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The purpose of the California AfterSchool Network is to increase access to high-quality out-of-school time programs that support success for all children and youth.
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We are committed to providing you with the resources and tools necessary to build high quality out-of-school time programs in California. Keep up to date with all the latest news and events.
CAN Leadership Team Application 2019-20
Thank you for your interest in CAN Leadership Team Membership. Following is all the information you will need to apply to the CAN Leadership Team during the 2019-20 recruitment process.
Site Coordinator Symposium Announcement: Keynote Speaker, Special Guest, and Scholarship Application
The Expanded Learning Site Coordinator Symposium is fast approaching and we look forward to seeing you February 8th and 9th! We are excited to announce Brian McDaniel, California State Teacher of the Year as a Keynote Speaker, and special guest, Senator Kevin McCarty as after school champion. But that’s not all! Stay tuned for future keynote and special guest announcements!
The California After School and Summer Challenge: March 11 & 12, 2019
Register now for the 15th annual California Afterschool and Summer Challenge taking place in Sacramento, CA March 11th and 12th. The Challenge is a one of a kind event that brings together hundreds of after school and school-age care providers, families and youth to share their stories of why after school and summer programming for youth matters!
The State of the State of Expanded Learning in California 2017-18
provides an overview of the public investment in expanded learning opportunities in California. This year’s report outlines that expanded learning programs provide after school and summer learning opportunities to nearly 800,000 of California’s students with the greatest needs through over 4,500 expanded learning programs.
Afterschool in the Latest Aspen Institute Report
The Aspen Institute’s National Commission on Social Emotional and Academic Development (NCSEAD)’s final report, ”Nation At Hope,” will be released on January 15, and afterschool is a key recommendation! The report indicates that expanding access to afterschool and summer learning programs are critical pathways for developing the whole child. Tune into the livestream of the report release — you can register here.
Site Coordinator Community of Practice Guidebook Released!
In partnership with the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, CAN is proud to announce the release of the Site Coordinator Community of Practice Guide Book. The guide book will assist in the implementation of building a Community Practice (CoP), and will include valuable information about the elements and characteristics of a CoP while engaging in the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
State Superintendent Tom Torlakson Announcement: Guide to Social Emotional Learning Resources
In December 2018, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released the Social Emotional Learning in California: A Guide to Resources. The guide was developed by experts in the field and members of the California Department of Education’s Social and Emotional Learning State Team and offers a toolkit of resources that will assist educators in serving the social and emotional needs of the whole child.
