Objectives 4.5.1The work of this committee supports several different key objectives to the California Expanded Learning Strategic Plan. Details about the committee, including commitment and responsibilities, are outlined below. 

Purpose
The Social Emotional Learning Planning Team will provide recommendations to the Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) regarding the types of supports and structures the EXLD should design and execute to better integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) system that is funded by the EXLD. This will result in Expanded Learning Programs across the state receiving technical assistance to deepen SEL opportunities for students and foster alignment around SEL strategies with the school day.

Scope and Context

  • The Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) is focused on helping high quality Expanded Learning Programs (EXLP) increase the quality and frequency of opportunities for students to develop Social and Emotional Skills.
  • California is one of seven states selected to be part of the Center for Academic and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) Collaborating States Initiative. The California Department of Education (CDE) was the applicant. The CDE/CASEL state team is working to inform state policy around the implementation of SEL in the California education.  It involves several Expanded Learning leaders from across the state.
  •  With School Climate as one of the state’s priorities for local school districts, there is a new opportunity for high quality EXLP’s to become strong collaborative partners with K-12 leadership to help students succeed.
  • There is support for Expanded Learning opportunities in the recently approved federal reauthorization – ESSA – Every Student Succeeds Act, as well as significantly more flexibility in the use of those funds. Recently, the California State Board of Education chose to assess School Climate as part of the required ESSA Academic Assessment.

The group began meeting in April 2017 and held it’s final meeting in February 2018.


Social Emotional Learning Planning Team Recommendations – Released May 2, 2018 

The report containing recommendations resulting from the work of the planning team is now available for review. In most instances implementation of these recommendations will provide additional opportunities for collaboration with the field.


Co-Chairs
Michael Funk – EXLD
Katie Brackenridge – Partnership for Children and Youth
Heather Williams

 – EXLD Team Members
Amy Cranston – Ventura County Office of Education
Anissa Sonnenburg – EXLD
Deborah Moroney – American Institute for Research

Ella Graham – EXLD
Erin Browder – Consultant
Fred Buggs – EXLD
Jeff Davis – California Afterschool Network
Jenel Lao – University of California Irvine, School of Education
Josh Blecha – Fresno County Office of Education
Julia Ma – Oakland Unified School District
Julie Sesser – ASAPconnect
Julie White – Core Districts
Kim Richards – Boys & Girls Club of Carson
Lupita Cruz – Orange County Department of Education
Lynell Johnson – EXLD
Mai Xi Lee – Sacramento City Unified School District
Matt Emerzian – Every Monday Matters
Mele Lau-Smith – San Francisco Unified School District
Nate Houston – Center for Fathers & Families
Nora Hana – San Joaquin County Office of Education
Robert Diaz – Beyond the Bell, LA Unified School District
Stacy Daraio – Temescal Associates
Stu Semigran – EduCare Foundation
Tiffany Knuckles – Oakland Leaf
Zak Parpia – CalSAC