These priorities reflect the most pressing needs and opportunities in the field and in areas where PCY is uniquely positioned to achieve transformative and sustainable impact.

Expanded Learning: the expansion of afterschool and summer programs in California

With more funding for expanded learning programs than ever before, we are focused on ensuring the success of this funding through policy research, advocacy, and technical assistance to achieve the dream of universal access to afterschool and summer learning programs in California that support and empower youth and families.

Advance equitable summer learning

Ensure implementation of summer programs is high quality and innovative, and that resources are targeted at populations furthest from opportunity.

Strengthen the expanded learning workforce

Increase recognition of the expanded learning workforce by promoting and advancing career pathways and pipelines, and coordinating and leading statewide workforce campaigns.

Prioritize multilingual learners, early learners, and teens

Ensure educators and administrators have the resources—including funding, training, and tools—to effectively serve all students and families in expanded learning programs.

Mobilize the voice and power of the field

Increase the political voice and power of the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3), coordinated by PCY, by broadening membership and deepening member advocacy skills and networks.