2024 Fall ELO-P Academy
Fall 2024 ELO-P Academy
September 11, 12, 17 & 18, 2024
The California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the CA Dept. of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, is excited to co-host the Fall 2024 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Academy: Building Quality Expanded Learning Programs!
This multi-day virtual convening of workshops is designed to support our District, School, and Community Partner practitioners with the design and continued implementation of the CA Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. Participants can connect, learn, strengthen, and hear promising practices from our ELO-P community. Each day, we will focus on one specific hot topic of ELO-P based on the field’s overall needs to continue building Quality Expanded Learning Programs.
Schedule
Each workshop will be offered daily via Zoom from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
- Wednesday, September 11: From Policy to Practice: Supporting Quality in Expanded Learning Programs
- Thursday, September 12: Inclusive Expanded Learning Environments
- Tuesday, September 17: Leveraging Multiple Funding Streams to Build Quality Expanded Learning Programs
- Wednesday, September 18: Supporting Our Youngest Learners with Quality Expanded Learning Programs
Workshop Registration and details are listed below.
Fall 2024 ELO-P Academy Registration & Details
Day 1: Wed., 9/11
Topic: From Policy to Practice: Supporting Quality in Expanded Learning Programs
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed)
Description: Promoting Quality and compliance with a brief review of ELO-P Nuts & Bolts, updates, and highlighting promising practices from the field.
Presenters:
- Iqbal Badwalz, Education Administrator I, Program Monitoring Office, California Department of Education
- Leslye Lugo, Specialist, Policy & Outreach, CAN
- Malia Villarreal, Senior Specialist, Policy & Outreach, CAN
Field Spotlight Presenter: Tracey Humphreys, ELP District Coordinator, Keyes Union School District
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Resources:
- Workshop Recording via YouTube
- Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF)
- CDE FAQs: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elofaq.asp – New FAQs in the Works!
- CDE ELO-P Webpage
- CDE Help Desk: expandedlearning@cde.ca.gov
- Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California
- SSEL Contact Information
- CAN Contact Information
- Entitlements/Apportionments
- ELO-P Fireside Chats
- FY 24-25 Apportionment Details
- Audit Guide is available – Education Audit Appeals Panel
- 2024-25 EXLP FPM Instrument Compliance Monitoring - Testing & Accountability (CA Dept of Education)
- EXLP Resources for FPMs – https://cde.app.box.com/v/fpmtraining2425
Day 2: Thurs., 9/12
Topic: Inclusive Expanded Learning Environments
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed.)
Description: This workshop will focus on inclusion and belonging in Expanded Learning programs.
Presenters:
- Laurie Balsano Wright, Ed.D., Coordinator, Facilitated Improvement and Support, Equity, Innovation, and Support, Educational Services, Placer County Office of Education
- Janelle Mercado, Project Coordinator, Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP), El Dorado County Office of Education
- Leah Padilla, Coordinator of Facilitated Improvement and Support, Open Access, Placer County Office of Education
Field Spotlight Presenter: Chen Kong-Wick, Program Manager, Expanded Learning, Oakland Unified School District
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Workshop Materials & Resources
- Workshop Recording via YouTube
- Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Homebase Doc (Includes post-workshop updates)
- Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California
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Presentation Vocabulary:
- UDL: Universal Design for Learning
- AT: Assistive Technology
- AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- SELPA: Special Education Local Area Plan
- Resources from SIP – Supporting Inclusive Practices
- Resources from Open Access
Day 3: Tues., 9/17
Topic: Leveraging Multiple Funding Streams to Build Quality Expanded Learning Programs
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed.)
Description: Braiding Expanded Learning with Other Ecosystem Elements to Build a Comprehensive Program
Presenters:
- Celia Cisneros, Superintendent Secretary/Compliance Director, Le Grand Elementary School District
- Nicole Theus, Expanded Learning Coordinator, Child Development Department, ABC Unified School District
Field Spotlight Presenter: Esmeralda Garcia, Director of Expanded Learning, Calexico Unified School District
This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Resources
- Workshop Recording via YouTube
- Workshop Presentation Slides
- Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California
- SSEL Contact Information
Day 4: Wed., 9/18
Topic: Supporting Our Youngest Learners with Quality Expanded Learning Programs
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: How quality Expanded Learning programs support our earliest learners.
Presenters:
- Shanna Birkholz-Vasquez, Education Administrator, UPK Implementation and Support, Early Education Division, California Department of Education
- Nicole Seymour, Education Programs Assistant, UPK Implementation & Support Office, Early Education Division, California Department of Education
- Jennifer Osalbo, Consultant, Early Education Division, California Department of Education
Field Spotlight Presenters:
- Sarah Forrester, Director, Child Development Centers, Long Beach Unified School District
- Dr. Jennifer Prager, Program Specialist, Expanded Learning, Long Beach Unified School District
This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.