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. (Partnership for Children & Youth)

This report provides the landscape of California’s publicly funded summer learning programs in 2021, including the trends, best practices, and challenges. It gives district and community leaders real-world examples and innovative ideas about how to expand the reach and impact of their summer and year-round learning programs. (Partnership for Children & Youth)

Largest study of its kind revealing the academic and social-emotional benefits of summer learning attendance. (RAND Corporation)

Lessons from a six-year study of voluntary summer programs in five urban districts, including teacher selection and professional development, academic curriculum, enrichment activities, and funding. (Wallace Foundation)

Highlights from the first national representative survey of teachers focused on how summer can support teachers’ professional development and growth. (RAND Corporation)

How communities in California used summer programs for professional learning opportunities to support Common Core implementation and social-emotional learning goals. (Partnership for Children & Youth)

How STEM education can be successfully integrated into summer learning programs and the positive impact on students and staff. (Partnership for Children & Youth)

Program strategies that lead to higher levels of youth engagement, including relevance statements and opportunities for youth agency. (National Summer Learning Association, American Institutes for Research (AIR))

How districts can invest LCFF funds in summer programs to prevent summer learning loss and advance Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities. (Partnership for Children & Youth, Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE))