Events that are happening the next 90 days.
Registration Deadline: 10/2/23 at 6pm
Safe and Supportive Environment
Diversity, Access and Equity
Healthy Choices and Behaviors
The intent of this four part learning series is to provide administrators, coordinators and directors the opportunity to take a deeper dive into the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California to gain knowledge and ideas on how to utilize the Quality Standards to develop and implement a high quality ASES, 21st CCLC and ELO-P programs.
Attendees will gain foundational knowledge of both point-of-service and programmatic Quality Standards, learn best practices, make connections between the standards and grant assurances, and leave with elements and ideas to add to their comprehensive program plans.
This professional development series is provided by trainers
from ELO and More, who have district, and site level experience using the
California Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California to guides
their after school and non-school day programming.
Registration Deadline: 10/3/23 at 6pm
The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning
staff who wish to strengthen their
understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth
in their programs. The STEAM Learning
Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the
constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based
learning strategies. Each STEAM
Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM
learning experiences for youth,
as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities.
All meetings are via ZOOM.
What is Inquiry? How do you encourage the inquiry mindset? Open-ended Science Projects.
Bloom’s Taxonomy – What is it and how do you use it to help
your students and/or staff create better questions. Open-ended
Technology Projects.
Building Curiosity and Wonder – Utilizing the Inquiry
Protocol to transform an activity into a learning opportunity. Open-ended Engineering projects.
Registration Deadline: 10/6/23 at 6pm
Grade-level Focus: Grades TK-2nd
The training series adopts a behaviorist approach to address challenging behaviors in children while integrating developmental milestones. It utilizes principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to identify the functions of behaviors and develop targeted interventions. The program emphasizes understanding each child's developmental stage and tailoring responses accordingly to promote age-appropriate behavioral changes. Through data-driven techniques and positive reinforcement, you will be trained to use strategies and techniques that consider each child's unique needs, leading to positive behavior outcomes.
The series equips participants with the skills to respond effectively to challenging behaviors in a developmentally appropriate and ABA-based manner, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for children's growth and development.
Facilitated by Certified Behavior Analyst, Catherine Maldonado, M.S., BCBA 1-17-25598.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 10/9/23 at 6pm
This workshop will help you
recognize how to lead teams with love and discover what you can do to serve
yourself and others as you lead. Participants will reflect and interact in a
variety of activities, including assessing
their strengths and opportunities for growth.
The Zoom meeting link will
be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Presented by Tia Quinn of
the BOOST Collaborative.
Registration Deadline: 10/10/23 at 6pm
Topics:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Intentional Teaching
Language Development
This four part learning series is for Program Directors and Site Coordinators who work directly with the youngest learners, the Transitional Kindergarteners and the Kindergarteners (TK/K). The Series focuses on the whole child and builds knowledge and understanding of how the young brain develops, and how this development influences cognitive, physical, and social growth. This training series will also provide context about developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning and social emotional development.
This professional development series is provided
by Kelly Fountain, who has over 20 years of experience working with the young
age group.
Registration Deadline: 10/11/23 at 6pm
In recent years, we have come to better understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) for youth and young people. SEL development is vital for our students to grow and thrive. More recently, we have also come to learn that SEL development is just as important for us – the adults.
In this session, attendees will take a thoughtful and deeper dive into each of the five core competencies of social and emotional learning and engage in exercises and craft routines that hone their own self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. From there, we will be able to connect and contribute to constructing a safe, healthy, and thriving space for ourselves, our students, our families, and community.
Let's explore how we can thoughtfully foster social and emotional learning for ourselves so that we can better support our youth, young people and those around us. Attendees will leave with a greater awareness and knowledge of how to integrate concrete practices that nurture SEL competencies both individually and collectively.
Presented by Every Monday Matters (EMM).
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 10/13/23 at 6pm
Focus: 4th - 6th grade
This training is designed to help participants gain an understanding of age and stage development of 4th - 6th grade youth to mitigate educational loss, and help students improve their academic and SEL skills.
The understanding of what kinds of behavior and skills can be expected at the 4th - 6th grade levels can be used to inform expanded learning opportunity planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Presented by Dr. Gale Gorke.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 10/16/23 at 6pm
Quality Staff
Clear Vision, Mission and Purpose
Collaborative Partnerships
The intent of this four part learning series is to provide administrators, coordinators and directors the opportunity to take a deeper dive into the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California to gain knowledge and ideas on how to utilize the Quality Standards to develop and implement a high quality ASES, 21st CCLC and ELO-P programs.
Attendees will gain foundational knowledge of both point-of-service and programmatic Quality Standards, learn best practices, make connections between the standards and grant assurances, and leave with elements and ideas to add to their comprehensive program plans.
This professional development series is provided by trainers
from ELO and More, who have district, and site level experience using the
California Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California to guides
their after school and non-school day programming.
Registration Deadline: 10/17/23 at 6pm
The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning
staff who wish to strengthen their
understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth
in their programs. The STEAM Learning
Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the
constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based
learning strategies. Each STEAM
Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM
learning experiences for youth,
as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities.
All meetings are via ZOOM.
What is Inquiry? How do you encourage the inquiry mindset? Open-ended Science Projects.
Bloom’s Taxonomy – What is it and how do you use it to help
your students and/or staff create better questions. Open-ended
Technology Projects.
Building Curiosity and Wonder – Utilizing the Inquiry
Protocol to transform an activity into a learning opportunity. Open-ended Engineering projects.
Registration Deadline: 10/20/23 at 6pm
Join the LACOE Expanded Learning STEAM Hub for an in-person event hosted at Discovery Cube, LA in Sylmar. During this opportunity, Discovery Cube will be facilitating a hands-on activity that builds off of online resources available to Expanded Learning programs. They will also be sharing about their field trip possibilities and on-site programs that they can offer.
This meeting will be hosted in person.
Registration Deadline: 10/20/23 at 6pm
The purpose of the LACOE TK/K Expanded Learning Hub is to provide stakeholders an opportunity to participate in collaborative learning, where members actively engage around shared needs and interests. In addition, the conversations and discoveries that emerge from the TK/K Learning Hub will further inform best practices, professional development, and tool development for supporting TK/K students and staff in Expanded Learning Programs.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 10/25/23 at 6pm
The California AfterSchool Network (CAN) team will introduce a simpler and more user-friendly approach to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
All participants will learn the new 5-step process - Prepare, Assess, Plan, Improve/Implement, and Reflect - that allows each member of the team to engage in the improvement process and understand how they contribute to the overall success of the program.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 10/30/23 at 6pm
Continuous Quality Improvement
Program Management
Sustainability
The intent of this four part learning series is to provide administrators, coordinators and directors the opportunity to take a deeper dive into the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California to gain knowledge and ideas on how to utilize the Quality Standards to develop and implement a high quality ASES, 21st CCLC and ELO-P programs.
Attendees will gain foundational knowledge of both point-of-service and programmatic Quality Standards, learn best practices, make connections between the standards and grant assurances, and leave with elements and ideas to add to their comprehensive program plans.
This professional development series is provided by trainers
from ELO and More, who have district, and site level experience using the
California Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California to guides
their after school and non-school day programming.
Registration Deadline: 10/31/23 at 6pm
The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning
staff who wish to strengthen their
understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth
in their programs. The STEAM Learning
Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the
constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based
learning strategies. Each STEAM
Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM
learning experiences for youth,
as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities.
All meetings are via ZOOM.
What is observation?
How do you make an observation?
How do you teach youth to make observations? Open-ended Art projects.
Using Observations to gather data and identify
patterns. Open-ended Math Activities.
Solution Fluency Model (one of 6 fluencies youth need for
the 21st century), transforming activity into learning
opportunities. Focus on the process –
How to utilize in projects of all kinds.
Registration Deadline: 11/1/23 at 6pm
This meeting is a county-wide gathering for all Grant Managers, Program Directors, and other Expanded Learning leaders who oversee 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.
Registration Deadline: 10/23/23 at 6pm
Please join us as we explore the CypherWorx training system. Attendees will be provided access to hundreds of online training courses and a robust training management system. With this access leaders will have the ability to customize, track, and report learning and professional development for all staff.
As an Expanded Learning program in LA County, you will receive exclusive no-cost access to CypherWorx's online courses and their training management system until June 30, 2024. After this period, agencies will have the option to contract with CypherWorx independently.
Check out the CypherWorx K-12 Catalog here: https://cypherworx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CypherWorx-K-12-Catalog.pdf
Reserve your seat now to learn more!
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 11/3/23 at 6pm
Grade-level Focus: Grades 3rd-5th
The training series adopts a behaviorist approach to address challenging behaviors in children while integrating developmental milestones. It utilizes principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to identify the functions of behaviors and develop targeted interventions. The program emphasizes understanding each child's developmental stage and tailoring responses accordingly to promote age-appropriate behavioral changes. Through data-driven techniques and positive reinforcement, you will be trained to use strategies and techniques that consider each child's unique needs, leading to positive behavior outcomes.
The series equips participants with the skills to respond effectively to challenging behaviors in a developmentally appropriate and ABA-based manner, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for children's growth and development.
Facilitated by Certified Behavior Analyst, Catherine Maldonado, M.S., BCBA 1-17-25598.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 11/6/23 at 6pm
This cooperative learning workshop focuses on active
participation in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process to achieve
high-quality programs at the programmatic, staff, and participant level.
Participants will assess, plan, and improve the current state of their program,
share promising practices, and create a plan to effectively increase the
quality of their program.
The Zoom meeting link will
be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Presented by Tia Quinn of
the BOOST Collaborative.
Registration Deadline: 11/7/23 at 6pm
Topics:
Facilitating Play
Physical Development
This four part learning series is for Program Directors and Site Coordinators who work directly with the youngest learners, the Transitional Kindergarteners and the Kindergarteners (TK/K). The Series focuses on the whole child and builds knowledge and understanding of how the young brain develops, and how this development influences cognitive, physical, and social growth. This training series will also provide context about developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning and social emotional development.
This professional development series is provided by Kelly
Fountain, who has over 20 years of experience working with the young age
group.
Registration Deadline: 11/13/23 at 6pm
Using the new CAN Quality Assessment Tool as a strategy for learning. Participants will learn how to identify their baseline to create an improvement plan that supports each site’s goals and create a plan for growth. Participants will learn strategies for choosing the right Standard area for assessment, completing objective observations, and how to determine the best pre- and post-cycle duration for their team.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 11/14/23 at 6pm
The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning
staff who wish to strengthen their
understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth
in their programs. The STEAM Learning
Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the
constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based
learning strategies. Each STEAM
Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM
learning experiences for youth,
as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities.
All meetings are via ZOOM.
What is observation?
How do you make an observation?
How do you teach youth to make observations? Open-ended Art projects.
Using Observations to gather data and identify
patterns. Open-ended Math Activities.
Solution Fluency Model (one of 6 fluencies youth need for
the 21st century), transforming activity into learning
opportunities. Focus on the process –
How to utilize in projects of all kinds.
Registration Deadline: 11/28/23 at 6pm
The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning
staff who wish to strengthen their
understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth
in their programs. The STEAM Learning
Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the
constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based
learning strategies. Each STEAM
Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM
learning experiences for youth,
as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities.
All meetings are via ZOOM.
What is observation? How do you make an observation? How do you teach youth to make observations? Open-ended Art projects.
Using Observations to gather data and identify
patterns. Open-ended Math Activities.
Solution Fluency Model (one of 6 fluencies youth need for
the 21st century), transforming activity into learning
opportunities. Focus on the process –
How to utilize in projects of all kinds.
Registration Deadline: 12/1/23 at 6pm
Our youth today are intelligent, talented, caring, curious, inventive, creative, resilient, and so much more. They deserve to know how much and why they matter.
EMM's K-12 Curriculum provides engaging and meaningful lessons to help educators foster social and emotional learning and provide our students with experiences that help them value themselves and those around them.
Attendees will engage in EMM's promising practices that set the groundwork for students to take actionable steps towards being more confident, empathetic, and impactful. Through these experiences, students and educators will learn the vital roles they play not only the classroom, but also in our communities. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of our Every Monday Matters' approach and EMM's cost-fee resources.
Presented by Every Monday Matters (EMM).
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 12/4/23 at 6pm
This
session will provide knowledge and activities to create a program that
respects differences, develop an inclusive environment, and ensures your
program is accessible to everyone. Topics covered include equity vs equality,
awareness, unconscious bias (or implicit bias), cultural sensitivity, and
skills-based diversity including inclusive communication and empathy.
The Zoom meeting link will
be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Presented by Tia Quinn of
the BOOST Collaborative.
Registration Deadline: 12/5/23 at 6pm
By joining the R11 Expanded Learning STEAM Hub Steering Committee, participants will collaborate with the ELTAU in supporting high-quality STEAM Learning Opportunities for Los Angeles County youth participating in Expanded Learning Programs. The STEAM Hub Steering Committee is intended to be representative of STEAM educators throughout LA County, including by not limited to educators from STEAM-rich institutions, core content areas, and local businesses. The ideal Expanded Learning participants would include program leadership with an interest in or experience implementing STEAM programming in informal learning environments.
Registration Deadline: 12/6/23 at 6pm
Participants will look at CQI from an organizational perspective that includes:
1. analyzing data from both the site and organization levels
2. creating differentiated plans of support to meet the needs of different programs and/or staff
3. identifying organization-wide training, professional development and leadership opportunities that meet the expectations outlined in their program plans.
The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants 1 business day prior to the event.
Registration Deadline: 12/12/23 at 6pm
The STEAM Learning Series is open to all Expanded Learning
staff who wish to strengthen their
understanding and confidence with STEAM content and practices with the purpose of creating positive STEAM learning environments for the youth
in their programs. The STEAM Learning
Series will introduce the importance of a growth mind set, the
constructivist learning theory, restorative practices, and inquiry-based
learning strategies. Each STEAM
Learning Series meeting will focus on strategies for implementing strong STEAM
learning experiences for youth,
as well as provide the participant with “ready-to-go” activities.
All meetings are via ZOOM.
What is an investigation?
The importance of trails to determine if data are accurate and the
norm. The art of reflection on what went
well and what did not go well, and how to make adjustments.
Constructing meaning and explanations of what you have
observed. Getting ready to share your
experience, and creating models.
What does it mean to “argue from evidence”? How do you gather evidence? Protocol for sharing your evidence.