Research & Data

Overview

Research & Data

Key Resources

The State of the State for Expanded Learning in California
These publications, developed by CAN in coordination with the California Department of Education Expanded Learnign Division, provide an overview of the public investment in Expanded Learning opportunities in California.

Afterschool Alliance
Access research materials the Afterschool Alliance has produced over the past 15 years. The America After 3PM page highlights the trends of afterschool program participation, documents the benefits associated with participation in afterschool programs, and measures public support for afterschool programs. 

Overview

The California Expanded Learning Research and Evaluation Strategy Committee
March 2024 - Current

The California Expanded Learning Research and Evaluation Strategy Committee (RESC) is a group of diverse interest holders convened by the California Department of Education (CDE) Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) since 2024. It builds on previous versions of the committee with the goal to identify research and evaluation strategies and recommendations for the EXLD to implement in partnership with the broader field, leveraging data to demonstrate the scope and impact of California’s Expanded Learning Opportunities.