Advancing OST Policy
CAN’s Policy Framework
A Long-Term Vision to Guide Annual Priorities
CAN believes the Out-of-School-Time (OST) field, including Expanded Learning, plays an essential role in advancing the health and well-being of every child. To achieve this, CAN and our partners focus on fundamentally redesigning systems to expand access to high-quality programs, support and nurture our workforce, and strengthen and align resources for children, families, and communities. We advocate for policy changes that address the root causes of inequity and create a more just and equitable landscape for all children and youth.
Expanded Learning Database
The database is currently under construction.
When live, you will have access to Expanded Learning funding amounts and the estimated number of students served at a school site, school district, region, county, and state levels, as well as by CA and Federal Legislative District. Initially this will only include ASES and 21st CCLC Funding. ELO-P funding will eventually be added. For more information contact Leslye Lugo: llugo@afterschoolnetwork.org
California Policy
Policy impacting Expanded Learning programs, and ultimately the children, youth, and families of California is shaped by the California State Legislature and California Executive Branch, most prominently the California Department of Education and the California Governor’s Office. Through legislation, budgets, and policies these entities set priorities for how the state invests resources to support these programs.
Census 2020
Afterschool Can Play a Role!
The U.S. census does more than just count us. Its impacts are far-reaching, shaping decisions about the services, businesses, and utilities that everyone relies on – including afterschool programs.