During this session, participants will learn compliance and quality related information for ASES, 21st CCLC and ELO-P funding streams. 

This workshop is for Grant Managers (those who have responsibility for overseeing funds); Program Directors (staff who supervise and/or oversee two or more sites) and fiscal staff who oversee budgets and finance. This is geared for anyone new in these positions, anyone moving into these positions and a refresher to those who currently hold these positions.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

Braiding Expanded Learning funds can lead to efficient use of resources and provide higher quality programming to students. More specifically, braiding funds encourages collaboration between stakeholders to strive towards a unified purpose; it supports operational efficiency by streamlining processes, procedures and programming (e.g., staffing, enrichment offerings and onboarding); and supports sustainability by avoiding dependence on a single source of funding.

It is the intent that ASES, 21st CCLC Elementary/Middle School and the ELO Program funding be considered a single, comprehensive program (EC 46120).

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

During this session, participants will learn about the Attendance Recovery Program (EC 46210 – 46211) and how it can be operated in conjunction with the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).

This session is for Administrators and Program Directors who have responsibility for overseeing funds and program operations at the LEA levels. 

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

The Policy Committee of the CDE's Expanded Learning Division has created a training session on Direct Service to Pupils vs. Administrative and Indirect Costs (also known as 85/15) as well as Supplement vs. Supplant Definitions so that grant management teams have a better understanding of the requirements, review the common issues surfaced through Federal Program Monitoring and Audits and to provide you resources for operating your program successfully. 

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the CDE to learn about 85/15 and supplement vs. supplant. 

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

This 3-part series is designed to strengthen how Expanded Learning programs support school readiness through intentional, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. 

School readiness is not limited to the school day. It can be strengthened through meaningful learning opportunities across the full day, including after-school programming.

Part 1 - Learning Through Play: Building Foundations in Expanded Learning

Young learners thrive through play, movement, exploration and meaningful relationships. This session explores developmentally appropriate strategies that help Expanded Learning staff naturally build language, literacy, math and science learning into everyday routines and enrichment experiences. Participants will discover how play-based and hands-on learning can strengthen school readiness while creating joyful environments where TK–1 students feel safe, curious and engaged.

Elementary Learning Series:

• Part 1 - Learning Through Play: Building Foundations in Expanded Learning

• Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• Part 2 - Minds in Action: Strengthening Skills Through Exploration and Inquiry

• Friday, December 4, 2026

• Part 3 - Part 3 – Empowered Leaders: Building Voice, Choice and Leadership for Real-World Thinking

• Friday, February 19, 2027

This Deep Dive Session focuses on locally driven ASES and 21st CCLC Early Release Policies and Guidance. 

Participants will strengthen their understanding of the following aspects of an Early Release/Late Arrival Policy:

• Intent and Purpose implications for LEAs

• CDE’s Early Release/Late Arrival Guidance

• How grant requirements impact the local Early Release/Late Arrival Policy 

• Early Release Policy Components to Consider

• Education Code, FPM and Audits of Early Release/Late Arrival Policies

• Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Language of Early Release/Late Arrival Policies

• How the Early Release/Late Arrival Policy developed at the local level can support a Single Comprehensive Program

• Early Release/Late Arrival Promising Practices

Calling all Site Coordinators with new staff that need some additional support!  

Come learn how to use evidence based Behavioral Skills Training (BST) to support and develop Frontline Staff. Learn how to identify skills for improvement and use the four basic steps of BST: Instruction, Modeling, Rehearsal, and Feedback to improve quality of care and performance of frontline staff. 

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

Learn how to utilize the online reporting system ASSIST for attendance and fiscal reporting. Walk through an actual tutorial on submission of budgets, attendance and expenditure reports in ASSIST. We will cover: How to enter budgets, budget revisions, attendance, submitting of expenditures, entering in-direct costs, use of 5100 line for sub-contracting. What to do if you lose your password for ASSIST, how to update your contact information and how to pull your own reports for funding allocations per school, payments and attendance reports.  

Intended Audience: ASSIST/Fiscal Coordinators, Grant Managers and Program Directors

The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants at least 1 business day prior to the meeting.

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

Effective leadership requires more than authority—it requires versatility. In this practical course, participants explore the Four Hats of Leadership: Manager, Supervisor, Coach and Change Agent. Each “hat” represents a different responsibility leaders must assume to support operations, guide people, strengthen practice and advance the organization’s vision. Participants learn when to wear each hat and how to shift between them to create effective teams, high-quality work and meaningful progress.

The Manager hat focuses on the systems and structures that keep work running smoothly. Leaders manage communication, calendars, supplies, reports, documentation and operational details. This role ensures the right resources, schedules and information are in place so staff can focus on their responsibilities and programs can function efficiently and predictably.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

This is an online training series. Highly suggested that you register for the full series.

This training session for grant management teams will highlight the features of the Expanded Learning FPM Instrument and share how compliance with the various fiscal and program requirements helps improve the quality of Expanded Learning Programs. This is in alignment with the Expanded Learning Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process. The CQI process requires programs to submit evidence of a data-driven program quality improvement process based on the CDE's guidance on program quality standards.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

Social and emotional learning is something we do daily through every interaction, routine, relationship and response. In this engaging and practical workshop, participants will explore the five core SEL competencies through the lens of real-world implementation. Participants will experience hands-on activities, reflection and ready-to-use strategies that help students build confidence, connection, empathy and resilience. Participants will leave with practical tools to intentionally embed SEL into everyday moments and create environments where every student feels seen, supported and valued.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

This Deep Dive session will focus on ASES, 21st CCLC and ELO-P attendance and operational requirements in the following areas:

-Attendance Reporting (Assist Semi-Annual and CALPADS Reporting)

-Calculating attendance targets

-Grant Reduction rules

-Calendar Year vs Fiscal Year

-Credit for Emergency Closures and Professional Development Days 

-Strategies for accurate attendance tracking

-Audit Implications

-Strategies for Student Recruitment and Retention

-Attendance Benefits in a Single Comprehensive Program

-Strategic Calendering Tool

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 2 - Claiming Your Educator Identity: Leadership Rooted in Experience

Building on the foundational knowledge from Session 1, this session focuses on professional identity, confidence and leadership through the lens of lived experience. Participants will reflect on the experiences, values and relationships that shape their work while strengthening their ability to describe their role as educators and leaders within Expanded Learning.

Through reflection and dialogue, Site Coordinators will explore how their personal story and daily practice contribute to meaningful learning environments and stronger connections with youth, staff and school communities.

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

This workshop will provide participants with resources and best practices for helping students with challenging behaviors.  We will break down challenging behaviors, from what it is, to how to stop it before it occurs and how to make adjustments when it arises.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

Every behavior tells a story. When we better understand how stress, adversity and trauma impact the developing brain, we can respond in ways that build trust, connection and belonging. In this interactive session, participants will explore the relationship between trauma and social-emotional development, including understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), recognizing triggers and trauma responses and identifying how trauma may show up in student behavior, communication and relationships. Through reflection, supportive discussion and practical application, participants will learn trauma-informed strategies that foster emotional safety, co-regulation, predictability and resilience. Participants will leave with actionable practices to create spaces where students and staff can feel safe to learn, grow and thrive.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

Effective leadership requires more than authority—it requires versatility. In this practical course, participants explore the Four Hats of Leadership: Manager, Supervisor, Coach and Change Agent. Each “hat” represents a different responsibility leaders must assume to support operations, guide people, strengthen practice and advance the organization’s vision. Participants learn when to wear each hat and how to shift between them to create effective teams, high-quality work and meaningful progress.

The Supervisor hat centers on people and accountability. Leaders observe staff in action, assess performance and ensure expectations are met. When necessary, supervisors draw clear boundaries and require change. This role includes evaluating practice, providing feedback and ensuring that standards, policies and professional responsibilities are consistently upheld.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

This is an online training series. Highly suggested that you register for the full series.

Discover the leader within you!  This hands-on, interactive session will help you develop skills as a leader and inspire others. Learn how to expand your skills as an effective leader and develop a culture of leadership.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.

Sustainable social and emotional learning requires more than lessons. It requires systems. In this design-thinking-oriented session, participants will explore how to build and strengthen program-wide systems that bring SEL to life through intentional routines, structures, expectations and culture. Participants will examine strategies for embedding SEL into daily program design, strengthening coaching and leadership practices and creating staff alignment that supports consistent implementation. Participants will also explore meaningful ways to measure SEL impact through observation, reflection, student voice and program data. Through guided planning and collaboration, each participant will leave with a customized SEL implementation action plan design to move their program from intention to lasting impact.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.