This series is intended exclusively for individuals currently serving as Expanded Learning Site Coordinators. Program Supervisors are encouraged to register to support their Site Coordinators.

The Site Coordinator Development Series is a five-part hybrid professional development series designed to strengthen the knowledge, capacity, confidence and leadership practices of Expanded Learning professionals. 

The series is intentionally scaffolded, with each session building upon the previous one to deepen participant understanding over time. Topics progress from foundational systems knowledge and role clarity toward leadership development, program quality, continuous improvement and professional empowerment. 

Drawing on the pedagogical insights of bell hooks, participants will engage in reflective learning experiences that connect lived experience, leadership practice, compliance and program quality. Throughout the series, participants will examine how their role contributes to student access, program sustainability, staff culture and the broader story and impact of Expanded Learning. 

Part 1 - What is Expanded Learning? Understanding our System, our Work and Our Impact

This opening session introduces Site Coordinators to the foundational structures, expectations and purpose of Expanded Learning in California. Participants will explore how program plans, quality standards, compliance practices and daily operations connect to the broader statewide vision for student success.

Grounded in the belief that lived experience is a valuable source of knowledge, the session also invites participants to reflect on how their personal and professional experiences shape the way they lead, support youth and contribute to their school communities. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the Site Coordinator role and its impact within the Expanded Learning field.

Site Coordinator Development Series:

Part 1 - What is Expanded Learning? Understanding our System, Our Work and Our Impact

o          Friday, September 18, 2026

Part 2 - Claiming Your Educator Identity: Leadership Rooted in Experience

o          Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Part 3 - Leading Through Relationships: Strengthening Teams, Culture and Practice

o          Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Part 4 - Quality in Action: Using Reflection, Documentation and Data to Strengthen Programs

o          Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Part 5 - Becoming a Transformative Leader in Expanded Learning

o          Wednesday, March 17, 2027