Learn About the System of Support for Expanded Learning
The California Department of Education Expanded Learning Division (CDE EXLD) formed a statewide, comprehensive System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL). The SSEL provides field-based, comprehensive Technical Assistance (TA) focused on meeting program requirements and enhancing capacity to establish and maintain high-quality California Expanded Learning opportunities. The SSEL offers a diverse range of tools and resources to aid in this process.
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).
The CDE currently provides TA funding to 16 County Offices of Education (COE’s) throughout the 11 California County Superintendents (CCS) service regions. Additionally, 16 COE’s have been funded to support high-quality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programming within Expanded Learning programs.
The CDE also allocates funding to two nonprofit, statewide TA partners, CAN and ASAPConnect to identify needs and types of services to provide through the SSEL, including, but not limited to, trainings, needs assessments, and other resources to build quality programs.
TA has been defined as ongoing, needs-driven support services to create effective and quality Expanded Learning Programs. TA includes coaching, training, resource brokering, mentoring, consultation, and facilitation.
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Additional Supports for Out-of-School (OST) Time in California
The California ecosystem of support for Expanded Learning and OST consists of other statewide partners and intermediaries including: