WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS

Washington Alliance for Better Schools specializes in the implementation and management of community learning centers and academic enrichment programs. Their core capabilities focus on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative, providing academic support and enrichment opportunities during non-school hours. They possess technical expertise in developing programs designed to help students in high-poverty and low-performing schools meet state and local academic standards in core subject areas. Additionally, they provide workforce development services, including employment counseling, work experience, and occupational training for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. The organization maintains a strong relationship with the Department of Education, where they primarily execute community learning center initiatives. They also work with the Department of Labor, delivering workforce innovation and readiness programs under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to support employment and occupational training. Their industry focus is centered on educational services and workforce development, specifically within the NAICS 611710 category for educational support services. They position themselves as a provider of social and academic interventions aimed at improving student outcomes and enhancing regional workforce readiness. Based in Shoreline, Washington, the entity is structured as an 8H organization. They maintain a regional presence in Washington state, positioning themselves as a key partner for the delivery of federal education and labor grants.