The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO Program or ELO-P) is established beginning in fiscal year 2021–22 and provides funding for afterschool and summer school enrichment programs for kindergarten (including transitional kindergarten) through sixth grade. Local educational agencies benefit from $1.75 billion dollars in FY21-22 with an anticipated growth to $5 billion dollars within 3-5 years.

“Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. It is the intent of the Legislature that expanded learning programs are pupil-centered, results driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate, learning activities in the regular schoolday and school year.

Key Resources

• CDE ELO-P Webpage - access key info including Program FAQ’s
• CDE ELO-P Program Plan Guide - produced to assist local educational agencies with planning for the ELO-P. All LEA’s must develop, adopt, and post a Program Plan.
• ELO-P Funding Details including LEA Apportionment amounts
• ELO-P 101 Presentation
• System of Support for Expanded Learning Contact Info 

This webpage will continue to be updated with additional resources and information to support the development and implementation of ELO-Programs.