ELP Staff Page
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.” -C.S. Lewis
In this time of uncertainty we want to make sure our staff and partners feel supported and informed. We will be using this staff page to post updates as well as resources that we hope will help the passionate young professionals that support our students' learning during Expanded Learning time. We at Green Dot Public Schools CA are grateful to work with such great partners like arc and EduCare.
Updates from the California Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division (EXLD)
The California Department of Education, Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) would like to thank everyone for your patience as the Division continues to work to provide guidance to the field. In addition, the EXLD is aware of the impactful work that expanded learning staff are doing all over California to support students, families and your local communities.
Please review the current guidance on the Role of Expanded Learning during the COVID-19 Crisis web page located at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/covid19programroles.asp
Check out these other ELP resources and opportunities
Check out the California Afterschool Network's interviews with California Department of Education Expanded Learning Division Director Michael Funk:
Grant extensions and other key updates (2/8/2021)
Find previous interviews here
Interview discusses the most recently approved guidance from the CDE and Department of Finance in light of the release of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools (7/24/20)
Interview discussing updates on the signed CA budget and budget trailer language (6/30/20)
Interview discussing updates on the CA Budget, extension of the Governor's Executive order (6/17/20)
Interview with Jen Dietrich of CA3 to discuss the Governor's May Revise Budget (5/21/20)
Interview with Healdsburg USD and Healdsburg Community Services Dept. (5/6/20)
Interview with Michael Funk & Teresa Ayon of Anaheim Family YMCA (4/23/20)
Interview on the Governor's Executive Order and EXLD Guidance Memo (4/13/20)
Interview on EXLD Guidance on Grant Protection and Paying Program Staff and Partners (4/1/20)
Interview with Michael Funk on status of extending Expanded Learning grants
Afterschool Program changes due to covid-19 prevention efforts Survey
This survey developed by Temescal Associates reveals how afterschool programs are adapting in the current crisis. There were 304 responses from around the country, with 54% coming from California. See their findings here.
check out these websites for additional resources and information
Regional 11 Expanded Learning where you at?!?!
Check out the new updated Los Angeles County Office Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit website for all the latest updates, events, services and resources. Sign up here
The purpose of the California AfterSchool Network is to increase access to high-quality out-of-school time programs that support success for all children and youth.
The California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) is an alliance of after school providers and advocacy organizations that:
Promote legislative and administrative policies, both state and federal, that enhance the quality and accessibility of publicly-funded expanded learning (after school and summer) programs in California’s most underserved communities, and
Build public and policymaker awareness about the essential value and role of expanded learning programs to support student success.
Temescal Associates is dedicated to building the capacity of leaders and organizations in education and youth development who are serious about improving the lives of young people.