CAN Newsletter – Happy New Year 2024!
January 11, 2024
Welcome to a new year and a new
beginning! In Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
fashion, CAN appreciates the lessons 2023 brought and
the growth 2024 will show. Check out our post below with
highlights from 2023; we are
grateful for our experiences, partnerships, and work with all of
you wonderful humans! We are excited to kick off a leap
year with 366 new days and 366 new opportunities to
support children, youth, and our OST and EXL fields.
Last year, we invited our subscribers to self-care and included journaling prompts in our newsletters to consider. This year, we will elevate an affirmation in hopes it might inspire you to engage in affirmations with the young people in your communities. As a friendly reminder, our CAN Newsletter includes curated content focusing on CAN News, CDE Updates, What’s New?, Upcoming Events and Opportunities, Additional Resources, and Ways to Stay CAN-nected! Lastly, our Policy Newsletter is returning soon; don’t miss out, and sign up today!
Cheers to 12 new chapters!
In community,
The CAN Team
In This Newsletter:
Reflecting on 2023…
As we start to get ready to embark on another amazing year of impact on the Expanded Learning field, we can’t help but engage in our favorite activity: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
2023 was a year full of highlights for the CAN team, explore some of them below. We can’t wait to get even better in 2024!
Addressing the Youth Opioid & Overdose Crisis
YOR Media Campaign
Did you know that most adults with opioid use disorders (OUDs) started using opioids before the age of twenty-five, with one-third of them before the age of eighteen?
As we mentioned in our last newsletter, CAN is in a new partnership phase with the California Youth Opioid Response (YOR CA) and is committed to increasing awareness about fentanyl and opioid overdose prevention to reduce stigma and protect the lives of Californians, especially the children and youth in our communities. This month, we will take a moment to chat about what Opioids and Fentanyl are, the adolescent overdose crisis, and share Opioid Overdose Prevention resources for youth, educators, and parents/guardians/families in our communities.
Important Updates from CDE
January 2024
The CDE Expanded Learning Division
(EXLD) has recently shared essential updates to the field with
critical next steps and due dates on the following topics:
- New Requirements for ELO-P and ASSETs
- Reminder: Cycle-C-ASES Renewal Application Due
- Quarterly Expenditure and Semi-Annual Attendance Report Due!
Each post includes additional information and details below.
2023-24 Mid-Year EXLP FPM Training Workshop
Friday, January 12, 2024; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The California Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division’s Program Monitoring Office will be providing a 2023-24 Mid-Year EXLP FPM workshop on EXLP 09, which focuses on the 85-15% direct vs indirect costs.
This online training is intended for LEA/grantees, including their subcontractors scheduled for an FPM review from January – June 2024. Any interested individual or entity who could benefit from the training is also welcome to attend.
Afterschool & Summer Challenge Webinar Series
Upcoming Webinars: January 23, 2024 and May 22, 2024
Get ready for the Afterschool and Summer Challenge! CalSac, in partnership with the California AfterSchool Network, Partnership for Children and Youth, and Innovate Schools, is hosting webinars on various topics related to the Afterschool and Summer Challenge!
Register for these upcoming webinars:
- Unpacking “Advocacy” vs “Lobbying” and how the California Budget impacts me - Tues. Jan 23, 2024; 10:00 AM PST
- Potential Impact of Budget Revise on Providers and Programs – Wed. May 22, 2024; 10:00 AM PST
Watch recordings for past webinars here.
Save the Dates for the Spring 2024 ELO-P Academy!
April 3, 4, 16, 18, 2024; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the CA Dept. of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, is excited to offer the 2024 Spring Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Academy!
The virtual four-day academy is designed to support CA educators with the Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs (ELO-P). Participants will be able to connect, learn, strengthen, and hear promising practices from our District, School, and Community Partner practitioners. Each day, we will focus on one specific hot topic of ELO-P, based on the overall needs of the field.
Community Engagement Initiative Learning Modules
Professional Development
The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence has released its second set of modules in the comprehensive training series as part of the Community Engagement Initiative. Each of these four modules is designed to enrich your understanding and skills in fostering community involvement in education:
Curated YouTube Playlists
Professional Development
Did you know that our YouTube channel has more than just the Fireside Chats? We have created curated playlists that you can use for your professional development!
Playlist topics include:
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Order by February 29, 2024
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If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests. You can order tests at covid.gov/tests.
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