![]() BOOST 2016 is almost here! This year the After School Division is helping put on 4 different workshops at the conference. These workshops will cover many aspects of the work of the Division over the last year and what is coming up in the next year. This will be a great opportunity to catch up on what we've been working on. Check out the details below! You must be registered for the conference to attend any of these sessions. For more information about the conference and registration visit: http://boostconference.org |
The After School Division (ASD) of the California Department of Education in collaboration with Public Profit, has just released a new report: Technical Assistance for Expanded Learning Opportunities in California. This report shares high-level information about the availability of technical assistance (TA) by region, strategy, and links to Quality Standards for Expanded Learning. Regional Profiles provide at-a-glance information about providers in each of California's 11 regions. Visit our TA Landscape Project page to learn more! |
Regional Profiles provide an at-a-glance look at the availability of TA services in each of California’s 11 regions. Download all the regional profiles or individual profiles.
All Regional Profiles (1-11)
Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4 | Region 5 | Region 6
Region 7 | Region 8 | Region 9 | Region 10 | Region 11
All Regional Profiles (1-11)
Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 | Region 4 | Region 5 | Region 6
Region 7 | Region 8 | Region 9 | Region 10 | Region 11

We have released an update of the strategic plan. This update includes:
For more information on the strategic planning process and the update visit the Strategic Planning Process page.
- An overall update, including timeline
- Individual initiative updates, including specific teams/group updates
- Reference Documents
For more information on the strategic planning process and the update visit the Strategic Planning Process page.
The After School Division (ASD) is mapping the Landscape of Technical Assistance for Expanded Learning Opportunity programs in California. This Landscape will describe current technical assistance services by region, strategy, and area of focus (e.g. content area and target audience). The Landscape will estimate the current reach of technical assistance services and the potential for expansion among identified providers across California.
Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California Released / SB 1221 Signed by the Governor
9/17/2014
Today, Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of Public instruction announced that the Governor has signed SB 1221 into law, and the official release of Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California. The announcement was made in a press release this morning.
The purpose of the Quality Standards is to describe high levels of quality of a program at the programmatic, staff, and participant levels.
The quality standards are not intended to serve as a compliance tool, but as the following:
In addition, A Crosswalk Between the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning and Program Quality Assessment Tools (Crosswalk) was created. This Crosswalk outlines a number of available tools that can be used for quality assessment and improvement.
SB 1221 gives priority points to programs that support year-round learning opportunities, updates program-reporting requirements by removing defunct standardized tests, focusing on program and school-day attendance by student identifier number, and requiring evidence of program quality improvement processes. This bill also requires CDE to develop a biennial report to the legislature. This bill was sponsored by CDE and the Partnership for Children and Youth.
For more information on the quality standards visit the Quality Standards page of our website.
For more information on SB 1221, visit the California Legislative Information Web page.
The purpose of the Quality Standards is to describe high levels of quality of a program at the programmatic, staff, and participant levels.
The quality standards are not intended to serve as a compliance tool, but as the following:
- A framework of clear expectations for all stakeholders.
- A guide to inform the After School Division’s decision-making, e.g., technical assistance decisions, language in requests for application, and policy development.
- A guide for program providers to assess their own programs in order to help determine what they are doing well and what needs improvement.
- A guide for parents and youth to identify quality programming.
- A guide for school principals and district superintendents to reinforce and advance key priorities.
- A complement to other standards in the State of California focused on quality improvement, e.g., Learning in After School and Summer, Quality Self-Assessment Tool, Quality Self-Assessment Rubric, Center for Youth Program Quality, etc.
In addition, A Crosswalk Between the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning and Program Quality Assessment Tools (Crosswalk) was created. This Crosswalk outlines a number of available tools that can be used for quality assessment and improvement.
SB 1221 gives priority points to programs that support year-round learning opportunities, updates program-reporting requirements by removing defunct standardized tests, focusing on program and school-day attendance by student identifier number, and requiring evidence of program quality improvement processes. This bill also requires CDE to develop a biennial report to the legislature. This bill was sponsored by CDE and the Partnership for Children and Youth.
For more information on the quality standards visit the Quality Standards page of our website.
For more information on SB 1221, visit the California Legislative Information Web page.
The Defining Equity Work Group is forming in order to define equity in grant eligibility and award distribution for state ASES and federal 21st CCLC programs. This work group will build on the work of the Grants Administration and Policy Strategic Implementation Team of the California Expanded Learning Strategic Planning Process and their vision to develop and implement a collaborative process for review and gather feedback on state (ASES) and federal (21st CCLC) equitable funding distribution processes. In addition, this group's work will build on current and pending legislation.
The After School Division is committed to the continued improvement of the grant award process and is seeking interested individuals for Grant Award Process focus groups. The voice of our stakeholders is a vital part of the process in order to ensure that the young people of California are provided with quality expanded learning opportunities.