Spring 2025 ELO-P Academy
Spring 2025 ELO-P Academy
April 16, 17, 22 and 23, 2025
The California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, is excited to co-host the Spring 2025 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Academy.
This multi-day virtual convening of workshops is provided to support our District, School, and Community Partner practitioners with the design and continued implementation of the CA Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. Join us to connect, learn, strengthen, and hear promising practices from our ELO-P community. Each day, we will focus on one specific topic of ELO-P based on the field’s overall need to continue building Quality Expanded Learning Programs.
- April 16: Nuts & Bolts: EXL 101 & Education Funding – How Expanded Learning Fits Into the Education System
- April 17: Strategic Design for CA Expanded Learning: Activate, Join, and Shape the Ecosystem Plan
- April 22: Strategies to Support Attendance Recovery
- April 23: Unlocking Insights: Data Collection for Expanded Learning
Workshop details and registration are linked below.
Spring 2025 ELO-P Academy Registration & Details
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 (This workshop has passed.)
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:
- Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
- Tiffany Gipson, Director, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network
- and Friends!
Field Spotlight Presenter:
- Jennifer Davis, Administrator for Expanded Learning, Fairfax School District
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Resources:
- Workshop Recording via YouTube
- Presentation Slides PDF
- Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in CA
- Contact the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL)
Opportunities to Learn More:
- Join Office Hours
- Check out the latest CDE FAQ’s (revised October 2024)
- Reach out to the CDE Help Desk: expandedlearning@cde.ca.gov
- Watch Fireside Chats
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 (This workshop has passed.)
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:
- Vanessa Hernandez, Senior Specialist, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
- Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Resources
Day 3: Tues., 4/22
Topic: Strategies to Support Attendance Recovery
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (This workshop has passed.)
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
- Paula Mishima, Educational Data Management Division
- Liberty Van Natten, Director, Educational Data Management Division
Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education
- Jen Taylor, Education Program Consultant for Region 3
- Lindsay Blomberg Johnson, Education Program Consultant for Region 5
School Fiscal Services Division, California Department of Education
- Luke Bailey, Education Programs Assistant
- Dean Patterson, Administrator
This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Resources
Day 4: Wed., 4/23
Topic: Unlocking Insights: Data Collection for Expanded Learning
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (This workshop has passed).
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
- Paula Mishima, Educational Data Management Division
- Liberty Van Natten, Director, Educational Data Management Division
Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education
- Kindred Bang, Staff Services Manager I
- Joshua Brady, Education Administrator I
- Jacqueline Burnett, Fiscal Analyst
- Onda Johnson, Education Administrator I
- Anna Lee, Fiscal Analyst to Region 11 (A–Li)
- Andrea Shumate, Fiscal Analyst to Regions 6 and 7
- 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.
Resources