ELO Program Updates
California’s Budget Agreement & Expanded Learning
FY 23-24: Summary Overview (Corrected July 14)
In late June the Governor and Legislature reached an agreement on the 2023-24 California Budget and on June 27, Governor Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101).
On July 10 the Governor also approved a“budget bill jr.” (AB 102) that amended SB 101 as well as a number of budget trailer bills that support the implementation of the budget.
Updated ELO-P FAQs Are Here!
The California Department of
Education, Expanded Learning Division, is excited to share that
the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program have been updated. This
section has been updated to reflect the guidance of Assembly Bill
185 and address several pertinent program concerns.
California’s Governor Proposed Budget for 2023-24
Every January the California budget process is kicked into high gear when the Governor announces his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget for 2023-24 was announced on Tuesday, January 10. This budget includes high-level details for proposed spending with additional details to be sorted out in the coming months.
FY 22-23 ELO-P Apportionment Rates Posted
July 20, 2022
The California Department of Education (CDE) has posted its preliminary apportionments for fiscal year 2022-23 (FY 22-23).
This includes preliminary funding rates and information for various programs including the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P):
New and Updated ELO-Program FAQs Posted!
May 10, 2022
The California Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division, is proud to announce the release of new and updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)!
This email is a notification that the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program now has a total of 26 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Some FAQs have been updated based on feedback from the field. Others are completely new and provide guidance on concepts such as “offer” and “provide access.”
LAO Response to Budget Proposal
February 16, 2022
The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a summary report of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), including details of the Governor’s proposed January budget and their recommendations on the proposal.
The key takeaways from the LAO include:
Governor’s Proposed Budget for 2022-23
January 12, 2022
Governor’s Proposal Has Billions
in Education & Other Child Investments
On Monday, January 10, California Governor Newsom released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
With unprecedented funding available for CA’s budget, there are again significant increases in the K-12 budget and other budgets that support California’s children and families.
A few highlights specifically for Expanded Learning include:
Early Release and Late Arrival Guidance Revised
December 17, 2021
The Policy Committee of the Expanded
Learning Division has revised the guidance for the Late
Arrival and Early Release policy as required in the
California Education Code (EC). The
previous guidance was more restrictive than
the EC supported. The revised guidance is now
aligned with the EC and includes Frequently
Asked Questions and Promising Practices.
New ELO-P FAQ’s Posted!
December 22, 2021
The California Department of Education,
Expanded Learning Division recently sent an email notification
that the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
have added questions 6–14, and are posted on the
California Department of Education website at Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program FAQs – Expanded Learning (CA Dept of
Education).
REVISED-FAQ’s for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
December 20, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program have recently been revised for questions 1-5, and has posted to the California Department of Education website at Expanded Learning Opportunities Program FAQs – Expanded Learning (CA Dept of Education).
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Program Plan Guide Released!
December 1, 2021
The California Department of Education (CDE) Expanded Learning Division has announced the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Program Plan Guide has been posted on the CDE Webpage at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/documents/elopprogplanguide.pdf
California After School Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool
Released in 2009
This version of the California Afterschool Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool (QSA) and User’s Guide was released in 2009. Programs can use this tool to self-assess their program and make plans for program improvement. The tool focuses on big-picture program design elements and important considerations at the point of service.
Please note that an updated version called the Quality Assessment Tool (QAT) will be released soon. See the post below for details.
Click Here to Access Past ELO-P Convening Resources!
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CA Policy Updates
Get the latest on policy updates that impact Expanded Learning programs in California.
Access 2022 Spring CA ELO Post-Convening Resources
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Thank you to all of our attendees, presenters, guest speakers, and planning team! We truly enjoyed our day with you and hope the #CAELOProgram convening provided you with an opportunity to connect and learn.
And if you weren’t able to make it – no problem! You can still access the materials!
Convening Materials & Resources
Fireside Chats on the ELO-P
The California AfterSchool Network hosts interviews with Michael Funk, Division Director for the California Department of Education Expanded Learning Division, to better help the field navigate the current state of Expanded Learning, including what guidance means for your programs. These chats include policy updates as well as interviews with partners elevating current topics and promising practices.
In this post we have identified Fireside Chats that are relevant specifically to the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, or ELO-P.
