News & Events Archive
2021 Expanded Learning Opportunities STEAM Back-To-School Pre-Conference
Register Today!
Wednesday, September 1, 2021,
3:00 PM- 6:30 PM PST
Presented by Chevron
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!
CAN Newsletter – Reflecting on the Workforce
September 14, 2021
This month we are focusing on the Expanded Learning Workforce with highlights from our Paving the Way event this past August.
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
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!
STEAM Newsletter – Environmental Literacy and Revving up for Fall
August 17, 2021
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.
FAQ’s Released for the New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Fireside Chat: August 12, 2021
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
Updates on the New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Fireside Chat: August 6, 2021
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)
CAN Newsletter – Back to School!
August 10, 2021
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.
Welcome to Tammy Wang, our AmeriCorps VISTA!
July 27, 2021
We are delighted to have Tammy Wang join the CAN team!
Tammy will be supporting the Whole Child Health and Wellness work of the California AfterSchool Network.
Best Wishes to our Senior Specialist, Aleah Rosario
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.
Bite-Size Video #8: Using Homework Help to Support Language Development
CalSAC's Multilingual Learners Training Project
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.
Budget Updates on New Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Fireside Chat: July 9, 2021
Join us for our 31st 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 key updates on the education budget, including AB 130 (the Education Trailer Bill) and the new Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
Bite-Size Video #7: Ensuring Student Comprehension
CalSAC's Multilingual Learners Training Project
In the seventh installment of the Multilingual Learner (ML) Bite-Sized Video Series, Beverly shares two research-backed strategies to ensure comprehension as all students—including multilingual learners— continue to develop their vocabulary and speaking skills in one or more languages. Learn how to intentionally incorporate methods to ensure student comprehension in activities in your program!
CA State Budget Updates
July 2, 2021
We know there are many questions about the state budget and you all have been patiently waiting for updates! We don’t have all the answers yet but wanted to share what we do know. Below is what we know as of this moment, and things are rapidly shifting, so by the time you actually read this email, it could have changed!
CAN Newsletter- Summer is Here!
July 13, 2021
Summer learning can offer opportunities for children and youth to engage in fun, explore something new with hands-on, learning experiences, and make new connections and friends. Especially, after a school year of high levels of pivoting and a hybrid blend of online and in-person school experiences, the Summer season offers an opportunity to be engaged in learning opportunities and prepare young people for the school year to come.
Bite-Size Video #6: Supporting Academic Language Development in OST Programs
CalSAC's Multilingual Learners Training Project
Language development is an ongoing process that happens all the time, not just in designated “language learning” time. The flexibility of programming in out-of-school time (OST) programs equips youth practitioners to support the ongoing language development of all students, especially multilingual learners.
In this video, watch as Delaney discusses ways to intentionally teach English and academic vocabulary throughout activities implemented in OST programs.
Equity Evolution: CAN’s Growth Story
Preface
June 21, 2021
The Beginning of Our Journey
Happy Monday Everyone!
So, as I wind down my Juneteenth weekend in Oakland, CA – a large community event, followed by a “PRIDE 4 Juneteenth” gathering, and lastly, an intimate conversation with friends about token gestures vs real systemic change – I thought what an appropriate time to begin what CAN hopes will be some communal learning with our field.
Budget Updates & Discussion on Supporting Older Youth
Fireside Chat: June 8, 2021
Join us for our 30th 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 Anthony Urias, Site Coordinator, and Brad Lupien, President & CEO from arc.
In this chat, we discuss key updates on the education budget, which has now passed out of the Assembly and Senate Subcommittees Finance committees, and how they impact our Expanded Learning Programs, including an increase to the ASES and 21st CCLC Daily Rate to $10.75 and $3.3 Billion in new funding for an Expanded Learning program similar to ASES to support TK-6 programs.
We continue to celebrate the unprecedented investment in Expanded Learning – recognizing the essential role of these programs to support our youth, families, and communities. We also recognize that there is still the need to ensure these dollars are structured in such a way to truly leverage the investment and support our staff and all of our youth, including middle and high school students.
Access the newest report on Promoting Protective Factors in California’s Afterschool Programs.
CAN Newsletter – Celebrating Pride Month!
June 8, 2021
Say no to hate. Stick with love. Our work in youth development needs to be centered on equity; where we create, build, and maintain emotionally and physically inclusive spaces for ALL children and youth to learn, grow, and be unapologetically themselves.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we also continue to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community of youth and adults. We support the work to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQ+ Americans, of all ages. In schools and OST programs, we have the opportunity to talk with young people about LGBTQ+ people and their struggles to achieve equity and justice in all aspects of their lives. It is also a great opportunity to learn about those who have created change in our communities.
Bite-Size Video #5: Supporting Language Development through Speaking Practice
CalSAC's Multilingual Learners Training Project
This video focuses on learning how to intentionally create space for multilingual learners to practice speaking English and their home language in out-of-school time (OST) programs, and how it supports their ongoing language development. Explore different ways to create space for speaking practice as Dianna shares two research-based strategies to apply in your program this summer.