Summer 2022

This report provides an analysis of summer trends in the first full year of ELO-P implementation. The findings and recommendations apply to districts and state leaders focused on both summer and year-round programming.

Summer LearningStephanie PollickJanuary 13, 2023

Summer Workshop Series

Designed for K-12 administrators, educators, and community partners, Summer Game Plan workshops provide advice on funding, staffing models, age-specific strategies, and more.

Summer LearningStephanie PollickJanuary 12, 2023

Expanded Learning Program Requirements Matrix

This Expanded Learning Program Requirements Matrix was developed by the Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Unit at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, with the intent of providing foundational knowledge and information to LEAs and charters about the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), After School Education and Safety (ASES), and 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funds.

Expanded LearningStephanie PollickJanuary 12, 2023Funding, Policy

Increasing Full-Year Learning Opportunities for Younger Learners

Hosted in partnership with the Center for District Innovation and Leadership in Early Education (DIAL EE), this workshop from our Summer Game Plan series dives into how districts and partners can leverage the unique, flexible summer learning space and influx of resources to meet the state’s dual promise of Universal Pre-Kindergarten and expanded learning.

Early LearningStephanie PollickApril 19, 2022

Summer Planning Timeline

A summer planning checklist for the entire year.

Summer LearningStephanie PollickApril 7, 2022Summer, Summer Learning, Tool, Program Planning

Glossary of Programs and Funding

This glossary provides an overview of the various programs and funding streams for California’s early and expanded learning systems.

Early LearningStephanie PollickMarch 1, 2022

Bringing Vision to Reality

This slide deck provides an overview of how expanded learning and early learning can work together to bring full-day, full-year learning opportunities to California’s youngest learners.

Early LearningStephanie PollickMarch 1, 2022

Summer 2021

This report provides the landscape of California’s 2021 summer learning programs, including the trends, best practices, challenges, and innovative ideas.

Summer LearningStephanie PollickNovember 2, 2021COVID, Funding, Research, Expanded Learning, Report, Summer, Summer Learning

Advancing Student and Staff Health and Wellness Using COVID Relief Funding

This guide summarizes the federal aid that can support school health and wellness strategies and offers some foundational steps for decision makers and advocates to promote healthier schools.

Learning Hubs

This page highlights research, stories from the field, and news coverage on learning hubs and other in-person support for students during COVID-19.

Expanded LearningStephanie PollickAugust 5, 2021COVID, Equity, School Day, Afterschool, SEL

A Summer Like No Other: Accelerating Learning for High School Students

Toolkit and tipsheet to help schools and districts put their COVID-19 relief dollars to work this summer, connecting young people to high-quality college and career learning opportunities.

Meeting the Needs of Early Learners

This workshop from our Summer Game Plan series covers how summer programs can meet the needs of younger learners and their families, especially those minimally engaged in school during the pandemic.

Early LearningStephanie PollickApril 29, 2021