Day 1: Wed., 4/16
Day 2: Thurs., 4/17
Day 3: Tues., 4/22
Day 4: Wed., 4/23
Day 1: Wed., 4/16
Topic: Nuts & Bolts: EXL 101 & Education Funding – How
Expanded Learning Fits Into the Education System
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Understanding how Expanded
Learning (EXL) fits into the broader education system is
essential for maximizing impact and securing sustainable funding.
This workshop provides a foundational overview of EXL, key
education funding streams, and the role EXL plays in supporting
student success. Participants will explore the connections
between EXL programs and state and federal funding structures,
gain insights into funding opportunities, and learn strategies to
align EXL with broader educational goals. Whether new to EXL or
looking to strengthen your knowledge, this session will equip you
with the essential “nuts & bolts” to navigate the system
effectively.
Presenters:
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Heather
Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California
AfterSchool Network
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Tiffany
Gipson, Director, Equity & Quality,
California AfterSchool Network
- and Friends!
Field Spotlight Presenter: Details coming
soon!
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on
the topic and opportunities to engage with
participants.
Day 2: Thurs., 4/17
Topic: Strategic Design for CA Expanded Learning: Activate,
Join, and Shape the Ecosystem Plan
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: The California AfterSchool
Network is excited to partner with the California Department of
Education Expanded Learning Division to co-host a Strategic
Design Process that elevates Expanded Learning as an essential
partner in CA’s Education, Health and Human Services, and
Workforce Development ecosystems. Join us for an interactive
session where we will explore how to activate, join, and shape
the expanded learning ecosystem plan.
Presenters:
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Vanessa
Hernandez, Senior Specialist, Policy & Outreach,
California AfterSchool Network
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Heather
Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California
AfterSchool Network
Field Spotlight Presenter: Details coming
soon!
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on
the topic and opportunities to engage with
participants.
Day 3: Tues., 4/22
Topic: Strategies to Support Attendance Recovery
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: This informative session will
focus on how school districts can implement optional programs to
help recover attendance while ensuring student and family choice.
Explore promising ideas, insights, engagement strategies, and
program design to support student participation and academic
success.
Presenters:
Educational Data
Management Division, California Department
of Education
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Paula Mishima, Educational Data
Management Division
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Liberty Van Natten, Director, Educational
Data Management Division
Expanded
Learning Division, California Department of
Education
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Jen Taylor, Education Program Consultant
for Region 3
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Lindsay Blomberg Johnson, Education
Program Consultant for Region 5
School
Fiscal Services Division, California
Department of Education
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Luke Bailey, Education Programs Assistant
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Dean Patterson, Administrator
Field Spotlight Presenter: Details are
coming soon.
This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on
the topic and opportunities to engage with
participants.
Day 4: Wed., 4/23
Topic: Unlocking Insights: Data Collection for Expanded
Learning
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Effective data collection is
key to driving program improvement and securing funding for
Expanded Learning programs. This session will explore AB 1113 and
provide an overview of data collection and other critical data
collection requirements. Participants will learn how to
align data collection efforts with program goals, enhance
reporting accuracy, and leverage data to advocate for continued
support.
Presenters:
Educational Data
Management Division, California Department
of Education
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Diana Casanova, Educational Data
Management Division
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Paula Mishima, Educational Data
Management Division
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Liberty Van Natten, Director, Educational
Data Management Division
Expanded Learning
Division, California Department of Education
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Kindred Bang, Staff Services Manager I
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Joshua Brady, Education Administrator I
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Jacqueline Burnett, Fiscal Analyst
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Onda Johnson, Education Administrator I
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Anna Lee, Fiscal Analyst to Region 11
(A–Li)
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Andrea Shumate, Fiscal Analyst to Regions
6 and 7
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Jen Taylor, Education Program Consultant
for Region 3
This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on
the topic and opportunities to engage with
participants.
