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

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How to Use Sched: Workshop sessions are first-come, first-served. The majority of our sessions will range from 20-30 people. This online schedule is to help you think in advance about which sessions you are most interested in. You may have used Sched via a personal log-in for past Conferences. Since this is an in-person Conference and sessions are first-come, first-served, there is no log-in for attendees. We will also offer a printed program for all attendees at the Conference, which will include session titles and locations.

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.
Monday, August 31
 

9:00am PDT

Registration & Welcome
Monday August 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Gym

Monday August 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Gym
  Registration

10:00am PDT

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,...
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Speakers
avatar for Margarita Alaman

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

10:00am PDT

Play with Purpose: Building Social-Emotional Skills & Group Agreements
Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Games Room
Games can be more than just a way to fill time—they can be powerful tools for building life skills. When used intentionally, games give young people the chance to practice teamwork, self-management, and decision-making in a supportive environment. In this session, participants will learn how to turn everyday activities into meaningful opportunities for social-emotional growth. Using a simple...
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Speakers
avatar for Brian Brandt

Brian Brandt

Professor - WSU 4‑H Youth Development Faculty, WSU Pierce County Extension
Professor Brian Brandt is a leader in experiential education with over 30 years of experience supporting youth and adult programs. Through training, consulting, and international partnerships, he collaborates with schools, camps, nonprofits, government agencies, and organizations... Read More →
Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Games Room 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  Workshop, Morning Session

10:00am PDT

Understanding Burnout – Recognizing the Symptoms in Individuals and Teams
Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Learning Center
This workshop explores the causes and consequences of burnout on after-school professionals through the lenses of neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and workplace demands. Participants will learn the symptoms of burnout, how to distinguish between stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout, and who is at risk. They will identify how workplace culture contributes to burnout...
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Speakers
avatar for Aphrodite Beidler

Aphrodite Beidler

Riverwalk Counseling
Aphrodite Beidler is a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Riverwalk Counseling in Richland, Washington. For nearly 30 years she has been helping adults navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, overcome obstacles, and thrive. She specializes in depression... Read More →
Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Learning Center 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  Workshop, Morning Session

10:00am PDT

Write Brain Books
Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
High School Room
What if writing became the activity kids asked for instead of avoided? Write Brain Books turns blank pages into creativity, teamwork, laughter, and accomplishment. Experience easy-to-use strategies that help youth overcome “I don’t know what to write,” unlock their imagination, and create stories they’re proud to share. Come discover how writing can move from frustration to...
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Speakers
avatar for Vickie Blanchet

Vickie Blanchet

Program Director, Grizzly Discovery Center Afterschool Program

Monday August 31, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
High School Room 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA, USA
  Workshop, Morning Session

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Monday August 31, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gym

Monday August 31, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gym
  Meal Time

1:00pm PDT

ACEs and Beyond
Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Margarita Alaman

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 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Middle School Room 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  Workshop, Afternoon Session

1:00pm PDT

All Boss Club
Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
High School Room
What happens when students stop pretending and start building real businesses? All Boss Club turns classrooms into startup spaces where ideas become products, students become leaders, and learning becomes something they own. Through BossBucks, marketplace challenges, product creation, and team-based ventures, participants will discover how entrepreneurship can unlock engagement in every type of...
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Speakers
avatar for Vickie Blanchet

Vickie Blanchet

Program Director, Grizzly Discovery Center Afterschool Program

Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
High School Room 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA, USA
  Workshop, Afternoon Session

1:00pm PDT

Preventing Burnout – Building Skills for a Stronger School Year
Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Learning Center
Participants will explore ways to care for their own needs while supporting their management team, students, families, and school communities amid limited resources and ever-changing demands. They will learn practical strategies for recognizing early warning signs of burnout for building strong boundaries, emotional regulation, and assertive communication skills to support burnout prevention, team...
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Speakers
avatar for Aphrodite Beidler

Aphrodite Beidler

Riverwalk Counseling
Aphrodite Beidler is a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Riverwalk Counseling in Richland, Washington. For nearly 30 years she has been helping adults navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, overcome obstacles, and thrive. She specializes in depression... Read More →
Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Learning Center 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  Workshop, Afternoon Session

1:00pm PDT

Walking Hart’s Ladder: Strengthening Youth and Adult Partnerships
Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Games Room
Youth–adult partnership is often treated as the ultimate goal in youth development—but is it always the most appropriate way to engage young people? This interactive workshop invites participants to explore Roger Hart’s Ladder of Youth Engagement, a framework that illustrates a continuum of involvement ranging from adult-led activities to shared leadership. By examining the eight rungs of...
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Speakers
avatar for Brian Brandt

Brian Brandt

Professor - WSU 4‑H Youth Development Faculty, WSU Pierce County Extension
Professor Brian Brandt is a leader in experiential education with over 30 years of experience supporting youth and adult programs. Through training, consulting, and international partnerships, he collaborates with schools, camps, nonprofits, government agencies, and organizations... Read More →
Monday August 31, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Games Room 801 N 18th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  Workshop, Afternoon Session
 

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