how trauma influences students’ experiences, identify strategies to recognize emotional and behavioral responses, and explore trauma-informed approaches to support resilience. The workshop also emphasizes relationship-building, accountability, resilience practices, and practical tools for supporting students through compassionate and responsive interactions.

Participants will:

Understand ACEs
Recognize trauma-informed practices
Strengthen resilience-building strategies

Speakers

Margarita Alaman

21st Century Program Director, Educational Service District 123

Margarita Alaman is the 21st Century Program Director for Educational Service District 123, where she oversees expanded learning programs serving students and families annually throughout southeastern Washington. With more than 17 years of experience in youth development and family... Read More →

Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Middle School Room 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

Workshop, Morning Session

Tri-Cities Regional Symposium

Margarita Alaman

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