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

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.

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

Site Coordinators play a critical role in leading teams, supporting staff and navigating relationships across school communities. This session focuses on practical leadership skills that strengthen communication, team culture, coaching, problem-solving and accountability within Expanded Learning programs.

Participants will explore how leadership is reflected through daily interactions, decision-making and the culture they help create for staff and students. The session emphasizes leadership as influence grounded in trust, empathy, clarity and consistency.

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

This session connects leadership practice to program quality, continuous improvement and accountability. Participants will explore how documentation, observations, attendance practices, communication systems and reflective routines support stronger outcomes for students, staff and programs.

Using the California Quality Standards as a guiding framework, Site Coordinators will strengthen their understanding of how data and reflection can be used as practical leadership tools to support program improvement and sustainability.

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 5 - Becoming a Transformative Leader in Expanded Learning

This culminating session brings together the major themes of the series: systems knowledge, educator identity, leadership practice and program quality. Participants will reflect on their growth throughout the series while identifying the leadership strengths, values and commitments that shape their work moving forward.

As Site Coordinators develop a personalized leadership vision, the session reinforces the important role they play in shaping program culture, supporting school communities and advancing the future of Expanded Learning across Los Angeles County.