Spring 2024 ELO-P Academy Details & Resources

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Day 1: Wed., 4/3

Topic: ELO-P Nuts & Bolts, Volume III

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed. 

Description: This workshop will build on the 2023 Fall ELO-P Academy session, covering Expanded Learning & ELO-P basics, including the latest updates/FAQs.

Presenters:

  • Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network
  • Sterling Williams, Education Programs Consultant, Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education

This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.

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Day 2: Thurs., 4/4

Topic: Running A Single-Comprehensive Expanded Learning Program

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed. 

Description: Join us and hear promising practices in how programs can use different funding streams to run a single-comprehensive EXL Program to support children, youth, and families. We will focus on how this works programmatically and administratively. 

Presenters/Panelists: 

  • Tiffany Gipson, Director, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network (CAN)
  • Melea Meyer, Senior Specialist, ASAPconnect

This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.

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Day 3: Tues., 4/16

Topic: Understanding ELO-P Reporting & Compliance Monitoring

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed. 

Description: This workshop will focus on reporting and compliance monitoring for ELO Programs. Additionally, it will include information, resources, and sharing of promising practices to support Expanded Learning Programs with Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) and Audits.

Presenters/Panelists: 

  • Iqbal Badwalz, Education Administrator I, Program Monitoring Office, California Department of Education
  • Joshua Brady, Education Administrator I, Grant Awards, Monitoring, and Evaluation Office, California Department of Education

This 2-hour workshop session will include a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.

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Day 4: Thurs., 4/18

Topic: CBO & LEA Partnerships to Support High-Quality ELO Programs

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Registration for this workshop has closed. 

Description: Join us as we focus on School & District and Community Partnerships to support high-quality ELO Programs. We will hear from leaders around the state on how they are partnering, who they are partnering with, and the positive impact on supporting children, youth, and families in their communities. 

Presenters: 

  • Julee Brooks, CEO, Woodcraft Rangers
  • Connie Cha, Director of Expanded Learning, Fresno Unified School District

This 2-hour workshop session included a presentation on the topic and regional breakout discussions.

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