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CAN Newsletter – Happy Autumn!
October 13, 2021

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As we say goodbye to summer and start to transition into winter, we welcome the Fall Season. The leaves begin to change color, the weather gets a bit colder and the sun sets earlier in the day. October also marks National Disability Employment Awareness and National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

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21st CCLC Reader Recruitment
Deadline to Apply is October 1, 2021

21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Programs Reader Recruitment

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Fiscal Year 2022-23 Grant Reviewer Application

Reviewer Application (PDF)

Background and Purpose

The Nita M. Lowey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program, authorized under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), received its first appropriation in 1994. The 21st CCLC program funding supports the development of community learning centers established by eligible entities with the assistance of community partners. In 2015, the ESEA was reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). More information about ESSA can be found on the U.S. Department of Education ESSA page. This new legislation expands state and local accountability for student academic achievement as well as overall success and emphasizes the importance of adopting research or evidence-based practices.

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CA Celebrates the 2021 Lights On Afterschool!
October 28, 2021

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Join CAN and thousands of communities in celebrating and rallying for afterschool programs as the Afterschool Alliance organizes the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool!

This special edition newsletter will connect our CA Expanded Learning and OST programs and partners with resources, events, and tips to plan Lights On Afterschool (LOA) Events. Be sure to check our Lights On Afterschool webpage for weekly updates until October 28th!

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Expanded Learning Rate Increases for FY 21-22
September 2021

CDE LogoIn June, Governor Newsom approved the state budget allocating additional dollars to the After School Education and Safety (ASES), 21st Century Community Learning Centers Elementary/Middle (21st CCLC), and the 21st CCLC High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) program grants, for a rate increase effective July 1, 2021. 

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Interview with Santa Ana USD and Their ELO – Program Planning Process
Fireside Chat: August 31, 2021

 Interview with Santa Ana USD and Their ELO – Program Planning Process

Join us for our 34th fireside chat. In this chat, Heather Williams from the California AfterSchool Network is joined by Michael Funk from the Expanded Learning Division of the California Department of Education and Lupita Cruz, Jennifer Cisneros, and Emily Wolk from Santa Ana Unified School District as they share how they have engaged in an intentional planning process around the new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.

Resource: Santa Ana USD Planning Folder & Resources

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2021 Expanded Learning Opportunities STEAM Back-To-School Pre-Conference
Register Today!

STEAM Back to School Pre Conference FlyerWednesday, September 1, 2021, 3:00 PM- 6:30 PM PST

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CAN, in partnership with the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division and the California STEAM Symposium co-hosts, is excited to announce the virtual 2021 Expanding Learning Opportunities with STEAM Back-To-School Pre-Conference. 

This exciting partnership builds on our community belief STEAM learning happens everywhere and at any time of the day. The event will explore opportunities for collaboration between community-based organizations and the TK-16 system. CAN and partners are excited to support our education community as we all strategically plan to use the monumental education budgets focused on early education, social-emotional learning, teacher pipeline, and Expanded Learning. Participants will also learn more about the new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program established in July 2021 by AB 130.

The current registration for both events is only $185! 

  • Individual event rates start at $75 for the Pre-Conference, and
  • $145 for the California STEAM Symposium.

Access Pre-Conference Registration and Details!

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2021 Expanding Learning Opportunities with STEAM Back-To-School Pre-Conference
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 3:00 PM- 6:30 PM PST

Presented by Chevron

Flyer for CA STEAM Symposium and Back-to-School Pre-ConferenceCAN, in partnership with the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division and the California STEAM Symposium co-hosts, is excited to announce the virtual 2021 Expanding Learning Opportunities with STEAM Back-To-School Pre-Conference. 

This exciting partnership builds on our community belief STEAM learning happens everywhere and at any time of the day. The event will explore opportunities for collaboration between community-based organizations and the TK-16 system. CAN and partners are excited to support our education community as we all strategically plan to use the monumental education budgets focused on early education, social-emotional learning, teacher pipeline, and Expanded Learning. Participants will also learn more about the new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program established in July 2021 by AB 130.

The current registration for both events is only $185! 

  • Individual event rates start at $75 for the Pre-Conference, and
  • $145 for the California STEAM Symposium.

Access Pre-Conference Registration and Details!

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STEAM Newsletter – Environmental Literacy and Revving up for Fall
August 17, 2021

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As schools and OST programs return and welcome students, educators, families, and communities to the 2021-2022 school year, we recognize the unique times we continue to work through. While we continue to experience the COVID pandemic and its layers of challenges, unfortunately, regions of Northern California are also currently experiencing destructive wildfires. These fires are damaging homes, schools, communities, and ultimately impacting the environment. Our hearts, thoughts, and support are extended to our OST family and communities affected by these fires.

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FAQ’s Released for the New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Fireside Chat: August 12, 2021

FAQ’s Released for the New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Join us for our 33rd fireside chat. In this chat, Heather Williams from the California AfterSchool Network is joined by Michael Funk from the Expanded Learning Division of the California Department of Education as they discuss the first round of FAQ’s for the new ELO-P and provide additional context for what these FAQs mean for new and existing programs.

Reference: CDE Expanded Learning Opportunities Program FAQs​

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Updates on the New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Fireside Chat: August 6, 2021

Updates on the New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Join us for our 32nd fireside chat. In this chat, Heather Williams from the California AfterSchool Network is joined by Michael Funk and Sterling Williams from the Expanded Learning Division of the California Department of Education as they discuss key updates on the new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).

It is the intent of the new ELO-P to work with existing ASES and 21st CCLC programs to ultimately provide a single comprehensive expanded learning program for students in CA. FAQs to address some of the biggest initial questions are nearly final and likely to be released early next week. Another fireside chat will be filmed and released with the posting of the FAQs.

Reference: AB 130 (the Education Trailer Bill) 

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CAN Newsletter – Back to School!
August 10, 2021

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Happy 2021-2022 School Year! As we approach the close of the Summer Break, we welcome the Back to School season! Despite the challenges of operating schools and programs during the pandemic and its highs and lows, OST educators continue to rise to the occasion, and support children, youth, families, and communities. 

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Best Wishes to our Senior Specialist, Aleah Rosario

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Join us in congratulating Aleah Rosario as she takes the next step in her professional journey with the Partnership for Children and Youth!

Aleah joined the CAN team in November 2020 and since then, successfully led the Workforce Initiatives for the California AfterSchool Network (CAN) which includes the development of responsive policies and strategies that uplift, advance, and bring dignity to the youth worker workforce. 

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Bite-Size Video #8: Using Homework Help to Support Language Development​
CalSAC's Multilingual Learners Training Project

Bite-Size Video #8: Using Homework Help to Support Language Development​

In the final video of CalSAC’s Multilingual Learner (ML) Bite-Sized Video Series, Dianna reviews how to utilize homework help time in a program to support the ongoing language development of all students—particularly multilingual learners. Learn how to intentionally use visuals and vocabulary lists to support multilingual learner students with developing their abilities in more than one language.