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Looking forward to the end of 2020, preparing for what comes next Looking forward to the end of 2020, preparing for what comes next
Opinion / Sustainability

Looking forward to the end of 2020, preparing for what comes next

Jennifer Dietrich No Comments

Personally, I feel drained by this year’s unpredictability and chaos. I have struggled to balance being present, preparing for what happens next, and not getting lost in too many “what ifs.” Professionally, it’s not much different. With so many urgent daily needs to take care of, it can be hard to make space to think about what will be needed in 2021 and beyond. So recently I did an experiment: I scheduled 1 hour in my day to pause and reflect on the needs of students and families, as well as th...Read More

On-Site Staff / Program Design, Development, and Quality / Staff Leadership and Management

Why I Don’t Have Time To Write A Blog

Steve Amick No Comments

      February 12, 2019 Dear BOOST Breakfast Club Executive Chef, I understand that I committed to providing you a blog post as of February 11th, but I regret to inform you that this is no longer possible, given my current workload. As you may know, the California Expanded Learning field, of which I have been a proud member for 27 years, is facing unprecedented challenges that threaten our continued existence. After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs receive $8.19 per stu...Read More

Partnerships and Building Relationships / Program Design, Development, and Quality / Staff Leadership and Management

The California School Dashboard – A Resource For Partnership

Katie Brackenridge No Comments

This year’s California School Dashboard was just released.  What does that have to do with you?  A lot. It has to do with forging a real partnership with your school district around the kids you care about. The California School Dashboard Since I left the Partnership for Children & Youth, I’ve been working with the school day, and have learned a lot about California’s emerging System of Support for K-12 education. Here’s what I know (I promise this is eventually relevant to you): The Califor...Read More

Program Design, Development, and Quality / Staff Leadership and Management

Demystifying the LCAP for Expanded Learning: FUNDING Explanation

Rodrigo Arancibia No Comments

The California Department of Education asks school districts to produce Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) as evidence of appropriately using Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) dollars. Every district must submit this plan in order to spend these dollars. Here’s my question: Is your Expanded Learning program written into your district’s LCAP? I know some of you out there are asking me, “bruh, why should I even care if my program is in this LCAP thing?” Simple. Y...Read More