Fall 2026 Professional Learning Offerings Flyer
Expanded Learning 101: ELO-P and ASES
This session provides a high-level overview of how the After School Education and Safety (ASES) and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) can operate as a single, comprehensive system. Participants will explore the key features of each program, understand how to align quality standards, and learn strategies for blending funding, schedules to create seamless and student-centered Expanded Learning experiences.
Preparing for Expanded Learning Program Federal Program Monitoring: When Compliance Meets Quality
This session will provide an overview of the Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) process, a tool used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to ensure that grantees are meeting state and federal legal requirements. Participants will learn how the FPM process helps LEAs demonstrate compliance with fiscal and programmatic standards, while also serving as a valuable opportunity to highlight program strengths, showcase promising practices, and inform continuous quality improvement efforts. This session is essential for anyone looking to strengthen program implementation and readiness for CDE monitoring.
Expanded Learning Summer Showcase
In this session Expanded Learning grantees will share highlights from their 2026 summer programs. This showcase will feature brief presentations from various sites, offering insights into engaging activities, innovative strategies, and key successes that supported student learning and well-being during the summer. The event is an opportunity to celebrate grantee achievements, foster peer learning, and inspire continued excellence in expanded learning programs across the region.
Expanded Learning Leadership Community of Practice
The Expanded Learning Leadership Community of Practice (CoP) is an in-person gathering designed to bring together site leaders, coordinators, and administrators from Expanded Learning programs to collaborate, share best practices, and engage in reflective dialogue. This session offers a supportive space to explore leadership strategies, strengthen program quality, and build connections across districts and organizations. Sessions are held on-site at various Expanded Learning program locations.
