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Registration
will open: 9-1-2025
Registration
Deadline: 12-5-2025 at 2 p.m.
Offering
leadership opportunities for students teaches them responsibility, gives them
pride in a job well done, promotes positive behavior, and helps to contribute
and build community. Learn how to create, design, and implement kid-friendly
jobs, conduct interviews, offer incentives, and empower your students.
75 of 75 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 1-5-2026 at 6 p.m.
TK/K Learning Series Description:
Join us for a fun and practical 5-part virtual learning series designed for educators and leaders working with TK and Kindergarten students in Expanded Learning settings.
Rooted in research and California’s early learning guidance, this series makes big ideas accessible—offering playful, hands-on strategies to create high-quality, developmentally appropriate environments outside the traditional classroom. Each session unpacks best practices through the lens of equity, engagement, and joyful learning, helping you bring powerful, age-appropriate experiences to life in your program space.
Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with tools you can use right away!
Part 3 - Intentional Program Design: Creating Meaningful TK/K Experiences in Non-Traditional Spaces
Session Description: Learning happens everywhere in Expanded Learning, and this session helps you make the most of it. Explore how thoughtful design and creative planning can turn gyms, cafeterias, and shared spaces into rich, engaging environments for TK/K students. Using ELTAU’s TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool, you’ll learn how to evaluate and enhance your space to support positive behavior, learning, and joyful exploration.
TK/K 5-Part Learning Series:
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open in December
Registration Deadline: 1/16/26 at 6pm
During this In-Person training, learn how to start planning for your summer program, set SMART goals for summer, and learn about the Best Practices for an engaging summer program. Put all of this together and start a summer framework to begin your Summer Planning. This training will provide you with numerous hands-on activity ideas to incorporate into your summer programming. Come and join in the fun!
Free parking, arrive early to provide ample time for parking and for security check in.
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 1-20-2026 at 6p.m.
This session focuses on helping youth identify and manage their emotions while respecting the personal boundaries of themselves and others. Participants will learn proactive strategies and tools they can use to model and teach emotional regulation, with a focus on building a safe and respectful environment for all.
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open in December
Registration Deadline: 1/23/26 at 6pm
Explore new ideas for disguising English, Math, and Science in your Summer Program. Help students ignite their interest in reading, math, science and more by disguising learning opportunities. This training will provide many hands-on activity ideas for you to add to your summer programming. Come and join in the fun!
Free parking, arrive early to provide ample time for parking and for security check in.
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration
will open: 12-1-2025
Registration
Deadline: 1-30-2026 at 2 p.m.
Podcasting
can create a sense of community, collaboration, and spark creativity. Learn how
to elevate engagement and expression with your students through multimedia
experiences. We will breakdown the process through a series of sample
lesson plans to ensure that students have the skills and background knowledge
to start making a podcast.
75 of 75 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration Opens: 12-01-2025
Registration Deadline: 02-06-2026
Our students’ well-being is at the heart of their learning, growth, and joy. When students feel cared for, connected, and confident, they thrive—not just in school, but in every area of their lives. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, attendees will explore practical and meaningful ways to support student wellness in daily routines and interactions —emotionally, socially, and mentally; access tools and strategies that help students navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop a sense of purpose and belonging; and leave with actionable ideas that empower us to make every day a little brighter, a little healthier, and a little more meaningful for every student we serve.
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 2-10-2026 at 6p.m.
Bullying, whether face-to-face or digital, can have serious consequences.
This training equips after-school staff with tools to recognize signs of
bullying, intervene effectively, and support both the targeted student and the
aggressor. Emphasis will be placed on promoting kindness, accountability, and
digital citizenship.
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 2-10-2026 at 6 p.m.
The TK/K Exploration Sessions offers engaging, hands-on approaches to research-based professional development, designed specifically for Expanded Learning Staff supporting TK/K Students.
By the end of this Exploration Session, participants will be able to implement developmentally appropriate practices that support TK/K Students through the following:
• Designing hands-on, play-based activities that promote exploration, inquiry and creativity in Expanded Learning Programs
• Structuring daily routines to include a balance of child-initiated and adult-guided experiences through developmentally appropriate play-based activities
• Aligning Expanded Learning play-based activities with the domains in the California TK Learning Foundations and Frameworks
• Collegial Conversation and promising practices when implementing Exploring different types of play in expanded Learning Programs
• How to use the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to incorporate activities and program structure that promotes play
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
60 of 60 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration opens in December
Registration deadline: 2/16/26 at 6pm
Due to popular demand, we are repeating this training in the virtual setting. During this training, learn how to start planning for your summer program, set SMART goals for the summer, and discover best practices for an engaging summer program. Put all of this together and start a summer framework to begin your Summer Planning. This training will provide you with numerous hands-on activity ideas to incorporate into your summer programming. Come and join in the fun!
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration
will open: 12-1-2025
Registration
Deadline: 2-20-2026 at 2 p.m.
Create
opportunities and exposure for students to explore meaningful career paths that
align with their skills, interests, and values. Through internships and other
real-world experiences, students can experience unique and valuable connections
to their future. Learn how to create, implement, and support authentic learning
experiences for students to take with them into the future.
75 of 75 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration Opens: 12-01-2025
Registration Deadline: 02-25-2026
In expanded learning programs, we focus so much on supporting students that sometimes we forget the importance of supporting ourselves. Your wellness matters, too. When we nurture our own well-being—emotionally, physically, and mentally—we are better able to show up fully, support others, and build meaningful connections with our colleagues and the students we serve. In this session, attendees will dive into best practices to prioritize and integrate daily wellness routines; experience tools and strategies that help us manage stress and stay grounded; and leave with an achievable personalized wellness plan. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to celebrate ourselves, connect with each other, and embrace the importance of making time for our own self-care.
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 3-2-2026 at 6 p.m.
The TK/K Exploration Sessions offers engaging, hands-on approaches to research-based professional development, designed specifically for Expanded Learning Staff supporting TK/K Students.
By the end of this Exploration Session, participants will be able to implement developmentally appropriate practices that support TK/K Students through the following:
• Incorporating a variety of clearly defined areas within the TK/K space that promotes choice, independence and self-regulation
• Using visuals, schedules and signage that help TK/K students navigate routines and expectations independently
• Exploring SEL themed materials that support emotional literacy and social skills
• Aligning physical space setup with the California TK Learning Foundations domains of: SEL Development, Approaches to Learning and Physical Development
• How to use the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to design developmentally appropriate physical spaces that includes SEL.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
60 of 60 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration opens in December
Registration deadline: 3/2/26 at 6pm
Due to popular demand, we are repeating this training in the virtual setting. Explore new ideas for disguising English, Math and Science in your Summer Program. Help students ignite their interest in reading, math, science and more by disguising learning opportunities. This training will provide you with numerous hands-on activity ideas to incorporate into your summer programming. Come and join in the fun!
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 3-16-2026 at 6 p.m.
TK/K Learning Series Description:
Join us for a fun and practical 5-part virtual learning series designed for educators and leaders working with TK and Kindergarten students in Expanded Learning settings.
Rooted in research and California’s early learning guidance, this series makes big ideas accessible—offering playful, hands-on strategies to create high-quality, developmentally appropriate environments outside the traditional classroom. Each session unpacks best practices through the lens of equity, engagement, and joyful learning, helping you bring powerful, age-appropriate experiences to life in your program space.
Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with tools you can use right away!
Part 4 - Building Resilience: Trauma-Informed Practices for TK/K Students In Expanded Learning Programs
Session Description: This session explores how trauma impacts young learners and the vital role Social Emotional Learning (SEL) plays in building resilience and well-being. Participants will explore strategies for creating safe, supportive environments using strength-based, trauma-informed practices tailored for TK/K students. Key focus areas include emotional regulation, responsive teaching, and amplifying student voice. Leave with practical tools to foster connection, safety, and growth in Expanded Learning spaces.
TK/K 5-Part Learning Series:
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 12-1-2025
Registration Deadline: 3-17-2026 at 6 p.m.
This Deep Dive session will focus on ASES, 21st CCLC and ELO-P attendance requirements in the following areas:
-Reporting deadlines
-Calculating attendance targets
-Grant Reduction rules
-Calendar Year vs Fiscal Year
-Credit for Emergency Closures and Professional Development Days
-Strategies for accurate attendance tracking
-Strategies for Student Recruitment and Retention
150 of 150 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 3-2-2026
Registration Deadline: 4-13-2026 at 6 p.m.
TK/K Learning Series Description:
Join us for a fun and practical 5-part virtual learning series designed for educators and leaders working with TK and Kindergarten students in Expanded Learning settings.
Rooted in research and California’s early learning guidance, this series makes big ideas accessible—offering playful, hands-on strategies to create high-quality, developmentally appropriate environments outside the traditional classroom. Each session unpacks best practices through the lens of equity, engagement, and joyful learning, helping you bring powerful, age-appropriate experiences to life in your program space.
Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with tools you can use right away!
Part 5 - Supporting School Readiness: Weaving Language, Literacy, Math, and Science into Everyday Moments
Session Description: Bring school readiness to life through playful, purposeful learning. This session offers practical strategies for supporting Dual Language and English Learners in TK/K, while integrating math, science, and literacy in fun, hands-on ways. Discover how to spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and design culturally responsive activities that build essential skills through everyday moments.
TK/K 5-Part Learning Series:
100 of 100 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 3-2-2026
Registration Deadline: 4-13-2026 at 6 p.m.
The TK/K Exploration Sessions offers engaging, hands-on approaches to research-based professional development, designed specifically for Expanded Learning Staff supporting TK/K Students.
By the end of this Exploration Session, participants will be able to implement developmentally appropriate practices that support TK/K Students through the following:
• Creating and implementing Predictable routines, visual supports and emotion-regulation tools for TK-K students in Expanded Learning Programs
• How Expanded Learning Program Staff can engage in warm, attuned interactions that help students feel seen, heard and supported
• How Expanded Learning Staff can create trauma-sensitive spaces, quiet zones and sensory friendly materials that promote a sense of calm and security for TK/K students
• How to use the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to identify quality interactions and SEL promising practices
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
60 of 60 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A SeatRegistration will open: 3-2-2026
Registration Deadline: 5-12-2026 at 6 p.m.
The TK/K Exploration Sessions offers engaging, hands-on approaches to research-based professional development, designed specifically for Expanded Learning Staff supporting TK/K Students.
By the end of this Exploration Session, participants will be able to implement developmentally appropriate practices that support TK/K Students through the following:
• How to construct activities that are developmentally appropriate, play based, includes physical activity and provides students with voice and choice
• Hands on activity design for TK/K students utilizing math, science and literacy themes
• Collegial Conversations centered on promising practices for activity design and learning
• How to use the Expanded Learning TK/K Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to design activities that are developmentally appropriate for TK/K students in Expanded Learning Programs
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
60 of 60 seats(s) are still available.
Reserve A Seat