Upcoming Events

Events that are happening the next 90 days.

Quality Standards Series: Part 4 - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Registration Deadline: 3/17/23 at 6pm

Continuous Quality Improvement

Program Management

Are you new to expanded learning?  Do you want ideas on how to use the quality standards as a guide and monitoring tool?  Are you a veteran of after school programming and are struggling to create a comprehensive program plan?  Sign up to gain knowledge and ideas on how to use the quality standards to create high quality ASES and ELO-P programming!

Attendees will gain foundational point-of-service and programmatic standards knowledge, learn best practices, be able to make connections between the standards and grant assurances, and leave with elements to add to their program plan.

This professional development series is provided by trainers who have district, and site level experience using the California Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in after school and non-school day programming.


STEAM Community of Practice (COP) - Thursday, March 23, 2023

Registration Deadline: 3/21/23 at 6pm

STEAM COPs are open to all staff and organizations wanting to build knowledge, skills, structures and partnerships necessary to be successful in developing high quality STEAM learning environments for youth in Expanded Learning programs. 

Focus #5  Three Disciplinary Cores  Sessions March 23, April 13, and April 27

Deep dive on physical science:  Motion and Stability:  Forces and Interactions

Deep dive on life science:  Ecosystems:  Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Deep dive on Earth and space science:  Earth’s Systems

What we experience:  

*High Quality STEAM lessons based on NGSS Standards

*How to create hands-on/minds-on inquiry based learning opportunities

*How to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy

*Learn Lesson Planning tips, Coaching tips

*How to help youth learn observation skills

* Networking opportunities

* How to connect STEAM learning with other curriculum areas


Meetings are held via ZOOM.

Materials and ZOOM link for all learning sessions will be sent out via email a business day in advance to allow for review and gathering supplies for the hands-on activities. 

STEAM Community of Practice (COP) - Thursday, April 13, 2023

Registration Deadline: 4/11/23 at 6pm

STEAM COPs are open to all staff and organizations wanting to build knowledge, skills, structures and partnerships necessary to be successful in developing high quality STEAM learning environments for youth in Expanded Learning programs. 

Focus #5  Three Disciplinary Cores  Sessions March 23, April 13, and April 27

Deep dive on physical science:  Motion and Stability:  Forces and Interactions

Deep dive on life science:  Ecosystems:  Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Deep dive on Earth and space science:  Earth’s Systems

What we experience:  

*High Quality STEAM lessons based on NGSS Standards

*How to create hands-on/minds-on inquiry based learning opportunities

*How to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy

*Learn Lesson Planning tips, Coaching tips

*How to help youth learn observation skills

* Networking opportunities

* How to connect STEAM learning with other curriculum areas


Meetings are held via ZOOM.

Materials and ZOOM link for all learning sessions will be sent out via email a business day in advance to allow for review and gathering supplies for the hands-on activities. 

Recognizing Trauma and Building Resilience - Thursday, April 20, 2023

Registration Deadline: 4/18/23 at 6pm

This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of how to use a trauma-lens to identify the needs of students impacted by trauma, as well as build resilience in youth. The workshop will address the needs of all students; however, it will also highlight specific strategies that relate to improving outcomes for students in foster care and other marginalized groups. 

The webinar link will be emailed to registered participants one (1) business day before the session.

STEAM Community of Practice (COP) - Thursday, April 27, 2023

Registration Deadline: 4/25/23 at 6pm

STEAM COPs are open to all staff and organizations wanting to build knowledge, skills, structures and partnerships necessary to be successful in developing high quality STEAM learning environments for youth in Expanded Learning programs. 

Focus #5  Three Disciplinary Cores  Sessions March 23, April 13, and April 27

Deep dive on physical science:  Motion and Stability:  Forces and Interactions

Deep dive on life science:  Ecosystems:  Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Deep dive on Earth and space science:  Earth’s Systems

What we experience:  

*High Quality STEAM lessons based on NGSS Standards

*How to create hands-on/minds-on inquiry based learning opportunities

*How to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy

*Learn Lesson Planning tips, Coaching tips

*How to help youth learn observation skills

* Networking opportunities

* How to connect STEAM learning with other curriculum areas


Meetings are held via ZOOM.

Materials and ZOOM link for all learning sessions will be sent out via email a business day in advance to allow for review and gathering supplies for the hands-on activities. 

STEAM Community of Practice (COP) - Thursday, May 11, 2023

Registration Deadline: 5/9/23 at 6pm

STEAM COPs are open to all staff and organizations wanting to build knowledge, skills, structures and partnerships necessary to be successful in developing high quality STEAM learning environments for youth in Expanded Learning programs. 

Focus #6  Three Disciplinary Cores  Sessions May 11 and May 25

Deep dive on physical science:  Energy and Waves

            Deep dive on life science:  Heredity and Earth and Space:  Earth and Human Activity

What we experience:  

*High Quality STEAM lessons based on NGSS Standards

*How to create hands-on/minds-on inquiry based learning opportunities

*How to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy

*Learn Lesson Planning tips, Coaching tips

*How to help youth learn observation skills

* Networking opportunities

* How to connect STEAM learning with other curriculum areas


Meetings are held via ZOOM.

Materials and ZOOM link for all learning sessions will be sent out via email a business day in advance to allow for review and gathering supplies for the hands-on activities. 

Los Angeles County Expanded Learning Advisory Meeting - Friday, May 19, 2023

Registration Deadline: 5/17/23 at 6pm

This meeting is a county-wide gathering for all Grant Managers, Program Directors, and other Expanded Learning leaders who handle the funding and/or administration of ASES, 21st CCLC, and ELO-P funds. The meeting will include presentations, resource sharing, networking and peer-learning, local and state updates, and much more.

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

STEAM Community of Practice (COP) - Thursday, May 25, 2023

Registration Deadline: 5/23/23 at 6pm

STEAM COPs are open to all staff and organizations wanting to build knowledge, skills, structures and partnerships necessary to be successful in developing high quality STEAM learning environments for youth in Expanded Learning programs. 

Focus #6  Three Disciplinary Cores  Sessions May 11 and May 25

Deep dive on physical science:  Energy and Waves

              Deep dive on life science:  Heredity and Earth and Space:  Earth and Human Activity

What we experience:  

*High Quality STEAM lessons based on NGSS Standards

*How to create hands-on/minds-on inquiry based learning opportunities

*How to utilize Bloom's Taxonomy

*Learn Lesson Planning tips, Coaching tips

*How to help youth learn observation skills

* Networking opportunities

* How to connect STEAM learning with other curriculum areas


Meetings are held via ZOOM.

Materials and ZOOM link for all learning sessions will be sent out via email a business day in advance to allow for review and gathering supplies for the hands-on activities. 

STEAM Steering Committee Meeting - Thursday, June 8, 2023

Registration Deadline: 6/6/23 at 6pm

Be a part of our STEAM initiative by being a thought partner that will help guide LA County in supporting high quality STEAM learning opportunities for Los Angeles County youth participating in Expanded Learning Programs.

Zoom link will be sent in an email one business day prior to the meeting.