2024 Spring Expanded Learning Opportunities Convening
Spring 2024 ELO-P Academy
April 3, 4, 16, and 18, 2024
The California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the CA Dept. of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, excitedly offered the 2024 Spring Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Academy!
The virtual four-day academy was designed to support CA educators with the Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs (ELO-P). We are hoping participants were able to connect, learn, strengthen, and hear promising practices from our District, School, and Community Partner practitioners. Each day, we focused on one specific hot topic of ELO-P, based on the overall needs of the field.
Workshop information & materials, including recordings, presentation slides, and resources, are shared below.
Spring 2024 ELO-P Academy Details & Resources
Day 1: Wed., 4/3
Topic: ELO-P Nuts & Bolts, Volume III
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed.
Description: This workshop will build on the 2023 Fall ELO-P Academy session, covering Expanded Learning & ELO-P basics, including the latest updates/FAQs.
Presenters:
- Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
- Sterling Williams, Education Programs Consultant, Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.
Resources
- Workshop recording via YouTube
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- CDE FAQ’s: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elofaq.asp – New FAQ’s in the Works!
- CDE ELO-P Webpage
- CDE Help Desk: expandedlearning@cde.ca.gov
- Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California
- Contact the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL)
- Contact Information for the California AfterSchool Network (CAN)
- Entitlements/Apportionments – CA Dept. of Education
- ELO-P Fireside Chats – California AfterSchool Network
Day 2: Thurs., 4/4
Topic: Running A Single-Comprehensive Expanded Learning Program
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed.
Description: Join us and hear promising practices in how programs can use different funding streams to run a single-comprehensive EXL Program to support children, youth, and families. We will focus on how this works programmatically and administratively.
Presenters/Panelists:
- Tiffany Gipson, Director, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network (CAN)
- Melea Meyer, Senior Specialist, ASAPconnect
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.
Resources
- Workshop recording via YouTube
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- For more context on comprehensive programs, see California Department of Education FAQs # 1, 34, and 39 https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elofaq.asp
- Braiding & Blending Funding resource
- Join us for Spring ELO-P Office Hours! Register here: https://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/post/elo-p-office-hours-spring-2024
- CDE ELO-P Webpage
- CDE Help Desk: expandedlearning@cde.ca.gov
- Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California
- Contact the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL)
- Contact Information for the California AfterSchool Network (CAN)
Day 3: Tues., 4/16
Topic: Understanding ELO-P Reporting & Compliance Monitoring
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed.
Description: This workshop will focus on reporting and compliance monitoring for ELO Programs. Additionally, it will include information, resources, and sharing of promising practices to support Expanded Learning Programs with Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) and Audits.
Presenters/Panelists:
- Iqbal Badwalz, Education Administrator I, Program Monitoring Office, California Department of Education
- Joshua Brady, Education Administrator I, Grant Awards, Monitoring, and Evaluation Office, California Department of Education
This 2-hour workshop session will include a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.
Resources
- Workshop recording via YouTube
- CDE Presentation slides (PDF)
- Workshop Welcome & Closing Slides (PDF)
- ELO-P: FAQs & Expanded Learning Opportunities Program – Expanded Learning (CA Dept of Education)
- FPM Instrument: 2023-24 Cycle B and D Program Instruments – Compliance Monitoring (CA Dept of Education)
- K-12 Audit Guide: Current Audit Guide Booklet | Education Audit Appeals Panel
- Penalty Calculator (CA Dept of Education)
- Fiscal Monitoring Instrument (CA Dept of Education)
- LEA Cohort Rotation Schedule by School Year
- CDE Monitoring Tool (CMT) information
- Top 5 FPM Findings
Day 4: Thurs., 4/18
Topic: CBO & LEA Partnerships to Support High-Quality ELO Programs
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed.
Description: Join us as we focus on School & District and Community Partnerships to support high-quality ELO Programs. We will hear from leaders around the state on how they are partnering, who they are partnering with, and the positive impact on supporting children, youth, and families in their communities.
Presenters:
- Julee Brooks, CEO, Woodcraft Rangers
- Connie Cha, Director of Expanded Learning, Fresno Unified School District
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.
Resources
- Workshop recording via YouTube
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- Workshop Resources for Participants (PDF)
- ELO-P Nuts & Bolts, Vol. III - PDF of Presentation (Day 1 - Spring ELO-P Academy )
- ELO-P Spring Academy - Understanding ELO-P Reporting & Compliance Monitoring PDF of Presentation (Day 3 - Spring ELO-P Academy )
- Day 3 Workshop Opening & Closing Slide - PDF of Presentation (Day 3 - Spring ELO-P Academy )
- CBO & LEA Partnerships to Support High-Quality ELO Programs - PDF of Presentation (Day 4 - Spring ELO-P Academy )
- Workshop Resources for Participants (PDF) - Spring 2024 ELO-P Academy
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