YAKIMA COUNTY WASHINGTON Year 1 Collective Impact Report

YAKIMA COUNTY WASHINGTON Year 1 Collective Impact Report 2020 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Call to Action p. 3 Phase 1 District Partners p. 4 About the Yakima Valley p. 5 Shared Successes – Stories from Partners p. 6 -14 Cradle to Career Outcomes p. 15 -22 Leadership Council p. 23 -26 Rural Accelerator Cohort p. 27 -32 Cradle to Career Advocacy p. 33 -34 Gratitude p. 35 -39 2

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Share student, family, and community voices that promote equitable systems change. Partnerships help us reach children, youth, families, promote programs and distribute resources. Financial contributions to support the cradle to career programming. Contact us Name Suzy Diaz Email diaz_s@heritage. edu Phone 509. 480. 9354 Website www. yvpartnersforeducation. org 3

PHASE 1 DISTRICTS Grandview School District, in partnership with Yakima Valley Partners in Education, strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration that will support a systemic approach to building Equitable systems for all scholars, particularly for those furthest from educational justice, in order to meet the demands of an ever-changing community. ” – Henry Strom We are very excited, to be a partner in such important work for all children of the Yakima Valley. We are also looking forward to strengthening our relationships with the numerous community partners, the Mabton and Grandview School Districts. ” – Kevin Mc. Kay, Sunnyside School District “Our Valley is rich, with aspiring youth. YVPE is an exciting force with the spirit to unlock our kids’ aspirations into perpetuity!” – Dr. Joey Castilleja 4

ABOUT YAKIMA VALLEY We respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the historic lands of the Yakama Nation. Yakima County, located in central Washington, has over 250, 873 residents and includes the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The Yakama Nation’s land includes 1, 130, 000 acres, about 6, 300 members. Sources: https: //www. census. gov/, http: //www. yakamanation. org/index. php Total Population 250, 873 5

SHARED SUCCESSES 6

ON A PATH TO READING Emiliano is two years old and loves to look at books, flips the pages and names pictures with help from his mother. Emiliano is encouraged by his mother, two siblings, and grandmother. The family enjoys Emiliano’s path to reading. Emiliano, 2020 Emiliano and his family are enrolled in the Early Steps to School Success home visiting program in Grandview. 7

A PATH TO HIGHER EDUCATION A sibling group from Grandview, led by Evelyn, the eldest of the four siblings who forged her own path to higher education at EWU as a first-generation student allowed for her younger siblings to follow her lead. Juan is now on track to earn a doctorate after graduating from WSU. Tzib Siblings, 2020 Younger siblings Austin and Jaylen are inspired by their older siblings and the possibilities ahead for their higher education journey. This is an example of the work of one of our partners, Act Six. 8

EXPLORING SOUNDS Families like Evelyn’s share their joy of witnessing their child’s development. Evelyn expresses excitement as she enjoys the picture books provided by the book bag exchange program. Evelyn, 2020 9

GAINED CONFIDENCE At eight years old, Stephanie is gaining confidence after experiencing challenges and struggles in reading. She is now on track to meet or exceed her grade reading level. Stephanie’s success was augmented by her mother’s training as a home visitor in the Early Steps to School Success program. Stephanie, 2020 Stephanie’s mom and three siblings are proud of her success. 10

ON THE FAST TRACK Darla is just a month shy of being a year old and already tries to pronounce words! Her mother believes that parent-and -child reading is essential, builds memories, and gives children a head start. Darla, 2020 Darla is enrolled in the Early Steps to School Success. 11

MIRANDA IS BACK ON TRACK The Miranda family siblings Sara and Julian were able to re-engage back to school after attendance issues. Grandview School district has a Community Truancy Board, which has shaped a comprehensive approach for student and parent to create an educational plan. The counselors administered the Washington Assessment of Risk and Needs of Student (WARNS) and created a plan. With community supports and resources, the family was able to focus on attendance and create success plans for each student, provide multi-tiered domain systems of supports to engage students back to school. We are proud of the Miranda family for collaborating in making education a priority and continue to go to school every day. 12

RECONNECT AND ENGAGE Yerenia attends the Contract Learning Center through Grandview School District. She was able to re-establish a success plan for graduation and continue her education without dropping out. Through CLC, she was connected to housing, electrical assistance to close barriers and support her student needs. As a young parent, she was also connected to Early Steps to School Success (ESSS) in partnership with Save the Children. The program provides early childhood education services to young children and their families. Through CLC and ESSS programs, Yerenia is able to gain the skills she will need for academic success and build social, emotional Yerenia, 2020 skills for herself and child. Today, Yerenia is looking forward to graduating and now considers going to college. We are proud of Yerenia initiative to taking important steps in supporting her school success. 13

RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION • • School Supply Drop Grocery Store Food Vouchers Art and Early Learning Kits Building 100 -book libraries for 250 Kindergartners – First Books • Bridging connectivity • Digital reading subscription to schools. 14

CRADLE TO CAREER 15

CRADLE TO CAREER CONTINUUM Mission: Equitable systems of support for all individuals to acquire 21 st Century skills. Vision: Create equitable systems and partnerships that mindfully allocate resources needed for communities to thrive in the Lower Yakima Valley. Population Level Result: All youth in Grandview, Sunnyside and Mabton are globally prepared citizens. Rural Accelerator Focus: All youth in Grandview, Sunnyside, and Mabton are reading at level by 3 rd grade, increase literacy by 2. 5% from the 18/19 yr. Kindergarten Readiness 3 rd Grade Proficiency YEAR 1 FOCUS Middle Grade Proficiency High School Graduation Postsecondary completion enrollment Employment These are examples of evidence-based results across the cradle-to-career continuum. The community will ultimately decide on the specific outcomes we will focus on over time. 16

KINDERGARTEN READINESS % Kindergarten Ready 70, 0% State White 60, 0% State All Students 50, 0% Lower Valley White 40, 0% State Hispanic/Latino Lower Valley All Students 30, 0% Lower Valley Hispanic/Latino 20, 0% 10, 0% 2016 -17 Source: OSPI 2017 -18 2018 -19 2019 -20 17

3 RD GRADE READING Source: YV Trends 18

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 19

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 20

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT % of HS Graduates Enrolled in College within 1 YR of Graduation 70% 60% State Enrollment 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2015 2016 Grandview 2017 Mabton 2018 Sunnyside 21

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT % of Students Enrolled in College through 2 nd Year 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Class of 2014 2015 2016 Grandview - 2 -Year Grandview - 4 -Year Sunnyside - 2 -Year Sunnyside - 4 -Year State - 2 -Year State - 4 -Year Source: Washington State Education Research and Data Center 2017 22

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND RURAL ACCELERATORS 23

THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL The Leadership Council is a cross-sector and County-wide group that will guide the cradle to career work locally. The leadership council will establish common outcomes and a shared vision for the collaborative work. In addition, the council will establish a partnership structure that will foster sustainable, impactful work across the cradle to career continuum. Through local workshops, trainings, coaching, and technical assistance from Save the Children, Strive Together, and Partners for Education-Berea College the leadership council will serve to guide, advise and share in the work of the rural accelerators and backbone. Grandview Mayor, 2020 24

THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Leading from a collective impact model. The best solutions to create lasting partnerships and accelerate progress toward cradle-to-career outcomes for children, through a collective impact leadership model. The leadership council is cross-sector, leads through proposal-based decision making, names the population level result, shares in accountability, and authorizes the work of the Rural Accelerators. The Initiative aims to help all children in our county while recognizing certain groups of children are currently being left behind. Efforts will help all kids while closing gaps between subgroups. 25

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Lucy Smartlowit Yakama Nation IT Project Administrator Henry Strom Grandview School District Joey Castilleja Mabton School District Kevin Mc. Kay Sunnyside School District Neiri Carrasco United Way of Central Washington and Kittitas Joe Rivera Grandview School District Dina Ibarra UW Trio|Talent Search Minvera Pardo West Valley School District Kimberly Rayl Mabton School District Kevin Chase ESD 105 Tony Byrd Teach for America-WA Rick George Comprehensive Health Care Adriana Villafan Catholic Charities Housing Services Amee Barlet Save the Children Sandra Aguilar Catholic Charities Housing Services Caty Padilla Nuestra Casa Kari Terjeson Heritage University Chantele Green Neighborhood Health Carolina Garza College Success Foundation Steve Altmayer Community Member Humberto Rodriguez United Family Center Ruben Peralta Group Health Foundation 26

Rural Accelerator Focus: All youth in Grandview, Sunnyside, and Mabton are reading at level by 3 rd grade, increase literacy by 2. 5% from the 18/19 yr. 27

RURAL ACCELERATOR INITATIVE The Rural Accelerator Initiative is not a program. The best solutions to local problems are created when individuals and organizations work together over the long term. Therefore, the Initiative provides money, training, and other resources to create lasting partnerships and accelerate progress toward cradle-to-career outcomes for children, beginning with Kindergarten Readiness. The Initiative aims to help all children in our county while recognizing certain groups of children are currently being left behind. Efforts will help all kids while closing gaps between subgroups. 28

RURAL ACCELERATOR INITATIVE What is the purpose of this report? Awareness This report and other communications will be distributed widely within the community to raise awareness about the Rural Accelerator Initiative and encourage local alignment. Accountability The partnership established through the Initiative is accountable to the entire community for achieving the results in this report. The report will be shared with local stakeholders on a regular basis, so you can track progress, ask questions, raise concerns and offer your perspective to keep the partnership accountable. Action The information shared in this report will consistently be used to inform the partnership’s planning and strategies. 29

5 FOCUS AREAS Rural Accelerator Focus: All youth in Grandview, Sunnyside, and Mabton are reading at level by 3 rd grade, increase literacy by 2. 5% from the 18/19 yr. Ø Digital/Connectivity Concerns Ø Parental/Family Engagement Ø Resources/Partnerships Ø Health Ø Poverty Contributors: housing insecurity, food insecurity, etc. Source: YV Trends 30

THE YAKIMA VALLEY COHORT The Rural Accelerator Leadership Program includes local school district leaders, community members, and community-based organizations. This cross-sector group will learn and train alongside each other over the course of 10 months supporting community-based teams with resultsbased leadership skills and resources designed to move from idea to action to advance progress on locally identified results. Together, they will develop, refine, and execute action plans that drive toward shared community results. 31

RURAL ACCELERATORS Luz Prieto Grandview School District Jared Lind Grandview School District Joe West Mabton School District Missy Somers Mabton School District Micaela Razo Latino Community Fund Ruvine Jimenez League of Education Voters Faviola Ochoa Ruiz Save the Children Gloria Jones-Dance Heritage University Doug Rogers Sunnyside School District Teri Davison Mabton School District Heidi Hellner. Gomez Sunnyside School District Amber Ortiz-Diaz Act Six, Ready to Rise BJ Wilson Grandview School District Hilda Guzman Yakima Valley College 32

ADVOCACY 33

STATE WIDE ADVOCACY • 9 C 2 C WA networks working together in a unified voice to advance the whole child. • In November we began hosting roundtables with elected officials. We will continue to meet throughout 2021. • Fiscal Mapping Project • Opened doors to share the voice of C 2 C with others like LEV 34

GRATITUDE 35

WE THANK OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS! Save the Children is funding this work in the Yakima Valley. Strive Together is supporting facilitation of the community convening process. Partners for Education is facilitating the convening and training for the Yakima Valley. Heritage University is serving as the backbone organization for the communities of the Yakima Valley. 36

THANK YOU YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY Adriana Viallafan BJ Wilson David Mance Grandview Rotary Alex Barraza Brandon Riddle David Wise Heidi Hellner-Gomez Amanda Sanchez Brisa Guajardo Dina Ibarra Henry Strom Amber Ortiz-Diaz Carol Moser Dr. Joseph Castilleja Hilda Guzman Amee Barlet Carolina Garza Elena Olmstead Hugo Moreno Andrew Sund Caty Padilla Ellen Wallach Humberto Rodriguez Angela Carrizales Chantel Greene Eri Hagashi-Durnell Jared Lind Angelica Vasquez Cheri Snowhite Esteban Cabrera Javier Alvarez April Shine Chris Wickenhagen Faviola Ochoa-Ruiz Jean Grubenhoff Ballmer Group Dale Burgeson Faviola Ruiz Jeri Pualakis Ben Baird Dana Eliason Fiesta Foods Jessica Prieto Betsy Nagle-Mc. Naughton Danielle Gettings Frank Rowland Joey Castilleja Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gloria Jones Dance Jorge Castillo Darlene Darnell 37

THANK YOU YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY Jose Rivera Lauren Noble Missy Sommers Rick George Jose Torres Sanchez League of Education Voters Mollie Hansen Rick Linneweh Josh Callanan Lucia Tovar Neiri Carrasco Risk To Resilience Josie Chase Lucy Smartlowit, MA, MSW Pablo Ruiz De Chavez Robert Udell Kaaren Andrews Luz Prieto Patrick Jones Ruben Peralta Kari J. Terjeson, Ph. D. Madelyn Carlson Perigee Foundation Ruvine Jimenez Kari Terjeson Manuel Villafan Peter Finch S Quiorga Kevin Chase Marisol Bacan Rafael Fonseca Sandra Aguilar Kevin Mc. Kay Max Silverman Rep. Chris Corry Sara Crowston-Bowers Kimberly Rayl Mayor Gloria Mendoza Rep. Newhouse Steve Altmayer Korynne Wright Micaela Razo Rev. Kerry Kesey Susan Martin Larry Mattson Minerva Pardo Rhonda Hauff Teri Davison 38

THANK YOU YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY Trent Hurlbut Tyson Marsh United Family Center Valeria Villa Veronica Cisneros Virginia Barry WA|C 2 C Advocacy Network Wendy Murrow Yesica Arciga-Garcia Tony Byrd, Ed. D 39