Fall 2025 EXL Academy
Fall 2025 EXL Academy
Virtual; Sept 16, 18, 30 & October 1
Register Today! The California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, is excited to co-host the Fall 2025 Expanded Learning (EXL) Academy!
Formerly known as the ELO-P Academy, the EXL Academies continue our commitment to providing technical assistance and support to the Expanded Learning field, including ELO-P, ASES, and 21st CCLC programs.
This multi-day virtual convening of workshops is designed to support district, school, and community partner practitioners in the design and ongoing implementation of California’s Expanded Learning programs. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen their practices while exploring promising strategies from across the Expanded Learning community, all with a focus on a specific topic area.
Outline of Workshops:
- Sept 16 – Nuts & Bolts: The Latest Updates Supporting Quality ExL Programs
- Sept 18 – Shining a Light on Quality ExL: Celebrating and Communicating Impact
- Sept 30 – Beyond the Now: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable EXL Programs
- Oct 1 – Increasing Access to Mental Health Through Expanded Learning
Have questions or need support? Please get in touch with Melissa Perez at mperez@afterschoolnetwork.org.
See details and registration below.
Fall 2025 EXL Academy Registration & Details
Day 1: Tuesday, 9/16
Topic: Nuts & Bolts: The Latest Updates Supporting Quality ExL Programs
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Get up to speed on key Expanded Learning (ExL) updates from the past six+ months, including attendance recovery, audits, policy/budget shifts, and CALPADS reporting. Learn from state leaders and local practitioners as they share resources and promising practices to support quality and compliance.
Presenters:
- Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
- Additional presenters coming soon!
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Registration Link
Day 2: Thursday, 9/18
Topic: Shining a Light on Quality Expanded Learning: Celebrating and Communicating Impact
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: Explore strategies and opportunities to turn quality practices into powerful messages that communicate your program’s value and impact, and resonate with partners and decision-makers.
Presenters:
- Leslye Lugo, Senior Specialist, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
- Nat Rosales, Specialist, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
- Malia Villarreal, Senior Specialist, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
Field Spotlight Presenter:
- Michael Taylor, Expanded Learning Opportunities Coordinator, San Rafael City Schools
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Registration Link
Day 3: Tuesday, 9/30
Topic: Beyond the Now: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable EXL Programs
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: This session focuses on future-forward thinking and strategic collaboration to ensure Expanded Learning programs continue to thrive over time.
Presenters:
- Tiffany Gipson, Director, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network
- Additional presenters coming soon!
Field Spotlight Presenter:
- Details coming soon!
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Registration Link
Day 4: Wednesday, 10/1
Topic: Increasing Access to Mental Health Through Expanded Learning
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: This session will outline efforts underway in California to fund and sustain school-based mental health services for all children and youth. Panelists will discuss how Expanded Learning resources can be braided with school-based mental health funding to increase access to services and how one school district is putting these strategies into action!
Presenters:
- Jeff Davis, Executive Director, California AfterSchool Network
- Donielle Prince, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network
This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants.
Registration Link
Click Here to Access Past ELO-P Convening Resources!
This page should redirect to: https://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/ca-elo-convenings
Contact Your System of Support for Expanded Learning
The regional system of support for California is called the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL). The SSEL consists of California Department of Education Expanded Learning Division (CDE EXLD) staff, designated County Leads/Staff, and contracted Technical Assistance (TA) Providers (California AfterSchool Network and ASAPconnect).