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City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships 

Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental health and wellness organizations will serve youth ages 13 to 24 through a suite of virtual and in-person care options SEATTLE (January 28) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined education and public… [ Keep reading ]

DEEL Winter 2024 Newsletter

Happy holidays from DEEL! Read our winter 2024 newsletter here. This issue spotlights education opportunities and successes from Preschool to Promise, while highlighting resources and partnerships supporting youth mental wellness with a focus on Seattle young people ages 13 to 24. Learn more about the power of partnership through community stories in the… [ Keep reading ]

Hilltop Children’s Center: Meeting the unique requirements of a child’s development 

How Hilltop blends classroom observations and play within the Seattle Preschool Program.

Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Supports with Launch of Talkspace Virtual Therapy

Free online therapy currently available for local teens and young adults; additional telehealth provider partners to be announced mid-December SEATTLE (December 10) – Today, the City of Seattle announced a new partnership between the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company,… [ Keep reading ]

Shining a Light on Seattle’s Afterschool Programs with Lights on After School

#LightsOnAfterschool: DEEL celebrates the many community educators and mentors who create environments of safety, welcome, growth and affirmation for Seattle youth! Your efforts improve the wellbeing of our young people, in school and beyond. We see you, and we are grateful for your collaboration and commitment. In honor of Lights… [ Keep reading ]

Honoring World Mental Health Day 2024: Highlighting DEEL-Supported Resources for Youth Mental Health  

In honor of World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to highlight the ways our school- and community-based partnerships are responding to needs expressed by Seattle students and families for increased access to school-based mental health supports. … [ Keep reading ]

DEEL Fall 2024 Newsletter

Read the DEEL fall 2024 newsletter here! This issue shines a light on the start of the 2024-24 school year, featuring activities and services supporting success for Seattle youth and families from Preschool to Promise. Also highlighted are recent grant awardees, current funding opportunities, and a round-up of resources promoting youth… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Celebrates Record Enrollment in the Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program for 2024-2025 School Year 

The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) celebrated the first week of the 2024-25 school year! This school year, over 1,850 children are enrolled in the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP).   

Reminder: DEEL is Accepting Applications to the Telehealth Services for Students and Youth Request for Information (RFI)

DEEL is seeking submissions from qualified Telehealth Service Providers to support the mental wellbeing of students and youth DEEL is accepting applications for the 2024 Telehealth Services for Students & Youth Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks information from qualified telehealth service providers to support the mental well-being of… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Learning Programs Grant Open: Supporting Academic and Enrichment Opportunities for Seattle K-12 Youth 

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Summer Learning Programs Request for Investment (RFI) is a 3-year grant that supports academic and enrichment programs for Seattle-based K-12 students in summer 2024, 2025, and 2026. This award is intended to prepare students for the new school year with new knowledge… [ Keep reading ]