Fall 2024 ELO-P Academy Details & Resources

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Day 1: Wed., 9/11

Topic: From Policy to Practice: Supporting Quality in Expanded Learning Programs

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed)

Description: Promoting Quality and compliance with a brief review of ELO-P Nuts & Bolts, updates, and highlighting promising practices from the field.

Presenters:

  • Iqbal Badwalz, Education Administrator I, Program Monitoring Office, California Department of Education
  • Leslye Lugo, Specialist, Policy & Outreach, CAN
  • Malia Villarreal, Senior Specialist, Policy & Outreach, CAN

Field Spotlight Presenter: Tracey Humphreys, ELP District Coordinator, Keyes Union School District

This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants. 

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Day 2: Thurs., 9/12

Topic: Inclusive Expanded Learning Environments

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed.)

Description: This workshop will focus on inclusion and belonging in Expanded Learning programs. 

Presenters:

  • Laurie Balsano Wright, Ed.D., Coordinator, Facilitated Improvement and Support, Equity, Innovation, and Support, Educational Services, Placer County Office of Education
  • Janelle Mercado, Project Coordinator, Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP), El Dorado County Office of Education
  • Leah Padilla, Coordinator of Facilitated Improvement and Support, Open Access, Placer County Office of Education

Field Spotlight Presenter: Chen Kong-Wick, Program Manager, Expanded Learning, Oakland Unified School District

This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants. 

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Day 3: Tues., 9/17

Topic: Leveraging Multiple Funding Streams to Build Quality Expanded Learning Programs

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed.)

Description: Braiding Expanded Learning with Other Ecosystem Elements to Build a Comprehensive Program

Presenters:

  • Celia Cisneros, Superintendent Secretary/Compliance Director, Le Grand Elementary School District
  • Nicole Theus, Expanded Learning Coordinator, Child Development Department, ABC Unified School District

Field Spotlight Presenter: Esmeralda Garcia, Director of Expanded Learning, Calexico Unified School District

This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants. 

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Day 4: Wed., 9/18

Topic: Supporting Our Youngest Learners with Quality Expanded Learning Programs

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration has closed)

Description:  How quality Expanded Learning programs support our earliest learners. 

Presenters: 

  • Shanna Birkholz-Vasquez, Education Administrator, UPK Implementation and Support, Early Education Division, California Department of Education 
  • Nicole Seymour, Education Programs Assistant, UPK Implementation & Support Office, Early Education Division, California Department of Education
  • Jennifer Osalbo, Consultant, Early Education Division, California Department of Education

Field Spotlight Presenters:

  • Sarah Forrester, Director, Child Development Centers, Long Beach Unified School District
  • Dr. Jennifer Prager, Program Specialist, Expanded Learning, Long Beach Unified School District

This 2-hour workshop session includes a presentation on the topic and opportunities to engage with participants. 

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