Summer 2022
How California schools are making the most of new increased state investments
Summer learning programs are more important than ever, as schools combat the ongoing negative impacts of school closures and pandemic trauma on students’ academic progress and social-emotional skills. California leaders have stepped up for students and families with a sense of urgency with a $4 billion investment in the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).
This expansion effort promises to provide much-needed funding that districts can count on into the future to meaningfully close persistent opportunity gaps. Many districts are already rising to the challenge and offering expanded learning programs to students, especially those with high needs: low-income students, English language learners, and foster youth.
This report provides an analysis of summer trends in the first full year of ELO-P implementation. The findings and recommendations apply to districts and state leaders focused on both summer and year-round programming. It is based on interviews with school districts and community providers on the front line of implementation, as well as statewide data.
Want to learn more?
Watch the recording of our workshop to hear directly from district and education leaders about trends and recommendations for implementing new ELO-P funds now, next summer, and year-round, including how they addressed workforce challenges and leaned on partners to deliver high-quality programs.