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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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