The 2022-23 school year is off and running! Here at the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), we are thrilled to partner with you in the mission to inspire and lead innovation in education. The Expanded Learning and Community Engagement department believes in our shared vision that “All students will experience and connect with opportunities and support to forge new pathways as we serve as leaders, models, and trusted partners that maximize resources and strategic alliances to collectively inspire and innovate.” There are many new pathways awaiting to be forged, and we are excited to relaunch Expanding Possibilities, a quarterly e-newsletter designed to share expanded learning news and updates, explore new resources and opportunities, and connect you with the field. We are better together, and we look forward to continuing to serve you and learn with you.
Better together,
Expanded Learning and Community Engagement
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The 2022-23 state budget provides a significant increase of funding to truly transform schools in California. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond has shared several key initiatives and priorities in support of this effort and highlights them in this graphic.
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) is one of these initiatives that has the potential to make a lasting impact on students and expand their learning outside of the classroom. Statewide ELO-P funding is intended to grow to a total of $5 billion annually. According to the California Department of Education (CDE), “At full implementation, the program is intended to provide all students with no-cost or low-cost access to nine hours of developmentally appropriate academics and enrichment activities per instructional day and for 30 non-school days” (2022).
ELO-P was originally authorized out of the 2021-22 Budget Act and has continued to receive program updates through additional legislative updates. The 2022-23 Budget Act brought the annual funding up to $4 billion, almost full-scale implementation. Assembly Bills 181 and 185 have revised some existing program language, as well as added new program updates. These updates include language for sites designated as frontier as well as definitions for “offer” and “access” requirements that include transportation. Local educational agencies (LEAs) will be subject to audit requirements in 2023-24. California Education Code 46120 outlines these new, or updated, requirements.
It is important to note that LEAs must operate the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program in alignment with the requirements in CA Education Code Section 46120, which includes the development of a program plan. The ELO-P Program plan must be approved by the LEA's governing board in a public meeting and posted on the LEA's website. The ELO-P Plan Guide template is available on the CDE ELO-P website.
For more information on the ELO-P, please join us at an upcoming SDCOE ELO-P Network session and check out the following CDE resources:
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The Learning is Expanding Lab (LEXL)
The Learning is Expanding Lab (LEXL) and UCSD Extension are thrilled to continue to partner and develop Creative Conversations, a series of recorded conversations with wide-ranging topics and guest speakers. Check out this recent conversation around engagement and innovation with Dr. Tony Smith, SDCOE's deputy superintendent of Innovation, which highlights supporting equitable outcomes for all students.
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Celebrate Lights On Afterschool
The annual Lights On Afterschool event is just around the corner on Oct. 20! Join more than 8,000 communities and one million Americans in celebrating afterschool programs during this year’s Lights On Afterschool. This nationwide event, organized by the Afterschool Alliance, calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open. |
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With all of the funding opportunities and initiatives that you may be planning for, it’s important to stay connected and collaborate with the field. Consider taking advantage of the following opportunities:
ELO-P Network
Purpose: These sessions provide ongoing updates, learning and support opportunities, and networking for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
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SDCOE System of Support for Expanded Learning — STEAM Meetups
Purpose: Be a part of a community and find inspiration to lead innovative and authentic STEAM learning that ignites students’ imagination and passion to decode challenges and thrive. Make connections with other expanded learning staff while boosting your knowledge and skills in creating and delivering STEAM learning opportunities at your program site.
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Time: Monthly (first Wednesday), 9:30 to 11 a.m.
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Audience: Program staff working with students in before and/or afterschool programs (including summer/intersession programs funded by ASES, 21st CCLC, and/or expanded learning opportunities programs)
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Register for STEAM meetups.
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2022-23 LCAP Putting It All Together Promoting Equitable Outcomes for All Students
Purpose: These monthly 2.5-hour sessions are designed to provide a space and time for participants to interact with others from around the county, learn about LCAP requirements, and explore promising practices.
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Dates: 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 6, Feb. 14, March 14, May 9
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Audience: Open to superintendents and district personnel, charter personnel, LCAP teams, and principals
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Register here to participate.
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SDCOE P-3 Network
Purpose: The SDCOE P-3 team is happy to announce the launch of a new network during the 2022-23 school year. Learn and network with educators from across the county at regularly scheduled meetings geared toward district, charter, and early education leads.
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Dates: 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 7, Feb. 15, and May 17
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Audience: District, charter, and early education leads
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Join the new P-3 network.
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What is your district or school site doing to push learning and engagement beyond our traditional norms? We would love to learn from you. Please email Jackie Linenberger to share unique ideas or more stories from the field. |
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If you have any questions or comments regarding Expanding Possibilities, please contact Jackie Linenberger.
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Get up-to-the-minute information about what's happening at SDCOE and in our districts across the county. |
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