We are working to increase the recognition of the expanded learning workforce by promoting and advancing career pathways and pipelines, and creating a statewide workforce campaign.

WHY FOCUS ON the expanded learning workforce?

California boasts the largest and one of the highest-rated expanded learning systems in the nation, which relies on the quality of and investment in its workforce. Just as quality teachers are linked to improved student outcomes, quality expanded learning staff are the most important factor in student success.

Our impact

Launching the first-ever expanded learning apprenticeship program in California in partnership with Girls Inc. of Alameda County, Berkeley City College, and the California AfterSchool Network
Expanded learning staff are now included in the Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program, a result of our advocacy efforts with the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) in 2021
Advise and serve on the core team for the Power of Us campaign