Strategic Planning 1.0

The Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) worked in collaboration with over 200 field stakeholders to develop and implement the EXLD Strategic Plan 1.0.

The California Department of Education (CDE) EXLD, formerly the After School Division, was formed in late 2011, implementing a recommendation from the former Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s Transition Advisory Team’s final report, A Blueprint for Great Schools. The EXLD immediately launched a strategic planning process which brought together Expanded Learning practitioners, kindergarten through twelfth grade education representatives, expanded learning technical assistance providers, intermediary and non-profit organizations, and CDE EXLD staff to craft a plan that is both rooted in field experience and knowledge and vetted by the EXLD for feasibility and alignment with state-level priorities. This core approach, emphasizing strong field engagement, resulted in an innovative planning process that provided a forum for deep discussion and understanding of the EXLD’s challenges, opportunities, and roles as well as the best ways for EXLD and the field to support each other. 

In January 2014, the release of the strategic plan, A Vision for Expanded Learning in California—Strategic Plan: 2014–16, formally kicked off plan implementation. Since that time, collaborative groups made up of EXLD staff and field members were formed to tackle the varying objectives. This work has focused on four strategic initiative areas: System of Support, Grant Administration and Policy, Communications, and Expanded Learning/Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Integration.

Learn more about the Strategic Plan 1.0 Process and Implementation Work:

• CA Expanded Learning Strategic Planning Website
• CDE EXLD Webpage