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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Good morning, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap">We hope your summer is treating you well and you are finding plenty of time to enjoy the sunshine and warmth. We are reaching out to you to both provide valuable resources and to request
your input on the ongoing development of a cohort design model tailored for the Benefits Navigators initiative.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Below includes relevant SBCTC resource webpages
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-services/basic-needs/">Basic Needs Act Information Page</a>
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-services/basic-needs/benefits-navigator-strategic-campus-plan-guidance">2023-24 Benefits Navigator and Strategic Campus Plan</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-services/basic-needs/free-reduced-meals">Free/Reduced-Price Meal Pilot Program</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Cohort Design Model:</span></b><span style="color:#4472C4">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">As outlined in the Basic Needs Act: Benefits Navigator and Campus Strategic Plans Guidance, we at SBCTC are eager to foster the Benefits Navigator Design Model through a comprehensive state-wide Benefits Navigator Cohort. While you are
actively preparing for the recruitment of Benefits Navigators, we have been collaboratively working with our partners at United Way of King County to conceptualize various components of this cohort. The goal is to establish a framework that provides technical
guidance, facilitates the exchange of effective practices, and streamlines resource navigation. Ultimately, this support structure aims to enhance both equitable access and the overall academic success of students.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">We value your insights on the following cohort design:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Navigator Onboarding (Fall Quarter 23):</b> This phase involves training for Benefits Navigators. The proposed training topics encompass areas like legislation overview, student basic needs history,
intake procedures, motivational interviewing, accessing public benefits, effective outreach, promoting racial equity, forging partnerships, and more.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Best Practices Dissemination (ongoing</b>): Through the Canvas Community platform, we plan to foster an ongoing exchange of best practices in navigation, benefits access, centralization, and emerging
research.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Material Dissemination (ongoing):</b> Our intention is to share universal materials such as flyers, brochures, and pertinent information related to SNAP, Medical assistance, Childcare, Financial Aid
Deadlines, Tax Information, Open Enrollment Health Care, WA College Grant, Opportunity Grant, Basic Food Employment & Training, and more.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Communications and Connections:</b> We are committed to sustaining continuous communication, thereby facilitating the distribution of toolkits that support benefits access and outreach. We also aim
to fortify collaboration with community resources, college support networks, and resource expansion efforts.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Quarterly Convening/Learning Community</b>: To nurture a supportive community among Benefits Navigators, we will organize virtual gatherings. These sessions will provide updates, resources, continuous
training and technical support, opportunities to discuss challenges, and share successful strategies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Annual Event (late Spring/Early Summer):</b> This virtual event will serve as a platform to reflect on the past year, share recommendations, discuss challenges, celebrate achievements, and gear up
for the year ahead.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="color:#4472C4">Contact List: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap">Furthermore, we kindly request your assistance in compiling a contact list for the Benefit Navigators by Friday, September 8. We acknowledge that not all colleges have filled this role
yet. Therefore we have provided space in the contact information form for the designated supervisor of the Benefits Navigator.<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QGo3k3MUwiZ6JYv7l8fC3a9oEt-R6xQ-LYgw9drQ5pA/edit?usp=sharing"> Your completion of
this form would be greatly appreciated</a>. If you encounter any issues accessing the Google Drive document, please do not hesitate to inform me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="box-sizing:border-box;white-space:pre-wrap"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Thank you for your continued patience and unwavering commitment as we navigate developing the Basic Needs Act together. Your input is invaluable to the success of this initiative.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kindly, <o:p></o:p></p>
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Dellinger</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
<b>Policy Associate, Student Services <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Student Support Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:jdellinger@sbctc.edu">jdellinger@sbctc.edu</a> / 360.704.4339<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F3864;mso-ligatures:none">SBCTC Vision:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F3864;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after:avoid"><i><span style="color:#1F3864;mso-ligatures:none">“Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic
justice in service to our diverse communities.” </span></i><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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